He olds a PhD in Environment and Sustainability, esp. In Environmental Engineering and Sustainability (NOVA University Lisbon), M.Sc. in Physical Geography and Environment (University of Lisbon) and B.Sc. in Geography and Regional Planning, var. Physical Geography (University of Lisbon). His research activity is carried out within environmental planning, green infrastructure, Ecosystem-based management, climate change adaptation strategies, assessment and management of vulnerability and risk.