Cristiana Dias de Almeida

Cristiana Dias de Almeida is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Bachelor's degree in Social Work at Lusofona University's Faculty of Economics, Social and Business Sciences. She holds a PhD in Social Work (2022) from the Portuguese Catholic University and University of Coimbra, with a thesis analyzing network governance in social care policies. Her academic career includes roles at Miguel Torga Higher Institute, Catholic University of Braga, and as a Guest Lecturer at the University of Coimbra.

Education includes a PhD (2022), Master's in Sociology (2009), and Bachelor's in Sociology (2002). Her research focuses on social policies, network governance, homelessness intervention, domestic violence, and aging in prison populations. She is affiliated with Intrepid Lab - CETRAD, exploring transdisciplinary development studies.

Her articles critically examine Portugal’s welfare state challenges, policy-practice gaps, and innovative social interventions. Key contributions include studies on poverty, homelessness, and governance effectiveness. Awards include a FCT-funded Doctoral Fellowship (2017-2022).

Advising includes directing social work programs and supervising research on social care systems. Grants and fellowships highlight her sustained academic engagement. Her work bridges policy analysis with grassroots implementation, emphasizing equity and institutional collaboration.

Labs/Teams: Active in Intrepid Lab - CETRAD, focusing on transdisciplinary research for societal development challenges.