Catarina Vasques Rito

Catarina Vasques Rito is an Assistant Professor at Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, specializing in Fashion Design and its sociocultural, technological, and sustainability dimensions. Her work bridges academic research with industry innovation.

• Education: PhD in Fashion Design (Universidade da Beira Interior/Universidade do Minho, 2019); BSc in Communication and Journalism (Instituto Português de Estudos Superiores, 1999)

Research Focus: Cultural identity in fashion, sustainability practices, and textile technology. She explores how academic education shapes national fashion brands and integrates traditional techniques with modern innovation.

Article Trends: Her publications (2017–2025) emphasize Portuguese cultural identity, traditional textile technologies, gender-neutral fashion, and sustainable practices, often contextualized through case studies and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Awards: No explicit awards mentioned in the provided text.

Advising: Supervised 11 master's dissertations and 6 bachelor's theses. Participated as Co-Investigator in a project focused on fashion internationalization.

Labs/Teams: Involved in organizing academic events like Over&Out fashion shows and Simpósio do Ensino da Moda e a ITV, which highlight student work and industry partnerships.