2002 – PhD in Biology by the University of Aveiro
1995 – Provas de Aptidão Pedagógica e Capacidade Científica (equivalent of MsC) by the University of Aveiro
1988 – Degree in Biology by the University of Lisbon
Monitoring of Marine and Estuarine Pollution
Malacology
Ecotoxicology
Impact of harbour activities and naval traffic on marine and estuarine ecosystems
Population dynamics
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Science Communication