José Carlos Ferreira is Associate Professor at Universidade Nova de Lisboa (NOVA University), School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (DCEA) and researcher at MARE – Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre (MARE NOVA).

He holds a PhD in Environment and Sustainability, esp. In Environmental Engineering and Sustainability (Universidade Nova de Lisboa / NOVA University), M.Sc. in Physical Geography and Environment (University of Lisbon) and B.Sc. in Geography and Regional Planning, var. Physical Geography (University of Lisbon).

His research activity is carried out within environmental planning, green infrastructure and territorial services, Ecosystem-based management, Strategies to adapt to an uncertain climate change, assessment and management of vulnerability and risk in complex territories.