● Analytical Chemistry degree, 2003 – University of Aveiro.
● PhD in chemistry, 2009 – University of Aveiro.
● Development and implementation of less harmful and environmental friendly electro-analytical sensors for quantification and speciation analysis of trace metals in waters.
● Ecotoxicological risk assessment of environmental contamination (in soils and waters) and potential impacts to biota.
● Water remediation innovative technologies, with focus on low cost materials (agricultural residues, synthetic materials and living macroalgae).
● Synthesis and characterization of polymers, nanomaterials and supported ionic liquid phases.
● Development of materials to be applied as single and double layer filters for water demineralization and water purification, respectively.