I am a chemist specialised in environmental analytical chemistry, electrochemical processes, and soil science and pollution.

My expertise lies in advanced methods for detecting and quantifying persistent and emerging contaminants such as PFAS (including Total PFAS methods), pesticides, and pharmaceuticals, integrating field sampling with laboratory analysis (LC and GC) and data-driven interpretation.

My work also bridges analytical chemistry and electrochemistry with soil and ecosystem research, addressing key questions in contaminant fate, risk assessment, and sustainable remediation.

I am experienced in interdisciplinary collaborations, method development and validation, and supervision.

My research focuses on developing innovative analytical methods and remediation technologies to monitor and mitigate environmental pollution.

I specialise in extraction techniques and chromatographic analysis of persistent and emerging contaminants, including PFAS, pesticides, and other organic pollutants, in complex environmental and human matrices. By characterising contaminant distributions and behaviours, I contribute to identifying pollution sources, assessing exposure pathways, and evaluating potential risks, providing evidence to inform effective mitigation strategies and policy development that protect human health and ecosystems.

Soil remains a central focus of my work. I investigate remediation technologies aligned with circular economy principles to monitor, manage, and reduce environmental pollution in a resource-efficient manner. A key research interest is understanding how pollutants influence soil microbial communities, particularly fungi, and how these interactions affect ecosystem function and remediation outcomes.

I have taught courses in soil science and soil pollution and remediation at FCT NOVA (Portugal), where I also supervised one PhD student and several MSc and BSc students on topics related to environmental monitoring and remediation. At Aarhus University, my primary teaching responsibilities will focus on the supervision and mentoring of MSc and PhD students in environmental analytical chemistry and contaminant monitoring.

I actively collaborate with universities, research institutes, and governmental bodies across Europe. My cooperation network includes partners in large-scale EU projects that I participate in (e.g., ISLANDR, InChildhHealth, PARC, ArcSolution). I am committed to disseminating information effectively through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, stakeholder workshops, and science communication activities.

As an early-career researcher, I have contributed to commissioned work under the guidance of senior colleagues. My involvement has included method validation, data analysis, and preparation of technical documentation, providing valuable experience in supporting regulatory and policy-relevant research.