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Alexandre Calado is an Invited Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Policy at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, where he also earned his PhD in Sociology in 2023. He is an integrated researcher at CIES-Iscte, focusing on the research line 'Inequalities, Work and Well Being'. His academic journey includes a Master's in Urban Studies and a Bachelor's in Sociology, both from Iscte-IUL.
- PhD in Sociology, ISCTE-IUL (2016–2023)
- Master's in Urban Studies, ISCTE-IUL (2007–2010)
- Bachelor's in Sociology, ISCTE-IUL (1999–2004)
His research centers on poverty, social inequalities, resilience, social protection, employment, and education, with a critical lens on public policies during crises. He investigates how resilience is framed ideologically and its implications for welfare systems, particularly in Southern Europe. His work bridges sociology, political economy, and public policy analysis.
His recent publications show a strong focus on resilience theory, welfare state evolution in Portugal, labor relations under crisis, and policy evaluation during the pandemic. These works span journals like Sociology, Problems and Practices, Comparative Sociology, and Social Policy and Society, as well as book chapters and policy reports.
His scientific contributions include critical perspectives on the use of 'resilience' in policy discourse, questioning its potential to deflect responsibility from institutional support to individual adaptation. He has co-authored influential reports on mutualism, long-term care, and post-coal transition in Portugal.
- Labor relations under hardship in Europe (2023)
- Fighting poverty in times of crisis in Europe (2022)
- Structural foundations of social resilience (2020)
- Welfare state development in Portugal (2019)
Calado actively contributes to academic and policy debates through conference communications and collaborative research projects. He is involved in evaluating social programs and public policies, particularly those targeting vulnerable populations. His work emphasizes the importance of structural solutions over individualized resilience narratives.
He is affiliated with research teams focused on household resilience, social inequality, and crisis response in Europe, contributing to both national and international projects. His interdisciplinary approach integrates sociological theory with empirical policy analysis.