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Stéphanie GIAMPORCARO is a Professor of Sustainable Finance at KEDGE Business School, specializing in the sociology of financial markets, organizational theories, and democratic deliberation. Her research focuses on sustainable finance and financial innovations to understand their functioning and societal impacts. Her research interests include: Sustainable finance (SRI, ESG) Impact investing Responsible fintech Sustainable corporate governance/CSR Social construction of markets Democratic deliberation in finance Financial market sociology Professor GIAMPORCARO has published extensively in leading academic journals including Business Ethics Quarterly, Human Relations, Organization Studies, and Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. Her recent work explores blockchain applications for sustainable investment, complementary currencies in informal economies, CEO compensation structures, environmental disclosure practices, and ESG materiality across global markets. Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on sustainable finance mechanisms and their societal implications, with particular attention to emerging economies and innovative financial instruments. Her scientific contributions include serving as principal investigator for the Reynolds and Gifford Research Fellowship of the Principles for Responsible Investment Association with the project "Re-imaginining Responsible Investment Futures: Deliberative pathways towards collective action." She is also an associate section editor for the Journal of Business Ethics and serves on the editorial boards of Human Relations and Organization Studies. Professor GIAMPORCARO has supervised over 50 theses for Masters, MBAs and PhD students across diverse sustainable finance topics. She actively disseminates her research through platforms like The Conversation, bridging academic insights with public discourse on finance and sustainability.

• sustainable finance
• financial innovations
• sociology of financial markets
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Associate Professor at the University of Lisbon's School of Economics and Management (ISEG) since 1983, João Carlos Lopes specializes in Portuguese economic analysis with emphasis on sectoral dynamics, European integration impacts, and circular economy applications. His institutional affiliation spans decades of active teaching and research within Portugal's premier economics institution. Research interests center on Input-Output Analysis , Circular Economy transitions , and Portuguese industrial history , particularly the cork sector. His work examines EU structural funds' regional impacts, migration economics through consumption patterns, and austerity policy consequences. Key thematic areas include: Macroeconomic policy evaluation in peripheral Eurozone economies Historical evolution of Portuguese industrial clusters EU migration's economic consequences via input-output modeling Rural innovation driven by young farmers in peripheral regions His 15 most recent publications (2013-2024) reveal a clear trajectory toward circular economy applications in Portuguese automotive and construction sectors, while maintaining core focus on EU integration challenges. Articles consistently employ Portuguese case studies to address broader European economic questions, with strong methodological emphasis on input-output frameworks and historical institutional analysis. Supervising over 40 Master's students since 2010, his advising portfolio shows thematic consistency with research interests: Circular Economy : 7 theses on automotive, construction, and pharmaceutical sectors EU Policy Analysis : 12 theses on migration, fiscal policy, and structural funds Portuguese Industry : 9 theses on cork, rubber, and regional specialization Teaching responsibilities include Macroeconomics I and EU Economics courses, with documented instruction from 2007-2025 across undergraduate and graduate programs.

• Circular Economy
• Input-Output Analysis
• European Union Economics
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José M. Tavares is a Professor of Economics at Nova University of Lisbon and an affiliate researcher at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) in London. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and has taught at institutions including UCLA and Universidade Católica Portuguesa. His research focuses on political economy, public policy, international economics, and gender discrimination's macroeconomic impacts. Education: 1998: Ph.D. Economics, Harvard University 1995: MSc Economics, Harvard University 1990: BSc Economics, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon Research Interests: Political Economy Macroeconomic Policy Gender Discrimination Costs Economic Development EU Fiscal Dynamics Terrorism Economics Key Contributions: Analysis of EU funding impacts on firms Studies on voting behavior and national exams Quantification of gender discrimination's economic costs Work on climate change and sociopolitical violence Books & Chapters: Co-authored After the Crisis: Reform, Recovery, and Growth in Europe (Oxford University Press, 2016) Contributed to What To Do With the UK? analyzing Brexit implications Edited volumes on terrorism economics and Portuguese economic history Professional Activities: Co-organizer of major policy conferences Founder of the Portuguese American Post-Graduate Society Invited speaker at the 2011 Dahrendorf Symposium

• Political Economy
• Public Policy
• International Economics
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Lucila de Almeida is an Associate Professor at NOVA School of Law, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, holding the prestigious Abreu Chair in ESG Impact, Climate and Energy Law. She concurrently serves as coordinator of the NOVA Green Lab and the Master's in International and European Law, while maintaining a part-time Full Professor position at the European University Institute's Florence School of Regulation. Her academic leadership spans energy regulation, climate policy, and European legal frameworks. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in European Law from the European University Institute LL.M. in Comparative, European and International Law from the European University Institute Master's in Law and Development from FGV São Paulo Law Degree from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte Professor de Almeida's research confronts urgent energy-climate intersections through critical analysis of regulatory frameworks. She pioneers studies on peer-to-peer energy trading, consumer protection in digitalized markets, and the legal architecture of sustainable consumption. Her work dissects the European Green Deal's implementation challenges, examining how securitization narratives impact energy, food, and climate policies while advocating for equitable regulatory solutions in energy democratization. Her publication trajectory reveals deepening engagement with energy market transformation, shifting from foundational contract law analyses toward systemic examinations of digitalization, community energy models, and Green Deal stress-testing. Recent works increasingly integrate consumer protection with energy democratization frameworks, highlighting regulatory gaps in peer-to-peer platforms and sustainability reporting. Her scholarly recognition includes: Abreu Chair in ESG Impact, Climate and Energy Law Edmond J. Safra Research Fellowship at Tel Aviv University Finnish Distinguished Professorship by the Academy of Finland As principal investigator for major EU-funded initiatives including Horizon Europe's U2Demo project and International Energy Agency's UserTCP Observatory, she directs cutting-edge research on P2P energy sharing and consumer rights. Her editorial leadership spans Competition and Regulation in Network Industries (Sage) and Energy Research & Social Science (Elsevier), shaping discourse on regulatory innovation. Through the NOVA Green Lab, she cultivates interdisciplinary collaboration on climate law implementation and energy justice, developing practical ESG training frameworks for Portuguese SMEs while advancing theoretical foundations of regulatory private law.

• Energy Law
• Climate Law
• Environmental Law
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Pedro Pita Barros is a Professor of Health Economics at the Nova School of Business and Economics , Universidade Nova de Lisboa, with a focus on health economics, regulation, and competition policy. He has held significant roles including Vice-Rector of Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2013-2017) and served on multiple national and international panels such as the European Commission’s Expert Panel on Effective Ways of Investing in Health and the Mission Board for Cancer (2019-2020). As Past-President of the Portuguese and European Associations of Health Economics, he has shaped academic discourse and policy. Education: 1997 - Agregação, Universidade Nova de Lisboa 1993 - PhD in Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa 1992 - MSt in Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa 1988 - BSc in Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa His research spans health economics, economic regulation, competition policy, and pandemic response, with over 50 journal articles and 10 book chapters. Recent studies analyze vaccine hesitancy, health system resilience, and socioeconomic disparities during crises. He has contributed to editorial boards and consulted for public and private entities in health economics and regulatory frameworks. Notable Committees & Roles: Portuguese National Council of Ethics for the Life Sciences (2015-2021) Portuguese National Health Council (2017-2021) Board of the Portuguese Energy Regulator (2005/2006) Governmental Commission for National Health Service Financial Sustainability (2006/2007) European Commission Mission Board for Cancer (2019-2020) Scientific Networks: Collaborated with researchers across Europe (e.g., Germany, Netherlands, Spain) and Brazil, focusing on cross-country pandemic responses, health equity, and policy effectiveness. His work integrates economics, public health, and data science, particularly through machine learning applications in healthcare.

• Health Economics
• Microeconomics
• Economic Regulation
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José Tavares is Professor of Economics at NOVA University Lisbon and Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) in London. He earned his doctorate from Harvard University specializing in Political Economy and Macroeconomics, with prior teaching appointments at Harvard University, UCLA, and Universidade Católica Portuguesa. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Economics, Harvard University Tavares' research centers on Political Economy and Macroeconomics, with seminal contributions to understanding democracy's impact on economic growth, quantifying gender discrimination's macroeconomic costs, and analyzing globalization's societal consequences. His methodological rigor combines empirical field experiments, cross-national datasets, and theoretical modeling to address critical policy questions at the intersection of institutions and economic outcomes. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary breadth—from climate-violence linkages in Russia to gender quota efficacy in political representation—while maintaining focus on institutional drivers of economic performance. His work consistently bridges academic theory and real-world policy challenges through experimental and quasi-experimental designs. Though no formal scientific awards are documented in the source text, his research has garnered significant media attention from Time Magazine , The New York Times , Handelsblatt , La Repubblica , Expresso , and Público , reflecting policy relevance. He actively contributes to high-impact policy initiatives including co-authoring After The Crisis: Reform, Recovery, and Growth in Europe (Oxford University Press, 2016), leading the 'Orçamento, Economia e Democracia' institutional architecture project with Francesco Franco, and directing assessments of cultural heritage's socioeconomic value and European fund allocation frameworks. Tavares operates within NOVA University Lisbon's Economics for Policy research ecosystem and the international CEPR network, where he shapes agenda-setting work on fiscal credibility, democratic resilience, and inclusive growth through collaborative scholarly and policy-oriented teams.

• Political Economy
• Macroeconomics
• Democracy and Economic Growth
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Manuel Francisco Magalhães Cabugueira is a researcher at Universidade Lusófona, with a PhD in Economics and a Master’s in Environmental Policy. His work spans Environmental Economics, Competition Law, and Regulatory Policy, focusing on voluntary agreements, gold-plating analysis, and AI-driven regulation. He has contributed to policy evaluation, econometrics, and public utility regulation. His research includes studies on Gold-plating in EU directive transposition Artificial Intelligence for regulatory optimization Competition dynamics in water and waste markets Bargaining theory in negotiated environmental agreements He has supervised multiple Master’s theses and authored books, journal articles, and conference papers. His affiliations include Lisbon and Porto campuses of Universidade Lusófona, with contact via email at mca***@ulusofona.pt.

• Environmental Economics
• Competition Law
• Regulatory Policy
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Ricardo Cabral is an Associate Professor with tenure at ISEG (Institute for Economics and Management), University of Lisbon, where he teaches and conducts research in public finance, macroeconomics, currency and banking, and economic policy. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of South Carolina and is a prolific author with over 40 scholarly publications, including journal articles, books, and policy papers. PhD in Economics – University of South Carolina (1998) His research interests span public finance , macroeconomic policy , banking union mechanisms , renewable energy economics , and fiscal sustainability in the Eurozone . He frequently contributes to public discourse through analytical writing, having published around 700 opinion pieces, notably in Público . His scholarly work critically examines the economic and monetary union, public debt management, and structural changes in the Eurozone. The most recent articles highlight a strong focus on Euro Area fiscal and monetary integration , banking regulation , and Portugal’s economic trajectory . His work combines empirical analysis with policy relevance, often using synthetic control methods and historical reviews to assess economic policies. Topics include the Dutch Disease in peripheral Euro countries, bail-in vs. bailout strategies, and the macroeconomic effects of renewable energy investments. Ricardo Cabral has co-authored significant policy proposals on restructuring Portugal’s external debt and has participated in public hearings at the Assembly of the Republic, the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, and the European Parliament, underscoring his role as a public intellectual and policy advisor. Co-authored two proposals for restructuring Portugal's external debt Regular contributor to national and international policy debates Testified before multiple legislative committees He actively supervises graduate students, including Master’s theses on public debt management and public sector wage expenditure, and a PhD on macroeconomics and structural change in the Eurozone. His teaching includes courses such as Macroeconomics II , Public Economics and Finance , and Economic Policy at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is also involved in educational material development, including course reports and Euro Banking Union analyses.

• Public Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Currency and Banking
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Manuel Fontaine Campos serves as Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP), where he has held directorial responsibilities since 2013 and previously served as Vice-President of UCP's Porto Regional Center (2017-2021). His academic journey includes a Law degree (1996), Master's in Political Science (1999), and Doctorate in Law (2012), all from UCP. His research focuses on Public Law , European Union Law , and International Trade Law , with particular expertise in State Aid regulation, constitutional interpretation, and EU competition policy. His publication record spans over two decades, including commentaries on Portugal's Civil Code and Constitution, analyses of EU regulatory frameworks, and historical studies of international trade regulations. Professionally, he has held visiting positions at universities in Mozambique, Macau, Spain, and Portugal, and contributes to legal discourse through scholarly publications and expert opinions. His teaching portfolio includes International Trade Law, Public Law, and European Economic Law modules across multiple UCP degree programs. As both academic and practitioner (having worked as a lawyer and legal consultant), Campos bridges theoretical scholarship with practical legal application, particularly in EU regulatory compliance and constitutional interpretation. His current work continues to influence Portuguese legal scholarship through ongoing publications and institutional leadership.

• Public Law
• European Union Law
• International Trade Law
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Tiago Carvalho is an Invited Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Economy at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon and an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte. He is also affiliated with the School of Applied Digital Technologies and the Center on Social Movement Studies at Scuola Normale Superiore. He earned his PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge in 2019. His academic qualifications include: PhD in Sociology, University of Cambridge (2019) Master's in Sociology, ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon (2009–2011) Bachelor's in Sociology, ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon (2006–2009) Carvalho’s research centers on social movements, political participation, class inequalities, and urban struggles, with a regional focus on Southern Europe—particularly Portugal. He investigates the dynamics of anti-austerity protests, the transnational spread of Extinction Rebellion, and housing mobilizations in post-austerity Lisbon. His methodological approach combines qualitative analysis with systematic event studies. His recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on climate activism and social inequality. Articles such as 'Spreading Rebellion?' and 'Confronting the Climate Crisis in Africa' examine the global diffusion of environmental movements, while 'Marginal Gentrifiers' and 'Alliance Building' explore urban contention and protest coalitions in Southern Europe. His work appears in leading journals including Social Movement Studies , Environmental Sociology , and European Societies . His scientific honors include: Portuguese Political Science Association’s Best Dissertation Award (2022) João Ferreira de Almeida Prize for his book Contesting Austerity Carvalho actively advises students and leads research initiatives. He currently supervises one PhD candidate and multiple Master’s students at Iscte, with theses covering topics such as caregiver mobilization, political communication on TikTok, and housing policy. He co-coordinates the Council for European Studies’ Social Movement Research Network and the Monthly Seminar on Social Movements and Political Action. His current research projects focus on Extinction Rebellion’s transnational diffusion and class-based inequalities in collective action. He has held visiting positions at Brown University (FLAD Visiting Professor, 2023), Carlos III University, and the University of York, reflecting his active international engagement.

• Social Movements
• Political Participation
• Class Inequalities
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Rui Albuquerque is an Assistant Professor at Universidade Lusófona's Faculty of Law and Political Science in Porto, where he also serves as deputy director. He holds a PhD and Master's in Political Science and International Relations, alongside a Law degree. Academic Focus: History of Ideas, Enlightenment, Liberal Constitutionalism, Roman Law, Portuguese Legal Evolution Publications: Books and articles in Portuguese and international journals His research bridges legal history and political theory, emphasizing the Enlightenment's impact on Portuguese constitutionalism and the historical development of legal systems. Recent articles analyze military-political dynamics, migration crises, and ideological frameworks in European contexts. His scholarly output includes interdisciplinary explorations of historical sovereignty, monarchical transitions, and 21st-century governance challenges. He contributes to public discourse through media outlets like Observador and Público. Notable affiliations include Universidade Lusófona's Porto campus, with a research trajectory spanning historical jurisprudence and contemporary political ideologies.

• History of Ideas
• Enlightenment
• Liberal Constitutionalism
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Luís Moreira de Sousa is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering, Higher Technical Institute (Instituto Superior Técnico), University of Lisbon. His academic work bridges computer science and geography, with a focus on Geoinformatics rather than traditional GIS. He is affiliated with the Information and Decision Support Systems research unit and teaches Data Administration and Information Systems. His research spans several interconnected domains: spatial simulation, semantic web technologies for geospatial data, hexagonal grid systems, and resource depletion studies. Dr. de Sousa has developed innovative approaches to spatial simulation through his DSL3S (Domain Specific Language for Spatial Simulation Scenarios) and has contributed significantly to the Semantic Web through the GloSIS web ontology for soil data. His current major project is the book Spatial Linked Data Infrastructures , which bridges geospatial science and semantic web technologies. His publication record shows consistent contributions to spatial simulation tools, semantic web applications in geospatial domains, and resource depletion analysis. His work demonstrates a clear trajectory from practical spatial simulation tools toward more sophisticated semantic web applications for geospatial data. The recent focus on spatial linked data infrastructures represents the culmination of his interdisciplinary approach, combining computer science rigor with geospatial domain knowledge. Dr. de Sousa is a strong advocate for open source tools and maintains an active presence in the FOSS4G (Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial) community. His professional digital footprint includes Codeberg, Mastodon, ORCID, Google Scholar, LinkedIn, ResearchGate, and StackExchange. Outside his academic work, he maintains interests in resource depletion (having created the Portuguese Peak Oil website PicoDoPetroleo.net in 2005 and contributed to TheOilDrum), cycling (covering thousands of kilometers annually), music, and literature. His Goodreads profile shows an active engagement with science fiction, history, and science literature.

• Geoinformatics
• Spatial Simulation
• Semantic Web
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André Inácio is a Lecturer at Lusófona University , with a focus on public law, criminology, and urban security. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Right, a Higher Education Diploma in 2nd Degree Studies in Public Law, and postgraduate qualifications in Economic and European Criminal Law and Criminology. Research Interests: Public Law, Criminology, Corruption Prevention, Urban Security, Predictive Modeling, Migration Studies Publications: Explores intersections between law, security, and predictive analytics in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters.

• Public Law
• Criminology
• European Criminal Law
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André Rui Graça is a Lecturer at Lusófona University and an active researcher at CICANT . He has previously held guest professorships at Universidade da Beira Interior and Instituto Politécnico de Tomar, while contributing as a post-graduate teaching assistant at University College London. Education : PhD and MA in Film Studies (UCL), Executive MBA (University of Coimbra), BA in Art Studies (University of Coimbra) with merit awards Research Interests His research focuses on Portuguese cinema , film-market dynamics , film-music interrelations , and filmmaker theory . Publications explore cultural policies, precarity in European film industries, and entrepreneurship education, particularly in tourism contexts. Recent peer-reviewed articles examine global-local tensions in Portuguese cinema, precarity representation in media, and audience engagement with comedy films, reflecting his interest in socioeconomic and cultural dimensions of film. Conference presentations at NYU, Oxford, and UNICAMP highlight international recognition of his work. Scientific contributions include editing volumes on filmmaker theory and serving as a journal reviewer. His CresCine project (EU-funded) addresses competitiveness in small European film industries, demonstrating policy-oriented research expertise.

• Portuguese Cinema
• Cultural Policies
• Film and Music Interrelations
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Pedro Gabriel Silva is an Assistant Professor at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD). He holds a BA in Anthropology from ISCTE-IUL (1996), a DEA and PhD in Contemporary Studies from the University of Santiago de Compostela (2011), and a dual PhD in Social Work from ISCTE-IUL (Portugal) and the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) via co-tutelle (2023). His research focuses on socio-environmental conflicts, environmental justice, social movements, refugee reception policies, and the history of social work. He has conducted visiting research at UC Berkeley’s Institute of European Studies (2006) and the University of Roskilde’s Department of Environmental, Social & Spatial Change (2011). Education Highlights: B.A. Anthropology, ISCTE-IUL, 1996 DEA/PhD Contemporary Studies, University of Santiago de Compostela, 2011 PhD Social Work (co-tutelle), ISCTE-IUL & University of Jyväskylä, 2023 Key Research Projects (2013–2023): SYMBIOS: Demographic Crises & Livable Territories (Galician/EU, 2013–2017) MINECO: Mining Externalities in Iberia (Spanish Government, 2015–2017) PIMA: Environmental Monitoring Program (EDP, 2015–2022) INTEGRURAL: Rural Resilience Education (EU Erasmus+, 2021–2023) His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary social issues, emphasizing radical social work practices in revolutionary contexts and systemic challenges in refugee integration. He leads the Territorial Transitions & Wellbeing (T2WELL) research group, focusing on socio-ecological transitions in marginal regions. Key contributions include analyzing Portuguese social workers’ roles during the 1974 revolution, comparative studies on refugee policies in Portugal and Finland, and transnational social movement dynamics. His research often intersects with participatory methodologies and critical policy analysis.

• Socio-Environmental Conflicts
• Environmental Justice
• Social Movements
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