Daniel Cardoso

Daniel Cardoso is an Associate Professor at Lusófona University, with a PhD in Communication Sciences from NOVA University of Lisbon. Their research bridges Sociology, Psychology, Communication Studies, Gender Studies, and Queer Studies, focusing on social movements, political change, and rights related to gender and sexuality in Portugal and globally.

• Education:
  • PhD in Communication Sciences (NOVA University of Lisbon)
  • Master's in Contemporary Culture and New Technologies
  • Bachelor's in Communication Sciences

Cardoso's work explores intersections of media, politics, and gender-sexual diversity, often as a team member, task leader, or consultant. They have over a decade of teaching experience in Media Studies, Gender and Sexualities, Psychology, Sociology, and Research Methods at undergraduate, master's, and PhD levels.

Their scientific contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed articles and chapters. Recent publications analyze non-monogamy, sexual violence, and digital media in journals like The Journal of Sex Research and Sexuality & Culture. Cardoso also contributed to thematic expansions of polyamory and BDSM in academic discourse.

Scientific awards include the Marie-Slodowska Curie Fellowship from the European Commission. They have participated in national and international research projects, such as CNM-Moves, examining media representations of consensual non-monogamies in Portugal and the UK. Their work engages with digital sex work, queer activism, and media literacy in Portuguese contexts.

Cardoso's teaching and advocacy emphasize critical theory, gender equity, and relational ethics. They have collaborated with academics, activists, and institutions to address gender-based violence, online safety, and non-monogamy in public discourse.