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Abílio Almeida is a Portuguese social scientist and researcher at the Centre for Communication and Culture (CECS) at the Universidade do Minho since 2016. His work focuses on the intersection of media, emotions, and societal transformation.
- PhD in Communication Sciences (highest distinction) from Universidade do Minho
- Associate Editor of Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (Springer-Nature, Q1 journal)
His research explores how media democratizes cultural phenomena like laughter and redefines traditional institutions such as television. His recent books include A Cultural History of Laughter (Guerra & Paz, 2022; Routledge, 2024) and The Future of Television (Routledge, 2024), the latter proposing a new Public Service Media model adapted to digital platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
His publications analyze broad trends in media evolution, digital platform integration, and the emotional dynamics shaping contemporary communication. These works are part of the prestigious Routledge Advances in Sociology series.
- Thesis awarded highest distinction at Universidade do Minho
Almeida is affiliated with CECS, a research center supported by national funding projects such as UID/CCI/00736/2013 and UIDB/00736/2020, which underpin the organization's academic infrastructure.
