2013: PhD in Biology (specialization in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Biology), by the University of Aveiro, Portugal in 21st December 2013. (Supervisor: Dra. Mónica Amorim; Co-supervisors: Dr. Janeck Scott-Fordsmand and Dr. Nicola Pinna). Thesis:nanoTOX: Effects Assessment of Nanoparticles Toxicity in the Terrestrial Environment.

2009: Master in Toxicology and Ecotoxicology, by the University of Aveiro, Portugal in 10th July 2009. (Supervisor: Doctor Mónica Amorim). Thesis: Soil nanotoxicology: effect assessment using biomarkers and gene analysis.

2008: Degree in Biology, by the University of Aveiro, Portugal in July 2008.