I am a researcher at LIBPhys, NOVA University of Lisbon, specializing in innovative methodologies for cultural heritage (CH). My work focuses on developing portable instrumentation for non-destructive analysis and adapting laboratory techniques for in-situ applications. Through this approach, I aim to preserve the physical integrity of CH assets while safeguarding their historical, social, and aesthetic value. My research is deeply collaborative, engaging with museums, archives, municipalities, and private conservation and restoration companies across Portugal, India, and Morocco. These partnerships have enriched my ability to adapt analytical methodologies to various objects, from graphic documents and paintings to tiles and metals. More recently, my interest has expanded to industrial heritage (IH), an emerging field that addresses the complexities of preserving large machinery and diverse material structures. My research in this area aims to tackle challenges related to recognition, preservation, and dissemination. I earned my PhD in Physics from the University of Lisbon (UL) in 2011, receiving distinction and praise alongside the Young PhD Award from the European X-ray Spectrometry Association (EXSA) for my pioneering research in X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) applied to CH. My postdoctoral research continued in the realm of quantitative methods, portable equipment, and analytical procedures for CH studies as part of a six-year project funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology. This research was conducted at UL’s Atomic Physics Centre in collaboration with the IAEA. Over my career, I have established strong international collaborations through R&D projects with institutions such as the Institut des Sciences Moléculaires in Bordeaux, TU Berlin’s Institute for Optics and Atomic Physics, and the Laboratory of X-ray Analytical Techniques at Jaume Almera Institute in Barcelona. These collaborations have broadened my expertise in analytical techniques, including SEM-EDS, 3D micro-XRF, XRD, Raman, and FTIR. To date, I have contributed to over 20 R&D projects, 3 of which focused on IH —two as PI (2018 and 2019) and one as a participant (2022). Since 2012, I have been an invited assistant professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts (UL) where I teach physics labs to both bachelor’s in arts and heritage science and master’s in conservation of modern and contemporary art. My dedication to academic mentorship is reflected in my supervision of 13 master’s students, my role in evaluating five master’s theses, and my service on the scientific committee of the HERITAS–Heritage Studies PhD program from 2014 to 2020. My research output includes 85 publications, with 917 citations in 647 documents, comprising 69 scientific journal articles, 11 conference proceedings, 5 book chapters, and 1 co-edited book. I have delivered over 50 conference presentations, including 9 invited talks, and contributed to more than 20 outreach activities, 12 of which have resulted in publications. Additionally, I have co-organized 12 international conferences, serving as co-chair for three of them. Beyond academia, I have been actively involved in professional service. I served as a consultant to EXSA from 2018 to 2022 and am currently a member of the scientific committees of 6 international conferences. I also contribute to the editorial boards of Heritage-MDPI and GE-Conservación IIC and regularly serve as a peer reviewer for scientific journals. In 2020, I co-founded EPPIC, a group dedicated to the preservation of industrial and scientific heritage, where I continue to play a coordinating role. Throughout my career, my mission has been to bridge the gap between science and CH conservation, ensuring that analytical methodologies are both innovative and accessible for real-world applications. I remain committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and contributing to the evolving landscape of CH research and preservation.