Graduated in Geology (UP - FCUP, 1987), Master in Engineering Geology (UNL - FCTUNL, 1992), PhD in Mining Engineering and Geo-resources (UP – FEUP, 2014). Professor in Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Engineering and in Civil Engineering (IPP – ISEP , 1993). Researcher in Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Engineering.