Paulo Alves

Paulo Alves is an Associate Professor at Católica Porto Business School, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, where he serves as Vice-Dean for Management Control, Accreditations, and Master's Programmes. He holds a Ph.D. and Post-Doctorate in Accounting and Finance from Lancaster University (UK) and maintains an active collaboration as a Visiting Research Associate and guest lecturer there. His research focuses on the impact of information on capital markets, particularly financial narratives in public-private partnerships, with publications in reputable journals. He is affiliated with the Research Center in Management and Economics (CEGE) and contributes to the Corporate Financial Information Environment project at Lancaster University.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Accounting and Finance, Lancaster University (UK)
• Post-Doctorate in Accounting and Finance, Lancaster University (UK)

Paulo Alves' research spans two distinct domains. In Finance and Accounting, he examines financial narratives, capital market impacts, and public-private partnership accountability. In Healthcare, his work includes pressure ulcer prevention, wound care, and health-related quality of life metrics. His publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement, combining rigorous financial analysis with clinical healthcare innovation.

Recent publications highlight trends in Financial Reporting (public-private partnerships, earnings disclosures) and Healthcare Technology (prophylactic dressings, medical device safety). He has developed tools like the Ghent Global IAD Categorization Tool and contributed to consensus frameworks like SECURE prevention for pressure ulcers.

Scientific Awards:

• International ranking distinction for researcher at Católica Porto Business School

As a certified auditor and accountant, Paulo consults on governance and financial systems while leading projects analyzing financial information retrieval and healthcare quality metrics. His affiliations include CEGE and the Corporate Financial Information Environment initiative.