Filomena Matos completed his Doctorate in Psychology on 2012/11/30 at the University of Algarve Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences; Master in Educational Psychology on 2002/07/12 at the University of Algarve Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences; and Degree in Specialization Course in Child Health and Pediatric Nursing. Is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Algarve and responsible for institutional coordination in the consortium of the Erasmus Mundus Master in Emergency Nursing and Critical Care at the University of Algarve School of Health; Member of the Technical and Scientific Council at the University of Algarve School of Health; Member of the Undergraduate Nursing Course Committee at the University of Algarve; Representative member of UAlg in the Master consortium at the University of Algarve; and Member of the Academic Committee of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Nursing Emergency and Critical Care (Member of Academic Committee of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Nursing Emergency and CC) at the University of Algarve. Has published 12 articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored three book chapters and one book Has organized 38 events and participated in 19 events. Has received one award/honour. Has participated as a Researcher in three projects. Works in Medical and Health Sciences, emphasising Nursing and Psychology in Medical and Health Sciences, respectively.