Maria Inês Braga

Maria Inês Braga is a Senior Lecturer at the Polytechnic Institute of Porto and Associate Researcher at CITCEM – Centre for Transdisciplinary Research Culture, Space and Memory, specializing in the intersection of information science, communication ethics, and higher education pedagogy.

Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Information and Communication on Digital Platforms from the University of Porto, with doctoral research focused on Information Literacy in Higher Education.

Dr. Braga's research spans seven key domains:

• Information Literacy frameworks for digital citizenship
• Ethical dimensions of information dissemination
• Soft Skills development in academic contexts
• Communication theory in networked societies
• Pedagogical innovations for technology-integrated learning
• Higher education transformation through digital platforms
• Impact of emerging ICT on knowledge ecosystems

She actively investigates how technological advancements reshape information practices and educational outcomes.

Her scholarly engagement includes presentations at national and international conferences alongside publications addressing contemporary challenges in information science and education.