2007 PhD in Biology, University of Aveiro (UA). Thesis: Eucalyptus globulus plant regeneration by somatic embryogenesis
2002 Master in Genetic Resources and Improvement of Crop and Forestry Species, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD). Thesis: Somatic embryogenesis and embryo conversion in Quercus suber L.
1998 Degree in Biology, University of Aveiro
Plant physiology
Stress physiology with focus in forest species
Integrated approaches linking physiology and molecular levels
Functional analyses at Omics level (gene expression, metabolomics, proteomics)
Plant biotic and abiotic interactions
Priming
In vitro plant propagation and selection
Plant biotechnology