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Cristina Martins da CruzView profile

Academic

• Labor Law
• Business Law
• European Union Law
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Cristina Martins da Cruz is a Guest Professor at the Center for Judicial Studies in Portugal, focusing on Labor and Business Law. She concurrently serves as a Judge at the Lisbon Court – Labor Court since 2002 and as a Trainer for the European Justice Training Network (EJTN) since 2021. Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of Coimbra (1993) Certified Human Rights Tutor by the Council of Europe’s HELP Program (2018) Her research spans labor law, GDPR compliance in employment contexts, age discrimination, and EU legal frameworks. She has contributed to publications on telework regulations, pandemic-era labor reforms, and judicial procedures in labor disputes. Recent articles analyze transient pandemic legislation in labor processes, GDPR’s intersection with workplace safety, and the European Social Charter’s role in exceptional labor contexts. Her work emphasizes digitalization, social protections, and post-pandemic policy adaptations. Cruz acts as a speaker and trainer in international legal seminars, addressing topics like European Gender Equality Law and telework. She also holds a management role as Secretary of the General Management of JUTRA – Luso-Brazilian Association of Labor Lawyers.

• Data Protection
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Public Law
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Maria da Graça Almeida de Eça do Canto Moniz Adão da is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of Lusófona University of Lisbon and holds a Google Chair at NOVA University Lisbon, reflecting her dual academic engagement in legal scholarship and digital policy. She is actively involved in research and policy development related to data protection and EU law. PhD in Public Law, 2019, specialization in Personal Data Protection MBA, INSEAD, 2022 Visiting Researcher, Georgetown University (2016), Tilburg University (2017) Her research focuses on data protection, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), fundamental rights, and digital governance. She explores topics such as DPIAs, supervisory authorities, international data transfers, and the intersection of AI with privacy rights. Her work combines doctrinal legal analysis with policy-oriented insights, contributing to both academic discourse and practical implementation. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on data protection law, with increasing attention to emerging challenges such as AI, cloud computing, and the EU data strategy. Her works span academic articles, practical manuals, and case studies, demonstrating a commitment to both scholarly rigor and real-world applicability. Scientific Awards: European Award António Sousa Franco (2015) She is currently a researcher in the Data.PT: European Union Data Strategy in Portugal project (2024–2027), funded by Erasmus+, and contributes to public discourse through media engagements. As CEO of FUTURA, she bridges academic research with innovation and executive leadership. No information is available regarding student advising or specific departmental affiliation beyond the Faculty of Law. She is affiliated with the CEAD - Francisco Suárez Center for Advanced Studies in Law, which supports advanced legal research and academic collaboration in law.

Michail BatikasView profile

Assistant Professor

• Economics of Information Systems
• Privacy
• Platform Markets

Michail Batikas serves as an Assistant Professor of Information Systems at Nova School of Business and Economics, conducting research at the intersection of Information Systems, Strategy, and Applied Industrial Organization with a focus on digital economy regulation. His work has been published in prestigious journals including Marketing Science and the International Journal of Industrial Organization, and he previously worked as a Scientific Officer at the European Commission's Joint Research Center. His academic credentials include: PhD in Information Systems from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2011) MBA from Athens University of Economics and Business (2005) BSc in Computer Science from University of Crete (2003) Dr. Batikas specializes in Economics of Information Systems, Privacy, and Platform Markets, investigating how regulations like GDPR reshape data governance and strategic firm behavior in digital ecosystems. His research applies industrial organization frameworks to analyze privacy regulation impacts, platform market dynamics, and user strategic interactions within evolving digital economies. His recent publications reveal trends in regulatory spillovers across global data markets and self-regulatory mechanisms in online advertising ecosystems. These studies employ rigorous empirical methodologies to examine how privacy laws influence innovation pathways and how platform markets develop organic enforcement mechanisms against piracy. Scientific awards: No awards were documented in the source materials. Advising and grants: No information regarding student supervision or research funding was provided in the available texts. Labs and teams: No affiliations with research laboratories or collaborative teams were mentioned in the source documentation.

Iakovina KindylidiView profile

Visiting Professor

• Data Protection
• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
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Iakovina Kindylidi is a Visiting Professor at the NOVA School of Law , Universidade Nova de Lisboa. She specializes in data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and consumer law , advising clients globally through her role at VdA since 2019. Academic Qualifications : Licenciatura em Direito, Democritus University of Thrace LL.M. Direito Comercial, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens LL.M. International Business Law, Tilburg University Her research focuses on AI governance , digital regulation , and emerging technologies , with contributions to the European Commission's AI Office and the IEEE CertiAIED program . She actively collaborates on EU policy frameworks, including the first code of conduct for general-purpose AI providers . She co-authored multiple publications with Magda Cocco and others in journals like Sustainability and UNIO – EU Law Journal , covering topics such as AI liability, crypto-assets regulation, and data protection . Her work bridges law and technology, addressing interdisciplinary challenges in digital ecosystems.

• Consumer Behavior
• Sustainable Consumption
• Entrepreneurship
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Maria Isabel Barreiro is a Professor at the Escola Superior Agrária de Bragança within the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança , Portugal. Her research spans interdisciplinary domains including consumer behavior , sustainable consumption , entrepreneurship , and digital policy . Over the past decade, she has published extensively on topics such as bioeconomy awareness in African and Brazilian higher education, smart city technologies , and organizational commitment in healthcare professionals. Key roles: Academic researcher in agrarian and environmental economics Recent trends: Focus on Generation Z sustainability practices (2024), GDPR adoption in smart cities (2024), and empathetic nursing behavior (2024) Her article portfolio reveals expertise in: - Broad disciplines : Agriculture, Environmental Science, Economics, Healthcare - Subfields : Agroforestry systems, Digital governance, Bioeconomy education, Generational consumption patterns As a lead author, she emphasizes: • Quantitative analysis of organizational behavior (12+ studies 2020-2024) • Bibliometric reviews of emerging technologies (5G, smart tourism, influencer marketing) • Cross-sectional studies on food consumption (chestnuts, organic products, honey)

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Data Protection
• Law
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MARIA DA GRAÇA ALMEIDA DE EÇA DO CANTO MONIZ ADÃO DA FONSECA is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Law and the Center of Advanced Studies in Law (CEAD). Her work focuses on data protection, GDPR implementation, and fundamental rights governance, with a strong emphasis on EU legal frameworks. Key Affiliations : Faculty of Law, CEAD Academic Rank : Researcher Research interests include the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), risk-based approaches to data law, and the intersection of data protection with fundamental rights. Her recent publications analyze DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments), EU data strategy, and regulatory compliance mechanisms. Selected publications highlight trends in EU data governance, with sub-fields spanning GDPR compliance, judicial interpretation of data laws, and policy diffusion. She has authored peer-reviewed articles and textbooks on personal data protection. Scientific Awards : European Award António Sousa Franco (2015)

• Organizational structuring
• Business Process Redesign
• Manufacturing systems design
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JM Vilas-Boas da Silva is an Assistant Professor in the Marketing, Operations and General Management Department at ISCTE Business School, ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, and an Associate Researcher at BRU-Iscte - Business Research Unit. With over 36 years of comprehensive professional experience spanning engineering, logistics management, consultancy, business leadership, and academia, he brings exceptional practical insights to his academic work. His academic credentials include: PhD in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Cranfield University (2002) Master's degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Cranfield University (1991) Multiple postgraduate studies from Open University (UK) in Quality Management, Software Engineering, Structure and Design of Manufacturing Systems, and Manufacturing Management (1993-1996) Diploma of Advanced Studies Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) from University of Cambridge (1994) Postgraduate studies in Industrial Engineering from INETI (1987-1988) Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Higher Technical Institute - UTL (1986) Dr. Vilas-Boas da Silva's research focuses on organizational structuring, business process redesign, manufacturing systems design, lean production, sustainable operations & supply management, virtual organizations, enterprise systems, innovation and change programs, product service systems, servitization, and strategic alignment. His methodological approach favors qualitative methods and Soft Systems Methodology applied to complex organizational problems. His professional background includes engineering roles at Ferro Portugal, logistics management at Renault Portuguesa, consultancy in information systems deployment (Grupo Violas; Ford of Europe - Southampton Plant), and serving as Managing Director of Agiltec where he founded and developed his own business. His recent research projects demonstrate significant industry impact, including INOVMINERAL4.0 (2020-2023) where he served as Local Coordinator, and INOVSTONE 4.0 (2017-2020) where he worked as a researcher. These projects focus on developing advanced technologies and software for mineral resources and natural stone industries, aiming to reorient innovative industrial models through Industry 4.0 solutions across the entire value chain. His scholarly contributions span multiple domains including: Digital accessibility in multinational enterprises Green innovations in third-party logistics Sustainable customer relationship management Application of Soft Systems Methodology in organizational change Strategic alignment of operations systems Dr. Vilas-Boas da Silva has supervised 11 doctoral theses (9 in progress, 2 completed), 17 master's dissertations, and 25 master's final projects. His extensive teaching portfolio includes courses such as Quality Management, Logistics and Supply Chain, Integrated Operations Management, and Operations and Supply Chain Management across various degree programs including Bachelor's in Management, Master's in Management, and Computer Science and Business Management from 2013 through the 2025/2026 academic year.

Nuno Sousa e SilvaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Intellectual Property
• IT Law
• EU Law
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Nuno Sousa e Silva is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and a Partner at PTCS. He graduated (2011), earned his Master’s (2013), and completed his PhD (2019) at the Porto School of Law. He holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Competition Law from the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (2013). His work spans Intellectual Property, IT Law, EU Law, and Private Law, with 144 research outputs and active involvement in the Católica Research Centre for the Future of Law (CEID-CRCFL) since 2020. PhD in Law, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2019) LL.M. in Intellectual Property, MIPLC (2013) Master’s in Law, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2013) Licenciatura (LL.B.) in Law, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2011) His research focuses on Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, EU Law, and LegalTech, contributing to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals via education and legal innovation. He has published 4 books, over 50 articles, and supervised 23 research works. His 2025 articles address AI regulation and digital inheritance, while 2023-2024 outputs explore copyright adaptation and AI-robotics liability. He received the Prémio Abreu Advogados (2020), acted as legal expert for international institutions, and taught in Portugal, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Denmark, and the UK. Recent supervisions include Valente, C.D.P.D.O. (2023) on GDPR-related civil liability. His 2022-2025 projects emphasize CEID-CRCFL, AI-legality intersections, and EU legal harmonization.