PhD degree on Veterinary Sciences (2003), Faculty of Veterinary Medicice, University of Lisbon
MSc degree on Tropical Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production (1993) FMV, UL
Degree on Veterinary Medicine(1983) FMV, UL
Parasitology, especifically systematic, morphology, ecology, life-cycle and host-parasite interactions
Epidemiology of water-based parasitic infections
Ixodida fauna in afrotropical and paleartic regions and its role as vector-borne diseases
Environmental contamination by animal parasites and its implication in Health
