| 2007: |
Ph.D. Characterisation of the wood stiffness variability within the stem by the virtual fields method: application to P. pinaster in the LR plane Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Châlons-en-Champagne, France Supervision: Fabrice Pierron & Stéphane Avril Finantial support: Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) - SFRH/BD/11324/2002 |
| 2003: |
M.Sc. Characterization of the shear behaviour of wood using the Iosipescu test (in Portuguese) University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal Supervision: José Morais & Pedro Camanho |
| 1999: |
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal Prize: Merit award from "Fundação Engenheiro António de Almeida" |