As a Full Professor in Medieval History at NOVA School of Social Sciences and Humanities, part of NOVA University of Lisbon, and one of the founders of the Institute for Medieval Studies (IEM) in 2004, my research areas are related to medieval urban history, the study of spaces and powers in the Middle Ages and their forms of articulation, as well as to the exploration of medieval royal inquiries as a privileged source of treatment for these theme. I've held various scientific and university positions, including Vice-Dean of NOVA FCSH from 2009 to 2012, focusing on quality assessment and internationalization. I’m currently serving as a member of the Scientific Council of the NOVA FCSH and its Vice-President since 2021. Since 2010 I am the head of the Faculty’s Libraries. I've coordinated doctoral programs in history both at my university and in collaboration with other Portuguese institutions, like the doctoral course on medieval studies with the Portuguese Open University . My involvement in international programs like the SOCRATES/ERASMUS program and bilateral agreements (1995 to 2010) underscores my commitment to academic exchange and collaboration. Over the years, I've taught a diverse range of courses in Medieval History and Urban Studies at NOVA FCSH and other institutions, including visiting positions at universities in Europe and Latin America. I was also an invited Associate Professor at the Instituto Superior Tecnico (U. Lisboa) lecturing on History of Sciences and Technologies for the Architecture degree and on History of the Occupation and Spatial Planning for the Territorial Engineering degree. My participation in numerous juries for master's and doctoral theses, both in Portugal and abroad, reflects my dedication to nurturing academic talent. In acknowledgement of my status as a nation-wide leading practitioner in my field of expertise, I took part in selection boards for professorships in every Portuguese University. On the international stage, I've chaired and served on scientific committees, notably chairing the Scientific Committee of the European Association for Urban History between 2012 and 2014. My expertise has led to invitations to evaluate projects for prestigious organizations like the European Commission and the European Science Foundation (Eurocoresprogrammes in theHumanities). I've been actively involved in various research projects, financed in competitive contexts, serving as principal investigator in several, and being a team member in a range of international collaborations in France, the Netherlands, and Spain. I lead the ROSSIO infrastructure, funded by FCT and PORLISBOA, and serve as the National Coordinator of Portugal in DARIAH, a pan-European Digital Research Infrastructure for Arts and Humanities. The ROSSIO infrastructure is an aggregator where researchers, teachers, students and the common citizen will have free and intuitive access to unique and diversified digital resources from the Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (SSAH). My scholarly output includes numerous books, book chapters, articles, and editorships, and I actively participate in academic events globally. I've supervised doctoral and master's theses, post-doctoral projects, and visiting fellows at IEM, nurturing academic talent and fostering research excellence. Beyond academia, I prioritize knowledge dissemination to broader audiences through free courses and exhibitions, including virtual exhibitions, enhancing public engagement with historical and cultural heritage. In summary, my journey as a Full Professor in Medieval History encompasses scholarship, leadership, and a steadfast commitment to both academic excellence and public outreach.