In charge of Horiba Scientific Instrumentation (Fluorescence spectroscopy, Raman microscopy, etc.) in Portugal and general laboratory equipment in the center region.

• In charge of LIBS analyses of liquid and solid samples, analysis report and application notes.• Demonstrations of LIBS systems for customers. • Technical support of sales managers for pre-sales visits of prospects.• Theoretical and practical training of costumers. • Oral presentation of IVEA products and application (national and international conferences).

• Proposed a parametric and methodical study to obtain the optimized conditions for LIBS quantitative analyses of steel samples introducing notions of quality assurance.• Attended national and international conferences (posters and oral presentations)• Organized a national two-day seminar on LIBS.• Managed several trainees.

• Developed a LIBS detection for a new laser cleaning instrument (applied to paint in aeronautical industry). Collaboration wih Eolite and Quantel (laser manufacturers)• In charge of a project on LIBS analysis of soils polluted by heavy metals, conducted a campaign of LIBS in situ analyses of soils. Collaboration with ADEME (French Environment and Energy Management Agency) and BRGM (Bureau of Geological and Mining Research)

NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) analyses of pharmaceutical products. Interpreted NMR spectra and reported results to chemists.

Developed a protocol of high speed analyses for quality control of pharmaceutical molecules by UPLC-MS (Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled to Mass Spectrometry).Trained a technician on the instrument and the software.