Projects

Advancing Knowledge of Portuguese Hydrothermal VENT Fields through Geo-Bio Databases and Exploratory Predictive Approaches

In-situ trace elemental and isotopic constraints on modern seafloor massive sulfide mineralization. This project focuses on understanding modern seafloor massive sulfide mineralization processes through advanced in-situ analytical techniques.

The role of ultramafic-hosted hydrothermal systems in the formation of seafloor deposits: comparison between SWIR and MAR fields. Comparative study of ultramafic-hosted hydrothermal systems between Southwest Indian Ridge and Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Seafloor Massive Sulfides Resource along Mid-Ocean Ridges. InterRidge Working Group on seafloor massive sulfides resources. International collaborative project focused on understanding the distribution and characteristics of seafloor massive sulfide deposits.

Mesozoic magmatism of Macao and Hong Kong: implications for the evolution of South China. Research project focused on understanding the Mesozoic magmatic evolution of the South China region through detailed petrological and geochemical studies.

Breakthrough Solutions for the Sustainable Exploration and Extraction of Deep Sea Mineral Resources. EU FP7 project focused on developing sustainable solutions for deep-sea mining operations, including environmental impact assessment and resource characterization.

Hydrothermal Systems and Deep-Sea Ecosystems. EU project focused on understanding hydrothermal systems and their associated deep-sea ecosystems, including biological communities and geological processes.

Seafloor Hydrothermal Activity and Mineralization Assessment. Long-term project focused on assessing seafloor hydrothermal activity and mineralization processes in various geological settings.

Monitoring the Mid-Atlantic Ridge: MOMAR I (1998) and MOMAR II (2002). Long-term monitoring projects focused on understanding hydrothermal activity and geological processes along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Localização e Caracterização de Fontes Hidrotermais no Segmento AMAR (Location and Characterization of Hydrothermal Sources in the AMAR Segment). FCT (Praxis XXI) project focused on discovering and characterizing hydrothermal sources in the AMAR segment of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Azores Mid-Oceanic Ridge Ecosystem Studies (MAS3-CT95-0040). EU MAST III project focused on studying the ecosystem of the Mid-Oceanic Ridge in the Azores region, including hydrothermal vent communities and geological processes.

Study of Hydrothermal Fluxes in the Azores Triple Junction. EU project focused on understanding hydrothermal flux processes in the complex geological setting of the Azores Triple Junction where three tectonic plates meet.

"Wetland ecosystems as a nature-based solution for climate change adaptation and mitigation in Macao" - CTW/2021. Research on wetland ecosystems as nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation.

"Nature-based solutions for a cleaner and safer Macao" - CTW/2020. Research on implementing nature-based solutions for environmental protection and safety in Macao.

Study of Mesozoic magmatic rocks in Macao and Hong Kong regions. Research project focused on understanding the Mesozoic magmatic evolution and geological history of the South China region.

"The Earth's Last Frontier – Mysteries of the Deep Sea / 地球最後的樂土 – 深海探索" Macau Foundation project focused on science communication and public outreach about deep-sea exploration and research. Co-organized with Macao Science Center and featuring public talks, workshops, and interactive activities with mini-ROV demonstrations.