MEET OUR TEAM
Discover the passionate individuals behind Ethical Seafood Research — a team characterised by a diverse background of experiences, knowledge, and skills. We are united in our mission to ensure the ethical treatment of aquatic animals.
Founder, Director & Lead Researcher
Wasseem is an accomplished aquatic ecologist with over 14 years of experience across the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Holding advanced degrees in applied aquatic ecology, Wasseem is currently completing his doctorate focused on the welfare of farmed Nile tilapia at the University of Stirling in the UK.
Amada Perales Ferrer
Wasseem Emam
Head of Operations
Faisal Qureshi
Country Manager - Kenya
Faisal oversees our operations in Kenya, including organising training workshops and creating partnerships with key actors on the ground. He is involved with gathering information from stakeholders on the biggest obstacles they face, when it comes to implementing meaningful welfare reforms for aquatic animals.
Mohamed Bakr
Country Manager - Egypt
Mohamed Bakr is an aquaculture expert with extensive experience managing fish farms. Hailing from the Kafr El-Sheikh region in Egypt where most of the country's fish production takes place, he is well-versed in the local farming context. He continues to supervise a number of the Egyptian Army's shrimp farming projects.
Abdulrahman Banisheyba
Research Fellow — Blue Economy Policy Liaison
Hadeer Elkhouly
Communications Specialist
Hadeer Elkhouly is an accomplished Egyptian aquaculture expert, marine educator, and researcher with a strong commitment to ocean conservation and sustainable aquaculture practices.
Hadeer holds the position of Editor at Blue Life Hub Magazine and serves as Communication Coordinator for ECOP Africa, where she focuses on promoting ocean literacy and awareness.