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Vicky Dominguez Almela is a lecturer at the University of Southampton, focused on aquatic ecology and the impact of biological invasions on ecosystem functioning and services. She utilizes individual-based models (IBMs) and geographic information systems (GIS) in her research, emphasizing the importance of integrating empirical tools and citizen science for understanding invasion patterns and enhancing management strategies. Vicky's research also includes the development of a citizen monitoring system to provide early warnings regarding the invasive brown pelagic seaweed, sargassum, while also aiming to co-produce knowledge with the public to improve adaptation pathways. She is actively involved in multiple research projects that focus on citizen science and the dynamics of marine ecosystems. Vicky is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and teaches modules related to Environmental Sciences, Ecology, and Conservation. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Freshwater Invasion Ecology from Bournemouth University, an MSc in Freshwater Marine Ecology from Queen Mary University of London, and two honors degrees in Environmental Sciences and Marine Science from Universidad de Cadiz.