Luísa Orvalho

Luísa Orvalho is a Researcher at the Research Centre for Human Development (CEDH) within Universidade Católica Portuguesa's Faculty of Education and Psychology. She holds a PhD focused on modular structures in professional secondary education from Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

Orvalho's research investigates educational innovation through key domains:

• Vocational education pedagogy and curriculum design
• Technology-enhanced learning environments
• Quality assurance frameworks (EQAVET)
• Formative assessment using e-portfolios

Her recent consultancy includes educational projects for Escola de Moda do Porto and Escola Tecnológica e Profissional de Sicó.

Publication analysis shows interdisciplinary work bridging digital accessibility, sustainable marketing, cybersecurity education, and arts pedagogy. Recent studies emphasize technology integration across educational contexts and cross-cultural examinations of professional identity.

No awards or student mentoring relationships are explicitly documented in available sources.

Orvalho serves on academic committees including the Colégio Politécnico da APESP and Conselho Consultivo da ASI, indicating institutional leadership roles beyond research activities.