Luís Filipe Neves Carreira dos Santos is a Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar and Researcher at the Geosciences Centre, Coimbra, Portugal. He is a biologist, graduated from Napier University, Scotland, with a Master’s Degree from Leiden University, Netherlands, and Ph.D. from Ferrara University, Italy. He has participated and coordinated several EU projects. Professionally, he has held positions as Course Leader and Director of the Institutional Research and Innovation office. Scientifically, he is an editor, reviewer, and author of several papers in various recognized Journals. He is also a member of the co-management of Paul do Boquilobo Nature Reserve and the Natural Park of Serras D’Aire and Candeeiros. Currently, he is participating in research in mountain protected areas, focusing on sustainability-related problems, management, and adaptation strategies. ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1006-4131 SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57197801607