With Habilitation in Social Sciences and a specialization in Global Studies, focusing on Entrepreneurship Education, from the Universidade Aberta (2021); a Ph.D. in Educational Sciences from the University of Aveiro (2007); a specialist title in Management and Administration from the Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology (2022); a Master’s degree in Educational Sciences from the Catholic University of Portugal (2003); a Bachelor’s degree in Educational Sciences from the Pontifical Salesian University (Rome) (1996); and a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from the Catholic University of Portugal (1993). 

Currently, he is the Coordinator of the Master’s program in Entrepreneurship and Global Citizenship and the Director of the Entrepreneurship Education and Global Citizenship Office (GabEECG, CEG-CIPSH). His scientific field encompasses Social Sciences with a focus on Educational Sciences, Educational Psychology, and Management. His research domains include entrepreneurship education, intervention programs, impact assessment, and soft skills development. Since 1999, he has been dedicated to university teaching, teacher training, scientific research, and the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs for students from preschool to higher education.