PhD in Portuguese Studies, specialized in Portuguese Literature. Master in Multidisciplinary Portuguese Studies. Graduated in Modern Languages and Literature – Portuguese and French Studies variant, and also graduated in History. 

Researcher at the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), at CLEPUL (Faculty of Arts of the University of Lisbon – Universidade de Lisboa) and at the Center for Global Studies of the Open University (Universidade Aberta). Was a member of the Center for the Study of Migration and Intercultural Relations-CEMRI (Open University – Universidade Aberta). Is a secondary school teacher and tutor at the Open University (Universidade Aberta). 

Collaborator in projects that combine ICT with the educational context. Accredited trainer in the area of Portuguese.