Ana Neiva

Ana Neiva serves as an invited Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto (FAUP) and FCAATI, Universidade Lusófona, where she holds the position of vice-director for the ARQ.ID research unit. Her academic work bridges architectural practice with curation, health studies, and societal engagement, most notably through her deputy-curatorship of Portugal's official representation at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale titled 'Fertile Futures'.

Education

• PhD in Architecture from FAUP, University of Porto, with thesis 'Exhibiting Portuguese Architecture: Twentieth-century Curatorial Strategies'
• Licenciatura (Bachelor) in Architecture
• Postgraduate studies in Projecto do Espaço Habitacional e Formas do Habitar
• Specialized training in Exhibition Planning, Sustainable Construction Certification (Lidera System), and International Project Seminars

Research Focus

Neiva's research investigates architecture's expansion into art, societal structures, and health-wellbeing ecosystems, with particular emphasis on curatorial methodologies. Her work analyzes how architectural exhibitions shape cultural memory and democratic discourse, especially regarding Portuguese modernism. Recent projects demonstrate growing interdisciplinary integration between architectural design and public health frameworks, examining how built environments influence human well-being.

Publication Trends

Her 2023-2026 publications reveal three dominant trajectories: (1) Critical examinations of Portuguese architecture within democratic transitions (1974-2024), (2) Innovative curatorial frameworks for architectural exhibitions, and (3) Health-oriented spatial design principles. The 'Fertile Futures' project series exemplifies this synthesis, connecting hydrogeographical studies with architectural representation while addressing contemporary societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Awards

No scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the source material.

Academic Leadership

• Vice-director of ARQ.ID research unit at Universidade Lusófona
• Integrated researcher at CEAU (Center for Architecture and Urban Studies) at FAUP
• Co-curator of major international exhibitions including Venice Biennale 2023 and Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale 2015

Research Infrastructure

Neiva operates within robust institutional frameworks through CEAU at FAUP and ARQ.ID at Lusófona, while maintaining significant international collaborations. Her current 'Fertile Futures' ecosystem involves partnerships with e-flux Architecture and multidisciplinary teams across Portugal, with recent expansion into ship interior design through projects like the Gate 1 river cruise vessel and DAGON oceanographic research vessel.