2020 – Habilitation, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro
2005 – PhD Biology (aprovada), Department of Biology, University of Aveiro
2005- 4th year Degree in Biology and Geology, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro
1999 – MSc Ciências das Zonas Costeiras (aprovada), Department of Biology, University of Aveiro
1997 – Degree in Biology (14), Department of Biology, University of Aveiro
• Application of traditional (physiological and biochemical) and innovative (transcriptomics, metabolomics - RMN and GCxGC ToFMS) methodologies to evaluate the toxic impacts derived from climate change and higher availability of classic to emergent contaminants.
• Ecotoxicity of traditional elements, pharmaceuticals, carbon based nanoparticles, micro and nanoplastics, regulated and emergent toxins in aquatic systems
• Interactions and effects of different climate change scenarios with emergent pollutants
• The impacts of climate change on bivalves infection
• Performance of native vs invasive species: ecological, socio-economic and health concerns