Graduate in Classical Studies by the University of Lisbon/ Università degli Studi di Roma ‘La Sapienza’ (under Erasmus programme) in 2005. Followed a 2 years specialization on Neo-Hellenic Language at the University of Athens. Concluded his Masters in Classical Studies – Editing and Translation of Classical Texts, with a thesis with the title 'The Idyll XV of Theocritus: The Syracusans or the women who celebrate Adonis - translation, study and commentary." in 2011. After a hiatus, currently doing a PhD in Greek Literature focusing on ptolemaic propaganda and mythological allusion in Theocritus' Idylls. Has taught various levels of Modern Greek and Portuguese throughout the years.