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With a great passion for the world of insects, entomology is the area that most interests me. My PhD project focuses on the study of pests and diseases of mangrove swamp rice in Guinea-Bissau where, alongside farmers, we try to contribute to improving the living conditions of the local population. In this work, different methods of observation and capture were applied, from the collection of pre-sowing stored seeds from various coastal villages, to field prospecting of the crop’s growth cycle in 3 different regions, throughout different stages of rice development. Through morphological identification and DNA analysis, the aim is to understand which pests and diseases are present in mangrove rice in Guinea-Bissau. And because wherever we go we should absorb what they teach us and leave a bit of ourselves behind, in addition to sharing knowledge with farmers on a day-to-day basis in the villages, I held training sessions for farmers in entomology and agricultural pathology in the three study regions. It’s definitely a small country with great people. Other interests/hobbies include Scuba Diving (CMAS 3 Star Diver), Espeleology, Astronomy (former guide at the Lisbon Astronomical Observatory), Scientific Illustration, and practicing Sports (Fencing athlete).