I hold both a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry, specializing in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, from FCUP, and recently, I finished my Ph.D. degree in Sustainable Chemistry. For the past years, I have worked as an Organic/Medicinal Chemist in the development and optimization of synthetic pathways, and the identification, purification, and characterization of organic compounds and peptides. This work has made me highly proficient in a wide range of laboratory equipment, analytical techniques (e.g. NMR, ESI- and LC-MS, HPLC, IR, and UV-Vis), and scientific software (e.g.ChemDraw, Mestrenova, Thermo Scalibur, GraphPad, Microsoft Office, and research databases). I consider myself an organized, creative, proactive, and dynamic person who continually seeks improvement and learning opportunities. I am used to working independently under strict deadlines and taking full responsibility for my research. My experience in both scientific and educational environments has greatly refined my analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and written or verbal communication skills. I have applied these skills in collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring young students, presenting at national and international conferences, and publishing in respected scientific journals.