President of the Landscape Laboratory, a leading research centre dedicated to sustainability, applied research and environmental education; member of the Executive Board of Guimarães 26 – European Green Capital and Co-Chair of its Scientific Committee; and lecturer at the Higher Institute of Health (ISAVE). My work bridges science, policy and society to accelerate the green transition through research, innovation and collaborative governance. I lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate national and international initiatives focused on biodiversity, water, circular economy, green infrastructure, climate, environmental communication and sustainability education, translating scientific knowledge into practical solutions for cities and communities. At ISAVE, I teach Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Microbiology, promoting scientific reasoning, evidence-based decision-making and the integration of human health, environmental sustainability and the One Health approach. I hold a degree in Applied Biology, a Master's in Molecular Biology (University of Minho) and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences (University of Porto), together with a postgraduate qualification in Football Management and Organisation from the Portuguese Catholic University.