I conduct research in the fields of Geoeconomics and International Political Economy, focusing on China and the European Union. Currently, I am a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Institute of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Lisbon, where I am also pursuing a PhD in International Relations. My research explores the foreign policies of China and the European Union, specifically their connectivity strategies: the Belt and Road Initiative and the Global Gateway.Passionate about my work, I am an academic both by profession and at heart. Driven by a quest for knowledge and understanding of global events, I began my career as a Foreign Trade Technician in high school in 2013. In 2014, I started my first job as an English instructor, which ignited my love for teaching and sharing the knowledge I acquire through research.Before committing to academia, I was set on a career in the private sector. I have worked as a commercial, innovation, and business development manager for consultancy firms and companies supplying footwear components in the safety sector. I have experience managing import and export processes and organizing international corporate events.