1972 Graduation in Chemistry, Université Libre de Bruxelles 1976 PhD in Organic Chemistry, Université Libre de Bruxelles 1992 –1996 Associate Professor, Universidade do Algarve 1994 Diplome of Habilitation "Agregação" 1996 Full Professor, Universidade do Algarve, Faro Recent Scientific Activities: The study of the decline disease of Quercus suber, aiming at the management of the genetic/biological control of the disease. Studies on molecular interactions between Phytophthora cinnamomi and Quercus suber in connection with the infectious process. The identification of the active compounds against Phytophthora cinnamomi produced by Phlomis purpurea. A metabolome and transcriptome analysis of Phlomis purpurea, a plant resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi. About 80 papers published in peer reviewed journals 7 patents