2008 – PhD in Biology – University of Aveiro, (Thesis: Predation risk versus pesticide exposure: effects of fear and loathing on aquatic invertebrates) FCT grant : SFRH/BD/9005/2002)
2001 First Degree in Biology – University of Aveiro, Portugal
Aquatic Ecotoxicology
Freshwater Ecology
Invertebrate Physiology
Pesticides
Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products
Microplastics
Natural stressors (biotic stressors)