Civil Engineer with a Master Degree in Geotechnics, and a PhD, in the topic of internal erosion in embankment dams, at the most reputable and prestigious national university. Since 2004, experience in Embankment Dams Engineering, at a state-owned research, development and Innovation (R&D&I) institution that delivers top-level consultancy, and advises the government in technical and scientific matters related with Civil Engineering, and, in particular, in regard to dams safety. Previous experience (4 years) in Detailed Design, in a national leading private company specialized mainly in Bridge Engineering, and other Special Structures (embankment dams, tunnels, channels,...). From 2008 to 2013, invited Adjunct Professor at a Polytechnic University, near Lisbon, lecturing in the Civil Engineer course the following disciplines: Soil Mechanics, Foundations and Retaining Structures, Geotechnical Works, and Geology and Geotechnics. Awarded with some prizes related with its scientific activities, including: - Manuel Rocha award (2012-2015), awarded by SPG (Sociedade Portuguesa de Geotecnia), which awards the best PhD thesis in the Geotechnical engineering. - Young Engineer Innovation Award 2011 (2.5k € - 3rd prize), awarded in 2012 by the Portuguese Engineers Society (Ordem dos Engenheiros). - Best MSc thesis in Geotechnics (2005-2006 biennium) (1k € -1st prize), awarded by the Portuguese Geotechnical Society.