José Mapril

José Mapril is an Associate Professor in the Anthropology Department at NOVA University Lisbon's Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, with sustained research activity at CRIA since 2008. His dual academic role combines teaching responsibilities with active research leadership and editorial oversight of a major anthropology journal.

Education:

• Doctorate in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Instituto de Ciências Sociais (ICS)

Research Interests: Professor Mapril's work critically examines migration governance and religious identity formation in European contexts. His scholarship bridges migration studies and religious anthropology, with particular focus on how secular frameworks interact with Muslim practices in Portugal. The research explores governmental techniques that shape migrant subjectivities, especially within Bangladeshi diaspora communities in Southern Europe, while analyzing tensions between Catholic heritage and emerging religious pluralism.

Professional Engagement:

• Associate Professor at NOVA University Lisbon since appointment
• Continuous Researcher at CRIA (Centro em Rede de Investigação em Antropologia) since 2008
• Executive Committee member of CRIA (2008-2012)
• Review Editor of Journal ETNOGRÁFICA since 2008

Scientific Contributions: While specific awards aren't documented in available materials, Professor Mapril's sustained editorial role at ETNOGRÁFICA - a leading Ibero-American anthropology journal - represents significant scholarly service. His publication record demonstrates consistent contribution to debates on European migration, secularism, and post-colonial identities.

Research Direction: Current work investigates future-oriented perspectives in migration studies and religious heritage preservation, with ongoing focus on Portuguese case studies. His position at the intersection of institutional anthropology (through CRIA) and university teaching enables unique analysis of how national contexts shape European responses to migration and religious diversity.