Juan José Bernal Alvarado

Center for Coastal & Ocean Mapping/Joint Hydrographic Center
Jere A. Chase Ocean Engineering Lab
24 Colovos Road
Durham, New Hampshire 03824

Juan José Bernal Alvarado is from Lima, Perú where he graduated as an Ensign from the Peruvian Navy Academy in December 2018. He studied at the Hydrography and Navigation School of Peru in December 2020, specializing as a Category B Hydrographer. He currently holds the rank of Lieutenant and, for the past four years, has worked in various fields within the hydrographic world, such as nautical signaling and geomatics applied to hydrography. Last year, he served as the Second-in-Command of the B.A.P. Carrillo, a hydrographic vessel, where he conducted several hydrographic surveys to collect bathymetric data and update nautical charts. He has also participated in oceanographic cruises to monitor the El Niño phenomenon, which affects the southern Pacific coastline every year. Additionally, he has served as the Head of the Hydrographic Survey Division, where he planned and processed bathymetric surveys ordered by the Naval High Command, contributing to the safety of navigation.

To enhance his knowledge of the theoretical aspects of hydrographic surveys and make a greater contribution to the mapping of our oceans, Juan José (or "JJ") is pursuing a post-graduate certificate in ocean mapping as a GEBCO Scholar. He practices competitive Judo and frequently goes to the gym.