– PhD in Genetics (Universidade de Lisboa), 1997
– Master (equivalent degree) (Universidade de Lisboa)
– Post-graduated course in Medical Parasitology – Instituto de Higiéne e Medicina Tropical (Universidade Nova de Lisboa),1981
– Graduation in Biology (Universidade de Lisboa), 1980
– Biology (no degree) – Faculdade de Ciências (Universidade Agostinho Neto, Angola)
DNA markers to be used in species identification (STRs and SNPs) and mtDNA ;
Forensic Entomology;
Ticks / diseases / climate change and public health.