2017-Present | PhD Student in Biology | University of Aveiro and University of Technology Sydney | Thesis title: “Mechanistic and functional studies on a novel Symbiodinium-driven calcification process under current and future climatic conditions”, supervised by Dr. Jörg Frommlet and co-supervised by Prof. Dr. João Serôdio and Prof. Dr. David Suggett

2010-2012 | Master in Applied Biology | University of Aveiro | Thesis title: “New insights into the Symbiodinium life cycle and strain interactions”, supervised by Dr. Jörg Frommlet and co-supervised by Prof. Dr. João Serôdio

2007-2010 | Degree in Marine Biology and Biotechnology | Polytechnic of Leiria | Project title: “AquaRio – Planning of a land-based aquaculture facility of ornamental fauna and flora”, supervised by Prof. Teresa Baptista and Prof. Dr. João Correia