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Il Memming Park is a Professor and Group Leader at the Centre for Restorative Neurotechnology within the Champalimaud Research division of the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal. His work bridges computational neuroscience, machine learning, and statistical modeling to understand neural dynamics and computation. Dr. Park's research focuses on developing statistical and machine learning methods for analyzing neural time series data. His lab investigates the appropriate language for neural dynamics that can explain and generate specific predictions on neural data and behavior. He builds on foundations of dynamical systems and stochastic processes to create models of neural computation tightly tied to biology. His publications reveal a strong emphasis on developing methods like variational latent Gaussian processes and exponential family dynamical systems to extract meaningful patterns from complex neural recordings. His work spans both theoretical developments in computational methods and their application to real neural data from areas like visual cortex, parietal cortex, and other brain regions involved in perception and decision making. Dr. Park has previously held positions at Stony Brook University and the University of Texas at Austin, where he was affiliated with departments of Neurobiology and Behavior, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Psychology, and Neuroscience. His lab at Champalimaud includes multiple PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and research staff working collaboratively on various aspects of neural data analysis and modeling. The team employs an interdisciplinary approach combining neuroscience, statistics, machine learning, and dynamical systems theory.

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neural Dynamics
• Machine Learning
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David Lindlbauer is an Assistant Professor at the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) within Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. He leads the Augmented Perception Lab and co-directs the CMU Extended Reality Technology Center (XRTC) . His research bridges Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, and Computer Vision to create adaptive interfaces that enhance human-digital interaction. Education : PhD (summa cum laude) from Technische Universität Berlin , MSc and BSc from University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria Previous Affiliation : Postdoctoral Researcher at ETH Zurich (2018-2020) David's research focuses on understanding human perception of digital information and developing computational approaches to optimize AR/VR interface usability. Key areas include: Context-aware adaptive interfaces Visual saliency and attention modeling Spatial audio-haptic systems Optimal placement algorithms Object manipulation in Remixed Reality Diminished/ambient MR interfaces His 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) span topics in adaptive XR interfaces, multimodal notifications, haptic systems, and spatial cognition. These works appear at venues like ACM CHI, ACM UIST, IEEE VR, and Frontiers in VR. Common themes include: Machine learning for interface adaptation Human factors in XR design Real-time environment analysis Privacy-aware display systems Collaborative MR interfaces Accessibility enhancements Scientific Recognition : Best Paper Honorable Mention Award (ACM CHI 2024) Best Paper Award (ACM ISS 2023) ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellowship Multiple best paper recognitions at CHI, UIST, and IEEE VR Teaching & Leadership : Course developer for CMU's "Interactive Extended Reality" Mentor for NASA SUITS Challenge team Co-chair roles at CHI and UIST Overseeing PhD students and research interns

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
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Joe Paton is a Professor and Principal Investigator at the Champalimaud Neuroscience Programme, Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal. He leads the Paton Lab which focuses on understanding how animals determine which environmental cues are predictive of behaviorally relevant events, known as the credit assignment problem. His research combines behavioral experiments with neurophysiological recordings in rodents to investigate neural mechanisms of time perception and decision making. Dr. Paton's research interests center on interval timing, temporal processing in the brain, and the neural basis of learning. His work particularly examines how the striatum and dopamine systems contribute to time perception and how animals solve the credit assignment problem through statistical inference in the time domain. His lab employs advanced techniques including optogenetics, neural recordings, and computational modeling to address these questions. Analysis of Dr. Paton's recent publications reveals a strong focus on striatal function in timing processes, with particular attention to how neural populations encode temporal information. His work bridges behavioral neuroscience with computational approaches, demonstrating how timing mechanisms influence decision making and learning processes. The research spans multiple levels from cellular mechanisms to behavioral outputs. Midbrain dopamine neurons control judgment of time (2016) Striatal dynamics explain duration judgments (2015) A Scalable Population Code for Time in the Striatum (2015) The Neural Basis of Timing: Distributed Mechanisms for Diverse Functions (2018) Dr. Paton has mentored numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers through the INDP (International Neuroscience Doctoral Program) and supervises a diverse team including research technicians, postdocs, and students. His lab has contributed significantly to understanding the neural basis of time perception and its role in learning and decision making. The Paton Lab also develops experimental tools and frameworks like Bonsai for behavioral neuroscience research.

• Neural Mechanisms of Time
• Interval Timing
• Rodent Neurophysiology
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Nuno Miguel Fonseca Ferreira is a Full Professor at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra (ISEC), part of the Polytechnic of Coimbra, where he currently serves as President of the Scientific Council. His academic career spans over 25 years at ISEC, progressing from Assistant to Professor Coordenador Principal. He has held significant leadership positions including Vice-President of ISEC (2001-2005), Pro-President of the Polytechnic of Coimbra (2009-2010), President of ISEC (2010-2013), and Vice-President of the Polytechnic of Coimbra (2013-2017), where he was responsible for internationalization initiatives. His educational background includes a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Porto (1996), a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (2006), and a Habilitation Title (Aggregation) from the same institution (2020). His research focuses on Robotic Systems, with specialization in cooperative robotic systems as evidenced by his Habilitation work. Professor Ferreira's research spans multiple domains of robotics and intelligent systems, with particular emphasis on multi-robot coordination, environmental applications, and medical robotics. His work bridges theoretical control systems with practical applications across diverse fields including forestry, healthcare, manufacturing, and education. He has developed innovative approaches to robotic manipulation, sensor integration, and human-robot interaction, often incorporating advanced techniques from artificial intelligence and machine learning. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward practical applications of robotics in real-world environments, particularly in forestry maintenance, industrial automation, and medical applications. The research shows progression from theoretical control systems to applied robotics in challenging environments, with increasing integration of computer vision, deep learning, and collaborative systems. His work spans both fundamental robotics research and immediate industrial applications, reflecting a balance between academic inquiry and practical implementation. Professor Ferreira has supervised two doctoral theses and participated in numerous research projects with substantial funding. His leadership extends to coordinating 15 of the 33 national and international R&D projects he has participated in, demonstrating significant grant acquisition and management capabilities. His international collaborations through Erasmus+ and other European programs highlight his role in fostering global research partnerships. He is an integrated member of GECAD (Research Group in Engineering and Intelligent Computing for Innovation and Advanced Development), a Portuguese R&D unit classified as Excellent by the Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation. Additionally, he is a member of LASI (Associated Laboratory for Intelligent Systems), the Portuguese laboratory associated with Artificial Intelligence, connecting him to a broader national research ecosystem.

• Robotic Systems
• Intelligent Computing
• Artificial Intelligence
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Julien Diogo serves as Adjunct Professor at Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's School of Education of Viseu since 2020, teaching Market Analysis, Consumer Behavior, Strategic Communication, and Innovation/Creativity courses. He concurrently holds Visiting Professor positions at ISAG (Higher Institute of Administration and Management) since 2018 for Executive MBA programs and was Professor of Organizational Communication at ISCA-UA (2022-2023). His academic roles extend to Visiting Facilitator positions at Brazil's Personal Branding Academy and ISLA's Postgraduate Program in Innovation. His educational background includes: PhD in Communication Sciences (in progress, 2023-2026) at University of Coimbra Specialization in Teacher and Trainer Training (2022-2023) from Employment and Training Institute of Braga Marketing Specialist title (2019) from Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Master's in Communication and Marketing (2010-2012) from Polytechnic Institute of Viseu (Final Grade: 17/20) Bachelor's in Social Communication (2005-2008) from Polytechnic Institute of Viseu (Grade: 17/20) Diogo's research integrates neuromarketing with consumer behavior analysis, focusing on emotional responses in digital environments, Generation Z consumption patterns, and neuroscience applications in place branding. His work examines how cognitive processes influence purchasing decisions through physiological measurements and behavioral experiments, particularly investigating caffeine's neuropharmacological effects on consumer arousal and shop window design's attentional impact. He bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical marketing strategy development. His publication trajectory reveals increasing focus on digital-emotional consumer interfaces, with recent work analyzing pandemic-era behavior shifts and Gen Z's narrative processing. Key thematic clusters include neuromarketing validation in retail architecture, emotional sustainability in e-marketplaces, and neuroscientific foundations of territorial branding, demonstrating consistent application of cognitive neuroscience to contemporary marketing challenges. Scientific recognition includes: 2008 Academic Merit Award for Best Social Communication Student (Polytechnic Institute of Viseu) 2021 Nomination for Global Teacher Prize Portugal Diogo actively supervises master's research including thesis on territorial brand communication (2024), language informality in digital contexts (2024), and Apple's Lovemarks strategy for Generation Z (2024). He contributes to research projects like INOV C+ Intelligent Innovation Ecosystem (2024-present) and co-orientated neuromarketing studies on advertising reception decoding (2020). His academic service includes peer review for IGI Global and International Journal of Marketing. Through his dual leadership as CCO of ICN Agency (neuromarketing consultancy), co-director of PsicoSoma (publishing/training), and expertMind (LMS platform), Diogo maintains robust industry-academia integration, developing neuromarketing frameworks applied across retail, urban planning, and digital experience design contexts.

• Neuromarketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Applied Cognitive Neuroscience
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Claudia Álvares is an Associate Professor (with Habilitation) in the Department of Sociology at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, where she researches Media Studies, Gender Studies, and Cultural Politics. She serves as an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte (Center for Research and Studies in Sociology), focusing on Communication and Culture. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Media & Communication Studies from Goldsmith's College, University of London (2001), a Master's in Journalism from the same institution (1996), and a Bachelor's in Social Communication from New University of Lisbon (1992). She completed her Aggregation in Communication Sciences at ISCTE in 2023. Álvares leads groundbreaking research in media platformization , disinformation ecosystems , and gendered media representations . Her projects analyze how digital platforms reshape European identity, civic engagement, and journalistic practices. She employs critical theory frameworks to examine power dynamics in algorithmic systems and identity politics. Current international collaborations include coordinating EUMEPLAT (European Media Platforms) and researching for IBERIFIER Plus (Iberian Digital Media Observatory). Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on digital democracy , gender asymmetry in media , and discursive polarization . Recent articles explore AI's societal impact, fiscal citizenship, and toxic online debates, often using comparative methodologies across European contexts. Works consistently intersect technology studies with critical cultural analysis. Honors and Evaluations Member, European Science Foundation College of Experts President, European Communication Research and Education Association (2012-2016) Editor, Routledge Studies in European Communication Research Senior Editor, Cogent Social Sciences Evaluator for European Research Council, British Academy, and national research agencies Academic Leadership Supervises 23 doctoral candidates and 81 Master's students researching media populism, digital activism, and gender representation. Coordinates courses including: Media and Sociocultural Mediations (PhD) Research Design (Master's) Media Geopolitics Discursive Practices Leads research groups at CIES-Iscte investigating platform governance and cross-cultural communication. Secured multiple EU grants for projects combating disinformation and analyzing media externalities.

• Media Studies
• Gender Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Jan Theeuwes is a full Professor and current Head of Department at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Department of Cognitive Psychology. With over 250 peer-reviewed publications, he leads research in visual attention, statistical learning, and distractor suppression mechanisms. His work bridges fundamental cognitive science with practical applications in road design and human factors. His educational background includes: BSc in Mechanical Engineering (1981) BSc and MSc in Experimental Psychology with highest honors (cum laude) from Tilburg University (1987) PhD from Vrije Universiteit with highest honors (1992) Theeuwes' research focuses on fundamental knowledge acquisition regarding perception, attention, memory, and emotion using diverse methodologies including behavioral measurements, eye tracking, fMRI, psychophysiological recordings, patient studies, and computational modeling. His specific contributions span attentional and oculomotor capture, working memory, multimodal integration, remapping, face perception, visual search, emotion processing, unconscious processing, the attentional blink, reward processing, and applied road design research. His recent work demonstrates how statistical learning shapes attentional selection by creating predictive models of where and when to expect relevant information. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on the neural and behavioral mechanisms of learned distractor suppression, with particular emphasis on how statistical regularities in the environment shape attentional priority maps. His research increasingly integrates electrophysiological methods with behavioral paradigms to uncover the temporal dynamics of attentional selection and suppression processes. His notable scientific achievements include: Election to the Royal Dutch Academy of Science (KNAW) in 2010 Receiving the first Bertelson Award for outstanding psychological research from the European Society for Cognitive Psychology in 2001 Serving as president of ESCOP (European Society for Cognitive Psychology) from 2016 to 2018 Theeuwes serves as principal advisor to the Dutch Department of Transportation (Rijkswaterstaat) regarding road design and signing. In 2023, he co-founded Attention Architects with two former PhD students, a company applying eye-tracking research to practical settings. His work has received substantial research funding supporting his investigations into attentional mechanisms and their real-world applications. Theeuwes has established collaborations across multiple institutions and mentored numerous researchers who have gone on to establish their own careers in cognitive science. He leads the Cognition Team at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, which investigates fundamental attentional processes using cutting-edge methodologies. The team maintains strong connections with applied research settings through projects with government agencies and industry partners, particularly in transportation safety. Their current work focuses on how statistical learning dynamically shapes attentional selection in complex visual environments.

• Visual Attention
• Perception
• Statistical Learning
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Pedro Dionísio is a Full Professor and Director of the Post-Graduation in Management and Marketing of Sports at ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa. He teaches Sports Marketing and oversees the Management and Marketing of Sports program. With a PhD from HEC Paris, his expertise spans sports marketing, fan behavior, and digital marketing strategies. He has authored 14 books, including the bestseller 'Mercator,' and his research explores topics like sports event management, sponsorship effectiveness, and consumer-generated content. Education: PhD in Management from HEC Paris. His research interests focus on the intersection of sports and marketing, including fan tribal behavior, sponsorship impact, and digital marketing trends. Notable works analyze the role of social media, volunteerism in nonprofits, and the economic impact of large-scale sports events. His recent publications address challenges in e-commerce loyalty systems and the evolution of marketing practices in the digital age. Dr. Dionísio contributes to the Marketing Futurecast Lab, exploring future marketing trends, and has conducted studies on piracy in academic publishing and donation drivers in religious vs. secular contexts. His work bridges theoretical marketing principles with real-world applications in sports, tourism, and consumer behavior.

• Sports Marketing
• Sports Management
• Consumer Behavior
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Alexandre Manuel de Castro Passos de Almeida is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Science and Technology at the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL), where he also contributes to the School of Technology and Architecture. He is an Associate Researcher at the Institute of Telecommunications - IUL, actively involved in the Radio Systems Group, focusing on telecommunications and sensor-based environmental monitoring. PhD in Telecommunications, ISCTE-IUL, 2012 His research interests span telecommunications, wireless sensor networks, air quality monitoring, computer architecture, and robotics. He has led and contributed to innovative projects such as ExpoLis, which uses mobile sensor networks on public buses to map urban air pollution. His work bridges engineering and environmental science, aiming to influence urban policy and public health through real-time data systems. The most recent publications highlight a strong trend toward deploying low-cost, mobile sensor networks for environmental monitoring, particularly in urban settings. His work integrates computer systems, signal processing, and sustainable technology, with applications in smart cities, public health, and robotics. Topics like air quality mapping, energy harvesting, and noise-aware robot navigation reflect a multidisciplinary approach to solving real-world problems. He has advised seven Master’s students at ISCTE-IUL, guiding research in sensor networks, air pollution, database performance, robotic navigation, and personal photography assistants. While no specific scientific awards are listed, his contributions to funded research projects and consistent scholarly output indicate recognition in his field. He has held leadership roles in academic governance, including Vice President of the Pedagogical Council, underscoring his institutional engagement. His teaching portfolio includes core courses such as Fundamentals of Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, and Big Data Processing, delivered across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programs. He is involved in research projects that combine academic innovation with practical urban applications, particularly through the deployment of scalable, open-source environmental sensing systems.

• Telecommunications
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Air Quality Monitoring
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Sandra C. Soares is an Associate Professor with Habilitation at the University of Aveiro, Department of Education and Psychology, and a Researcher at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Clinical Neuroscience. Her academic career spans over 15 years, with continuous contributions to cognitive neuroscience, emotion processing, and social cognition research. Dr. Soares' research interests focus on understanding how emotions such as fear and disgust impact behavior, psychophysiology, and neural processing. She employs a multisensory approach (primarily visual and olfactory stimuli) to investigate these phenomena, examining how emotional processes interact with cognitive functions like attention and memory. Her work integrates evolutionary theories with both basic and applied research settings, including clinical disorders such as Psychotic Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Social Anxiety Disorders, and Phobias. She maintains strong interdisciplinary collaborations with computer science experts to develop personalized and preventive mental health care systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of emotion, perception, and cognition, with particular emphasis on how threat-related stimuli are processed. Her work spans multiple methodologies including psychophysiological measurements, behavioral experiments, and neuroimaging techniques. A significant portion of her research examines olfactory-emotional interactions and their implications for understanding social cognition in both neurotypical populations and clinical conditions. Dr. Soares leads the Social Cognition and Body Odors Team, where she combines experimental-cognitive approaches with clinical applications. Her research has significant implications for understanding the mechanisms underlying social cognition deficits in clinical populations and developing more effective interventions. With 199 publications and over 37,000 reads on ResearchGate, her work has garnered considerable attention in the scientific community, with 1,411 citations reflecting its impact in the field.

• Social Cognition
• Emotion Processing
• Psychophysiology
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Pedro U. Lima is a Full Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon, and President of the Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR/IST), coordinating the Intelligent Robots and Systems group (IRSg). He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1994). His research focuses on intelligent control systems, multi-robot coordination, and human-robot interaction, with contributions to robotics competitions like RoboCup and initiatives like the European Robotics League (E.R.L.). Lima has served as Vice President of the RoboCup Federation, Trustee of IEEE Portugal RAS Chapter, and Portuguese National Delegate to the European Space Agency’s Human Spaceflight Program Board. He led the Cátedra de Excelencia sabbatical at UC3M (2010), contributing decision-theoretic approaches to human-robot interaction. His work integrates robotics with societal impact, including outreach through the Pavilhão do Conhecimento and media appearances. He coordinates large projects like euROBIN (EU Horizon Europe) and CRAI (Portugal’s PRR), advancing robotics in domains like autonomous delivery and social robotics.

• Robotics
• Multi-Robot Systems
• Autonomous Systems
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Rita Coelho do Vale is an Associate Professor of Marketing at CATÓLICA-LISBON School of Business and Economics, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, where she serves as Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Director of the Behavioral Insights Unit. She holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from Tilburg University, an MBA from Faculdade de Economia-UNL, and a Licenciatura in Economics from Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Her research centers on consumer behavior, with a focus on decision-making, self-regulation, impulsive buying, and sustainable consumption. Rita has published extensively in leading journals such as the Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Business Ethics , and Journal of Product & Brand Management . Her work explores how consumers regulate behavior, respond to ethical claims, and are influenced by packaging and brand strategies, particularly in private label and fair trade contexts. The trend in her recent publications shows a strong emphasis on behavioral insights, integrating psychology with marketing to understand subtle influences on consumer choices, including package size deception, copycat branding, and moral licensing. Her research often employs experimental and cross-cultural methods. Scientific Roles and Leadership: Dean for Undergraduate Programs, CATÓLICA-LISBON Director, Behavioral Insights Unit Oversees LERNE (Laboratory of Experimental Research in Economics and Management), PEO (Online Research Panel), and OSP (Observatory of the Portuguese Society) Teaching: She teaches Consumer Behavior, Services Marketing, and Research Methodologies across undergraduate, master’s, and executive education programs, including customized corporate programs. Grants and Research Leadership: As Director of the Behavioral Insights Unit, she leads a multidisciplinary team conducting experimental and applied research in consumer and economic behavior. She has contributed to national and international research initiatives, though specific grants are not listed in the source text. Labs and Teams: She leads the Behavioral Insights Unit, which integrates experimental, online, and societal observation platforms to advance behavioral research in marketing and economics.

• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing
• Decision-Making Processes
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Dr. Olivia Petit is a Lecturer and researcher in Marketing at KEDGE Business School specializing in consumer neuroscience, sensory marketing, and digital marketing. Her research employs advanced methodologies including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies to investigate mental imagery and multisensory interactions in consumer experiences. Her research interests focus on consumer neuroscience , sensory marketing , digital marketing , AR/VR applications , and food marketing . Dr. Petit examines how sensory cues influence consumer behavior, particularly in digital environments, with emphasis on visual, auditory, and tactile elements that shape consumer experiences and decision-making processes. Analysis of her recent publications (2021-2024) reveals a strong trajectory toward multisensory digital experiences , ethical considerations in customer experience , and advanced applications of extended reality in marketing contexts. Her work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and business applications with particular focus on food and beverage marketing. Scientific recognition includes: Nestlé Foundation award (2012) EMAC McKinsey Marketing Dissertation Award (2015) Dr. Petit has established significant collaborations with researchers across Europe and has published in top-tier journals spanning marketing, neuroscience, psychology, and food science domains. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding the cognitive and sensory mechanisms underlying consumer behavior in both traditional and digital contexts. Her laboratory work incorporates advanced technologies including virtual reality systems and neuroimaging techniques to explore how multisensory cues influence consumer perception, decision-making, and behavior in retail and online environments.

• Consumer Neuroscience
• Sensory Marketing
• Digital Marketing
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Elisabeth Kastenholz is an Associate Professor at the University of Aveiro's Department of Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering and Tourism since 1994. She coordinates the Tourism and Development Research Line at GOVCOPP research unit and oversees international mobility initiatives for DEGEIT. PhD in Tourism Studies (University of Aveiro, 2002) MBA (Oporto Business School, 1997) Licenciatura in Tourism Management (1993) Her research focuses on sustainability-enhancing destination marketing, co-creative tourism experiences, and rural development. She explores wine tourism, food tourism, and innovative methodologies like eyetracking and geographic mapping, with over 500 publications and 3700 SCOPUS citations. Recent projects include the TWINE initiative for sustainable rural tourism and Erasmus+ collaborations in cultural heritage management. She supervises numerous master's and doctoral students while serving on editorial boards for leading tourism journals like Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Zeitschrift für Tourismuswissenschaft .

• Sustainable Tourism
• Rural Tourism
• Tourism Marketing
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Maria João Carneiro is an Associate Professor in Tourism at the University of Aveiro (UA), where she has worked since 1993. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Department of Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering and Tourism and holds leadership roles in the Undergraduate Degree in Tourism Management and Planning, including Vice-Director. Her academic leadership extends to PhD, Master’s, and undergraduate programs, where she has held directorial and committee roles. Coordinated 9 books and 2 international journal issues Co-author of over 260 publications (90 journal papers, 50+ book chapters, 35+ conference papers) h-index of 25 in Scopus (22 excluding self-citations) Member of the editorial board of Management Letters Her research focuses on sustainable tourism, accessible tourism for people with disabilities, wine tourism, rural tourism, and environmental impacts on visitor behavior. She has contributed to projects like TWINE (Co-creating sustainable Tourism & WINe Experiences) funded by FCT and ERASMUS+, with emphasis on co-creation in tourism experiences and accessibility challenges in museums and wine routes. Recent publications analyze topics such as: Family-friendly wine tourism in Portuguese wine routes Tourism-air quality interdependence and visitor travel planning Co-creation barriers in museums for visually impaired visitors Sustainability perceptions and destination loyalty Maria João Carneiro participates in external evaluations of study cycles for A3ES and collaborates with research groups like DSS-Lab and Tourism and Development (TD). Her work spans editorial contributions, project coordination, and academic governance, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to tourism studies.

• Tourism Management
• Sustainable Tourism
• Accessible Tourism
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