2014 – 2018: PhD in Biology and Ecology of Global Change, specialization in Tropical Biology and Ecology. University of Lisbon, Portugal. Thesis: “Small pelagics, predatory fish and seabirds: trophic and behavioural interactions in a West African marine protected area”.
2009-2011: Master Degree in Ecology, Environment and Territory, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal. Thesis: “Migratory strategy and wintering of Bluethroat Luscinia svecica”.
2005-2008: Degree in Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal.
I am a biologist interested in animal ecology and biodiversity conservation. My recent research focused on the feeding ecology of seabirds and predatory fish, in addition to their interactions with the marine ecosystem and currently I am studying the impact of migrant shorebirds in shaping the structure of local communities and ecosystem functioning in intertidal coastal wetlands in Europe and Africa. Most of my fieldwork has been based in West Africa and involved the support and collaboration of local organizations and communities. I am enthusiastic birdwatcher and bird ringer.
