ABOUT

I like to call myself an experimental phytoplankton ecologist; the majority of my work has been focused on phytoplankton ecology in coastal and estuarine ecosystems, particularly the effects of anthropogenic stressors and climate change-related variables. I am a marine biologist and completed M.Sc. and Ph.D degrees in marine ecology, a post-doc in phytoplankton ecology and another post-doc in environmental psychology.

Eclectic and curious by nature, I also obtained B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in Psychology, which allowed me to expand my research into the human dimensions of environmental problems, particularly coastal risks.

I grew up in Lisbon, Portugal's capital, and moved south to the Algarve to study marine biology. Now, I'm deeply rooted in Faro, where I enjoy a slow-paced lifestyle with my partner, our sons, cats and dogs.  Movement has always been central to who I am: with roots in gymnastics and ballet, physical discipline remains a daily essential. Today, as a yoga teacher and dedicated mover, staying strong, agile, and healthy is non-negotiable, whether I’m on the mat, lifting weights, or swimming. Beyong training, you can also find me playing the piano, listening to jazz, or diving into noir fiction.