Nadine Goergens (Usimesa Wingi)
Project LeadLeads the scientific direction and coordination of the project, with expertise in marine invertebrate biology and international research collaboration. Based at the Bavarian State Collection of Zoology.
People behind the work
Our Team
A Congolese-German collaboration bringing together project leadership, digital infrastructure, scientific supervision, field expertise and national institutional support.
Leadership, advisors and collaborators
Project Team
Gerald Kisangala
Digital SpecialistResponsible for digital infrastructure, data management systems, website delivery, and technical support for field and laboratory data workflows.
Prof. Dr. Roland Melzer
Scientific SupervisorProvides scientific supervision and laboratory expertise through ZSM and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
Prof. Dr. Schrold
Scientific SupervisorSupports scientific supervision through Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
Prof. Dr. Pius Tshimankinda Mpiana
National Scientific Council of the DRCSupports DRC research documentation, collection and export permits, and national administrative coordination.
Christina Franziska Laibl
ZSM CollaboratorContributes scientific collaboration and project support.
Jean Marie Bope Bope Lapwong
CCPM SpecialistContributes expertise in physical oceanography, coastal erosion and marine pollution monitoring.
Jocelyne Kazadi Mpemba
CCPM SpecialistContributes expertise in marine biodiversity protection and marine biology.