Prof. Dr. Pedro Anastácio is an Associate Professor with Aggregation in the Department of Landscape, Environment, and Planning at the University of Coimbra. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology with a specialization in Ecology (1998), a master’s degree in Animal Ecology (1993), and a bachelor’s degree in Biology (Scientific Branch, 1990), all from the University of Coimbra. His research focuses on the functioning of ecosystems through ecological modeling, with a particular emphasis on aquatic and wetland ecology, including rice field ecosystems, and the dynamics of aquatic invasive species. His current interests include modeling and understanding ecological processes related to biological invasions and their impacts on inland waters.