PhD in Leaders for Technical Industries, from the Technical University of Lisbon (UTL), Portugal. The PhD program international program with the MIT and three Portuguese universities within the Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing focus area. Published his work in various fields of research: mechanical design, product development, optimization tools and structural composite materials. Being a lecturer for more than 10 years, currently has a double appointment at IST and at ISCTE Business School, teaching mechanical design an new product development at a master, PhD and executive education.