I am a cultural heritage specialist with a solid academic background in archaeology, history, and archaeological/conservation sciences. Since the end of my second master in 2012 I have constantly developed my research, analytical, managing, and pedagogical skills. During my first research fellowship in the IMAGOS project and the following PhD fellowship I have acquired advanced competences in Islamic Archaeology/History and in a wide array of analysis methods including optical microscopy, X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM/EDS), Helium Pycnometry, in addition to the determination of physical and mechanical properties on different material types. Thanks to my analytical background I worked in the “In-Carbon” project (CO2 storage on basic rocks), consolidating my abilities and further expanding the array of material I am now able to approach. As research fellow of the Iberian Tin project I extended my background by analysing ancient metals and jewellery using a hand-held XRF equipment. As research fellow of the “Antecipa” project, I applied high resolution digital microscopy and Thermogravimetry (TGA) to the study of architectural stones (i.e. Limestones). All of these analytical skills gave me the opportunity to be included in several national and international research projects, and to develop highly specialized analytical services for private galleries, museums, engineer companies, stone extraction industry, and electronic industry. Moreover, building on my experience in fostering international collaboration and networking, I played a key role in the creation of the China–Portugal Joint Laboratory of Cultural Heritage Conservation Science, an initiative linking the HERCULES Laboratory (Portugal), the University City of Macao, and Soochow University (China), supported by the Belt and Road Initiative. In addition, I contributed to the establishment of the CityUMacau Chair in Sustainable Heritage, and of the In2Past Associate Laboratory for Research and Innovation in Heritage, Arts, Sustainability and Territory at the University of Évora (Portugal). My research has focused extensively on Islamic Middle Ages ceramic and glaze technology, with a particular emphasis on the Iberian Peninsula. I have addressed key research questions related to: (1) technology as a socially embedded process; (2) the relationship between technological innovation and social transformation; (3) clayey raw material exploration and exploitation for ceramic production (4) the movement of ceramic object through long-distance networks (5) glaze technology assimilation and diffusion. The outcomes of this work have significantly contributed to our understanding of ancient Islamic glaze ceramic production and diffusion in western Iberia, as reflected in a strong publication record. Beyond ceramic and glaze technology, I have conducted interdisciplinary research on a range of archaeomaterials including construction ceramics, metals, mortars, wall painting, and pigments. I have published more than 40 scientific papers—22 in SCOPUS-indexed journals—demonstrating productivity and ability to collaborate with international teams. I am currently involved in 7 competitive international research projects (four institutional, one as principal researcher, and three as team member), contributing to archaeological science, conservation science, photogrammetry, and digital documentation of cultural heritage. This year I am co-supervising three Master’s students. Additionally, I have lectured on archaeological science topics at both the University of Évora (PT), at the University of Coimbra (PT), and in International Advanced Schools.