The research path began with the study of cities, men and territories, focusing on the areas of exploration and resources and border connections, themes of the Master's (1994) and Doctorate (2001). Explored economic, social and political relationships and the research work was directed towards understanding the territorial organization and the historical landscape. The studied chronology implies to the 15th and 16th centuries. Within the scope of landscape description, the interest lies in the territory’s resources such as water, its architecture and sociability, the means of communication and the organization and characteristics of the landscape, in particular the most resilient ones that have remained till now and which, due to their resilience, deserve to be known and safeguarded. In this theme of the historical landscape, has developed research studies that goes further than Portuguese borders, in particular with Spain, since the main area of study is located around the borders. It is in this context that, in 2016, joins the Faculty of Letters of the University of Porto and in 2019, through an entrance exam, reaches the category of Full Professor. The interest in the historical landscape allowed the cooperation in the LAB2PT, at this time in full integration phase at UMinho, until 2023. The interpretation and enhancement of the territory, whose roots are based on the understanding of the landscape, the territory and its heritage, have currently been the emerging areas of research. In particular, the interest in safeguarding and conserving the landscape and its heritage is the key theme of the investigation. As Director of the Conservation and Restoration Clinic of the Portucalense University, from 2006 to the present, the theme of heritage conservation has always been a fundamental part of the study and research process, focusing on safeguarding heritage in the face of its innumerable risks. As Director of the Department of Education and Heritage Sciences and, later, as Director of the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture at Universidade Portucalense, multidisciplinary links heritage with Tourism and the research also assumes this perspective. Continuing within the scope of the landscape, the focus of attention shifted to the impact that the visit can have in cases of massification or the existence of gaps in the planning and management of the territory. It was important to think about heritage conservation considering the risks that tourism can entail. Likewise, it was important to open horizons to the importance of heritage resources as elements of promotion and economic, cultural and social development of territories. As a researcher, the focus persist in the areas of Cities, Cultural and Historical Landscape and Territories. Attraction is increasing in the areas of safeguarding, enhancement and conservation.