Ph.D. in Communication Sciences. His research interests include studies sociology, communication sciences and the TV, radio, press and Internet studies sector. Author of the annual publication Digital News Report Portugal. Was awarded with five academic merit-based scholarships during his bachelor degree in Sociology and Strategic Planning. Participated as an author in over 50 research reports in the field of media and communication studies, 3 books, 3 book chapters at OberCom - Observatório da Comunicação, Iscte - Lisbon University Institute and MediaLab_Iscte. Is a member of IBERIFIER - Iberian Digital Media Observatory, SmartVote and of COST Action - Redressing Radical Polarisation: Strengthening European Civil Spheres facing Illiberal Digital Media (DepolarisingEU) (CA22165).