He received a PhD from UTAD, with a thesis subject of "A model for creating cooperative services". His research interests are Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), social media and mobile accessibility, having participated in several research projects funded by companies and international funding agencies. He authored or coauthored over 80 scientific publications in conferences, journals and books in these research fields, and actively participates in the organization and scientific committees of several reputed conferences and journals.