2013 – European PhD in Marine and Environmental Sciences (4 years). PhD Thesis: “Soil erosion mitigation following forest wildfires”. University of Aveiro/Porto/Colorado/Valencia.
2007 – MsC in Environmental Engineering Master Degree (2 years). MsC Thesis: “Rainfall simulations for erosion risk assesment in recently burnt areas and its modelling with MEFIDIS”. University of Coimbra.
2005 – Pedagogy Specialization Course (CAP). University of Granada.
2002 – BsC in Environmental Sciencies (4 years). Final project: “Eucalypt forest effects in vegetal communities in Caramulo Mountains”. University of Granada/ Aveiro.
The present areas of scientific activity are:
1) to refine and develop cost-effective soil erosion mitigation treatments based on mulching to be applied in critical burnt areas,
2) the assessment of best management practices after forest fires, regarding soil erosion mitigation treatments and post-fire logging activities,
3) the assessment of the effects of new mulch strategies and other public-funded mitigation treatments on soil organic matter quality,
4) The development of tools to help stakeholders make better decisions for improved management of soil resources as well as its impacts on life and property.