Dr Sarah Ugalde

Sarah is an academic and enabler of multidisciplinary and international collaborations that drive sustainable ocean production, addressing challenges and barriers in resourcing and capacity, food safety and regulation, market dynamics, supply chain resilience, and product innovation in the context of a rapidly changing climate.

With a dynamic and diverse portfolio, Sarah’s experience spans from agriculture and forestry to the Antarctic and the South Ocean. She has been recognised with awards for excellence in communication and education, and is a graduate of leadership, directorship, and project management programs.

Sarah takes a collaborative and strategic approach, drawing on extensive networks to connect research, industry, and government – an ideal fit for the fast-paced, solution-focused environment of Marine Bioproducts CRC.

A natural people-person, her passion lies in creating and supporting career pathways beyond academia, helping others explore and thrive in real-world settings.

Dr Sarah Ugalde