Graduated (1995) and PhD. (2007) in Food Engineering, University of Lisbon; MSc. in Viticulture and Enology, University of Porto (2000). Professional Title of Enologist.Teaches and coordinates Enology related courses at master’s degree. Member of the course committees of Vinifera and of of the Master of Engineering in Viticulture and Enology (Instituto Superior de Agronomia, University of Lisbon). Integrated member of the research unit LEAF (Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food), Associate member of CeFEMA (Center of Physics, and Engineering of Advanced Materials). Holds important university extension positions, such as president of ALABE (Association of Enology Laboratories), coordinator of the Analysis Methods Expert Group of the Portuguese Commission of the International organization of Vine and Wine (CNOIV), president of the Portuguese Oenologist Professional Title Commission, member of a sensory expert panel of a wine certifying entity (Comissão Vitivinícola Regional de Lisboa). Combines a research background in Enology with deep understanding of the issues facing grape and wine producers.