José C. Dassala, an Angolan native, holds a degree in Geography (2008) and a Master’s degree in Ecology, Environment, and Spatial Planning from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (2015). He is pursuing a PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies.

With over 14 years of experience in research and teaching, José has contributed to various curricular units in Geography and Environmental Studies. He serves as a lecturer at the Instituto Superior de Ciências de Educação do Huambo (Angola), currently holding the rank of Assistant Professor.