- Doctorate in Forensic Sciences from the University of Santiago de Compostela and Master's degree from the University of Porto
- Over 25 years of experience in criminal investigation, having led the road traffic accident investigation team and the team for investigating and supporting specific victims.

- Co-Founder & Managing Partner and COO at FOREN
- Assistant Professor at Fernando Pessoa University, where he teaches Criminology and Psychology of Justice
- Guest Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, and at the University Institute of Health Sciences, where he teaches Forensic Sciences
- Member of the Portuguese Association of Forensic Sciences