PhD in Chemistry (Environmental and Analytical Chemistry), 2011 – University of Aveiro
Degree in Biochemistry and Food Chemistry, 2007 – University of Aveiro
Development of remediation strategies to remove pharmaceuticals from contaminated waters by using alternative adsorbents.
Waste valorization: use of industrial residues as new raw materials.
Circular Economy.
Occurrence of pharmaceuticals in the environment (ground, surface and wastewaters).
Persistence and fate of pharmaceuticals in the environment: photodegradation, adsorption, etc.
Application of Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) to quantify pharmaceuticals in environmental samples, including biological tissues.