2007- PhD in Biology by the University of Aveiro, Portugal
2002– MSc in Coastal Zones Sciences by the University of Aveiro, Portugal
1999 – Graduation in Biology by the University of Aveiro, Portugal
Off-site effects of wildfire: impacts for the aquatic ecosystem
Fire ecology – post-fire recovery
Biomonitoring (studies on terrestrial and aquatic communities and its integration with ecotoxicological tools) and relationship with the ecosystem services
Impacts of agricultural management practices on biodiversity
Impact of microplastics in freshwater systems