Valentim Maria Brunheta Nunes, completed his PhD in Chemistry (Specialty in Technological Chemistry) in 2007 from the University of Lisbon, a Master's degree in Physical Chemistry in 1997 from the University of Lisbon, Faculty of Sciences, and a Degree in Chemistry in 1986 from the University of Lisbon, Faculty of Sciences. He is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar. He Works in the area(s) of Exact Sciences with an emphasis on Chemistry. Is main interests are the thermophysical properties of fluids, new forms of energy conversion and sustainability.