10-09-2013 | PhD in Biology, University of Aveiro (UA), Portugal | Thesis “Effect of light on ex situ production of symbiotic corals” | Approved (unanimously, only rank available if approved)
21-02-2002 | Degree in Marine Biology and Fisheries, option Aquaculture, University of Algarve (UAlg), Portugal | 15 (out of 20) | Thesis (Wageningen University, Department of Animal Sciences, Fish Culture and Fisheries Group, Netherlands, “Nitrogen Removal in Aquaculture Recirculating Systems” | 18 (out of 20)
Development and implementation of methodologies for the sustainable aquaculture of low-trophic level species.
Development and implementation of community-based aquaculture projects in developing countries (optimization of production techniques, development of artisanal diets based on agriculture byproducts, broodstock selection and management, optimization of larval rearing processes).
Valorization of low-trophic level species sustainably produced in aquaculture.
Development of functional feeds to improve the biochemical and organoleptic characteristics of organisms produced in aquaculture.
Food safety: optimization of purification and packaging processes of bivalve molluscs produced in aquaculture.
