My work has focused on the nature and nurture side of breakthrough technology, looking into the techno-economic viability for its implementation and considering organizational and individual aspects in fostering deep tech ventures in the process. Besides, I also have a proven track record of developing innovative solutions that have real-world impact. I have published in several respected journals on the topic such as Technology Forecasting and Social Change, Renewable Energy, Studies in Higher Education, Higher Education Policy, among others. 

Working on a better world
I have worked with a variety of organizations, from startups (e.g. Fitsurance, Preactive) to universities and governments (e.g. Portugal) to help them identify and capitalize on new opportunities in the technology and sustainability sectors. Currently, I am the scientific coordinator of the Knowledge for People, the Planet and Prosperity through Partnerships which promotes collaborative projects fostering Human Agency and the governance of data ecologies to achieve Sustainable and Healthy Territories and reduce inequalities in the digital age, together with “Net Zero” societies https://k4palliances.com.

In addition to my work in science and industry, I am a sought-after speaker and thought leader, regularly speaking at academic conferences and smaller workshop industry related events around the world. I also serve on the Ethics’s Committee of the Faculty of Science of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where I work to promote responsible and open science and research education. I am also a member of the Examination Board of the Science, Business and Innovation Programme Degree where I am responsible for evaluating the quality of the bachelor and master programme by safeguarding the quality of the interim and final examinations. 

In addition to my research, I am a dedicated teacher and mentor. I have supervised numerous graduate students and PhD researchers, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in industry and academia. I teach courses at bachelor and master level at the Science, Business and Innovation Programme and I am passionate about the ever-evolving teaching style which aims to harness interdisciplinary in each student for the future tech labor market engagement. 

Education and international collaboration
I hold a double PhD degree from ISCTE, the Open University in Lisbon and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and continue to push the boundaries of breakthrough and deep tech research through ongoing collaboration with colleagues in academia and industry. Among others, my international collaborations extend to universities in Germany (Munster University of Applied Sciences), Portugal (University of Lisbon; Aveiro University), US (MIT Media Lab), Japan (Waseda and Sophia University) and Sweden.