Planet with a giant atmospheric storm
Scientist · Model Developer · Collaborator

Climate physics across planetary frontiers.

My research focuses on atmospheric circulation and climate across Earth, the Solar System, and exoplanets. I develop numerical models and use observations to understand the physical processes that shape these environments.

Research philosophy
A climate model should be more than a simulation: it should expose the physical mechanisms behind an observation and make predictions that can be tested.

I am from Vidigueira, Portugal. Beyond research, I enjoy hiking and mountain exploration, football, films, and Age of Empires III.

Based atSouthampton, UK
Working acrossEarth → Exoplanets

Research

My work focuses on numerical models for climate and atmospheric dynamics across Earth, Solar System planets, and exoplanets.

  • Team Leader of OASIS for advanced 3D planetary climate modelling.
  • Co-Principal Investigator of the Hot Rocks Survey on irradiated terrestrial exoplanets.
  • Co-Investigator in ESA missions ARIEL and EnVision.