Degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Algarve. Master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture and PhD in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences from the University of Algarve. Research work developed in composting and application of composts obtained in agriculture, both as fertilizers and in the control of soil diseases. Scientific work was also carried out with the application of algae in agricultural soils, as biostimulants and biopesticides. More recently, the work developed aims to recover and conserve agricultural soils, with the application of organic matter (plant cover, biochar and organic compost).