2001 – PhD in Biology (speciality in Ecology), University of Coimbra, Portugal
1997 – MSc in Ecology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra, Portugal
1994 – First degree in Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra,
Ecology and biodiversity of coastal ecosystems considering: anthropogenic impacts and environmental chemistry; nutrient dynamics and the environmental quality status; ecological process and functional traits supporting coastal ecosystem services, namely wetlands (seagrasses and salt marshes); nature based solutions in applied ecology.
Contributions to the integrated management of coastal zones taking into account Science-based knowledge, environmental policies and stakeholders.