Alcides Almeida Monteiro

Alcides Almeida Monteiro is a Full Professor at the University of Beira Interior, Portugal, with a career spanning over two decades. He has held academic roles at institutions like ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa and Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, focusing on sociology and social policy. His research emphasizes social economy, social innovation, adult education, and local development, often intersecting with third-sector organizations and community dynamics.

• Education: PhD in Sociology (1988), Aggregated Title in Sociology (2017), both from the University of Beira Interior.
• Key Projects: Socio Digital Laboratory for Public Policy (2021–2025), I3SOCIAL BSE (2020–2023), and studies on social inclusion, gender equality, and rural development.

His recent publications explore conceptual frameworks for social entrepreneurship, gender consciousness through applied theatre, and territorial cohesion, with a focus on Portugal and communities in Portuguese-speaking countries. Monteiro has mentored numerous master’s and doctoral students, particularly in social innovation, local development, and third-sector studies. He has contributed to conferences on political sociology, community practices, and John Dewey’s educational philosophy, while also serving on scientific councils and coordinating research centers.