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Principal themes of researchs :

• A Definition of Quality for Traditional Agree-food Products : Theory of Conventions (agreements).
• Development of Rural Zones and Valorisation of Endogenous Resources.
• Valorisation of Traditional Agree-food Products.

Curriculm vitae

• Academical degree :
  • To prepare doctorate dissertation of (1997 - 2001).
  • Master in Extension and Rural Development for University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (1995).
  • Licentiate in Zootechnic Engineering for University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (1988).
• Professional activity :
  • Academical Situation in UTAD : Lecturer.
• Scientific activity : Participation in research projects (team member)
  • "Design Methods for Endogenous Regional Development" ( "Competitiveness of Agriculture and Management of Agricultural Resources" Program), DGVI - Agriculture. Responsible for sub-project: "Commercialisation of Barrosã local cattle breed (1991-1995)".
  • "Agrarian Systems and Milk Production in Trás-os-Montes mountainous valley and Perspectives for Extension (1997).
  • " PAC for Regions" (PACREGIO) : Comparative analysis for agricultural policy at distinct regions in E.U., FAIR Program (1997 - 1998).
  • " A Definition of Quality for traditional agree-food products in Trás-os-Montes". Doctorate Program (1997-2000).
  • "Development Economic for ill-favoured Rural Zones and Valorisation of Endogenous Resources: the case of traditional agree-food products and landscape-painter resources (1999).
  • "Valorisation of Agree-food Products in Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro" - The case of OLP products (2000/2001).
  • DOLPHINS "Development of Origin Labelled Products: Humanity, Innovation and Sustainability (Concerted Action 2000/2002).