Holder of a PhD in Chemistry by the University of Coimbra. Researcher in more than 30 funded projects. Over 40 manuscripts published in scientific journals, conference proceedings, and books. Co-author of more than 50 communications in scientific meetings. Head of the section "Sustainability" at Itecons and member of the CERIS Research Centre (University of Coimbra). Currently researches interests in the field of sustainability, with emphasis on environmental chemistry, green infrastructures, eco-efficient materials, and life-cycle assessment.