Henrique has an interdisciplinary scientific education in astronomy, nanotechnology, archaeology and cultural studies. Based in Braga, Portugal, he has worked on youth science education, technological innovation and several other businesses, from sports equipment to thermic isolation made from recycled paper. He is the founder of a branch of New Acropolis in Braga, an international organization for human development through philosophy, culture and volunteering. He has been teaching philosophy at New Acropolis since 2012 and leads ecological projects of reforestation and river cleaning.