José Martins Carvalho

Born in Lisbon on 12 December 1942, José Martins Carvalho worked for leading companies in the sector of geological resources, including Mining Exploration International, Geotechnical and Mining, Soundings and Foundations ACAVACO, TARH or SOGEO-Azores. His link to the ISEP dates back to 2004, and he supported the development and consolidation of three renowned courses – Bachelor and Master of Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Engineering and MSc in Sustainable Energy.

José was the Portuguese delegate to the EFG during its conceptual years, from 1978 to 1980 and then during its formative years, from 1980 to 1989. He was instrumental in helping to build the basic structure of the EFG, through its statutes, regulations, code of deontology (ethics), etc. In particular he was an active and dedicated Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation from 1983 to 1986.

José gives outstanding support for professional geology throughout Europe and beyond. With his quiet authority and leadership he is an example to us all. On a personal basis he is not only very good company but he is also a superb “Ambassador” for the profession, showing integrity and honesty.

In 2000, he was awarded the title “Millenium Hydrogeologist” by the International Association of Hydrogeologists in South Africa. Moreover, he is corresponding member of the Order of Engineers (College of Geological and Mining Engineering), senior member of the Portuguese Association of Geologists and member of the EFG Panel of Experts on Hydrogeology.

In 2015 José’s many achievements were marked with the publication of a thematic issue of Environmental Earth Science (Volume 73, Number 6, March 2015) in his honour.