David Ferraz

David Ferraz is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science and Public Policy at Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon, and an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte. He holds a PhD in Public Policy (2018) and extensive professional experience in public administration, including roles at the National Institute of Administration and IHRU. His research focuses on public policy design, digital transformation in education, governance models, and administrative reform. Ferraz has led projects like STUDIES-DIG, exploring transnational education modernization, and contributed to international collaborations in public administration theory.

He teaches courses such as 'Public Policies: Theories and Models' and 'Management Science' across undergraduate and graduate programs. His work emphasizes the intersection of technology and governance, with publications on topics like digitalization challenges in Morocco and post-pandemic governance innovations. Ferraz has also engaged in policy debates regarding public sector leadership and civil service reforms, as seen in media contributions addressing executive recruitment challenges.

Key research themes include administrative modernization, public sector performance metrics, and the role of data analytics in policy-making. He has collaborated with institutions like the ISCSP-UTL and HSE Moscow, and his work spans comparative studies between European, Asian, and African governance systems.