Currently teaching Specialised Translation, Localisation and Project Management both at undergraduate and post-graduate level, and also in charge of the coordination and professionalisation issues associated with work traineeships. He holds a PhD in Translation Studies (Sociolinguistics). He is also a professional translator and head of the translation/interpreting division of BabeliUM, the University of Minho’s language centre. He is a scientific advisor on the journal Confluências - Revista de Tradução Científica e Técnica, in the fields of Translation and Engineering Studies. Part of his current research involves the notions of translator training, sociology of translation, professionalisation, ergonomics, identity, ethical and socio-professional issues as applied to the language industry.