Some individual awards/prizes:
- 2015: ranked within the top-30 European most cited scientists in Toxicology, according to the ranking of LabTimes, based on the ISI Web of Science citations;
- 2013: SETAC-Europe Environmental Education Award, for the contributions to post-graduate training and education in the area of Environmental Toxicology;
- 2010: Galardão Gulbenkian/Oceanário de Lisboa: Governação Sustentável dos Oceanos. Responsabilidade Solidária;Capacitar para Conservar;
- 2007: SETAC Special Award, for the outstanding contribution for the environmental society;
- 2004: Excellence Award from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Portugal.