Handerson Webber Aguiar Engrácio

Handerson Webber Aguiar Engrácio is an Associate Professor at the Instituto Politécnico da Guarda, affiliated with the Higher School of Education, Communication and Sports. A former journalist and radio host, he has been teaching since 2002 with a focus on Communication, Social Media, and Public Relations. His research explores digital innovation, educational pedagogy, and media sustainability in low-density territories.

• Research Interests: Public Relations, Social Media Dynamics, Digital Communication, Multimedia Education
• Projects: NEWAVES project for local radio digitization
• Labs: Associated with LabRadio

The 15 most recent publications highlight his work in media innovation (particularly local radio sustainability in rural areas), educational technology (gamification, e-learning methodologies), and communication practices (social media applications in academic settings and advertising analysis). His scholarly output spans empirical studies on student well-being, crisis communication ethics, and multimedia competence development.

Teaching Roles: Thesis supervision and evaluation at the Polytechnic of Guarda, focusing on practical communication training. He has been actively involved in mentoring students through internship programs and Erasmus+ missions.