He has a degree in Psychology and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Porto. Psychologist and member of the OPP. Associate Professor of Psychology at the Faculty of Education and Psychology of the Portuguese Catholic University (UCP) and at the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences (UCP). Member of the Centre for Human Development Studies (UCP). Consultant for the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation's Social Cohesion and Integration Programme (Ageing).
In his scientific and teaching activity, he focuses on issues of psychological development and the ageing process. He is the author of books, book chapters and scientific articles, published in Portugal and abroad, in the following areas: Psychological Development, Psychology of Ageing, Psychological Well-being, Health and Quality of Life.