Catarina Leitão

Catarina Leitão serves as an invited Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, contributing to academic instruction and research. She maintains active collaborative roles at the Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Intervention (CINEICC) and the Center for Social Studies (CES), both under the University of Coimbra umbrella, and is formally registered with the Order of Portuguese Psychologists (OPP).

Her academic foundation includes a doctoral degree in Social Psychology awarded by the University of Minho, establishing her expertise in psychological and social research frameworks.

Leitão's research program centers on citizen social science, inclusive education, and family support, reflecting a strong commitment to community-driven methodologies and equitable educational practices. These interconnected domains emphasize participatory approaches to social challenges, particularly in fostering inclusive learning environments and strengthening family-centered support systems within diverse communities.

Her institutional engagement spans multiple research ecosystems, notably through CINEICC's neuropsychology and behavioral intervention initiatives and CES's interdisciplinary social studies platform, enabling cross-cutting investigations into societal dynamics and educational policy implementation.