Ph.D. in Geosciences with the dissertation "Seismic reflection at shallow depth. Applications in terrestrial and aquatic environments”, University of Aveiro, 1998
Master Degree in Engineering Geology with the dissertation "Seismic refraction. Methods of interpretation”, Nova University of Lisbon, 1991
Degree in Geological Engineering, University of Aveiro, 1986
Functions and Relevant Public Offices
Research Officer since 1998
Research Assistant (1990 – 1998)
Research Trainee (1987 – 1989
Research Grant holder (1986 – 1987)
Areas of Research / Interest
Geophysical applications in geotechnics and methods of non-destructive testing
New technologies in seismic and GPR (ground penetrating radar) imaging
Seismic methods for dynamic characterization of soils
Research and Professional Activity
Participation in projects of research and studies (several PIDDAC programs of research in LNEC, FCT programs, Ciência program, Joule II program)
Participation in numerous projects and contract proposals for study, with the execution of more than 190 reports and technical notes
Scientific Orientation
Orientation of several trainees in the field of geophysical surveying
Co-supervision of a Ph.D.
Member of jury in four doctoral degrees
Relevant Publications
PhD thesis
Master's Thesis
Technical and scientific Communications (22)
Oral technical and scientific communications (19)
Other scientific and technical Activities
Member of the Directive Board of GEOTECNIA magazine of SPG (Portuguese Geotechnical Society), between 2004 – 2008
Member of the Technical Committee TC10 - Geophysical Testing in Geotechnical Engineering of ISSMGE (International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering), between 2002 – 2005