معرفی
Claudia Álvares is an Associate Professor (with Habilitation) in the Department of Sociology at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, where she researches Media Studies, Gender Studies, and Cultural Politics. She serves as an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte (Center for Research and Studies in Sociology), focusing on Communication and Culture. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Media & Communication Studies from Goldsmith's College, University of London (2001), a Master's in Journalism from the same institution (1996), and a Bachelor's in Social Communication from New University of Lisbon (1992). She completed her Aggregation in Communication Sciences at ISCTE in 2023.
Álvares leads groundbreaking research in media platformization, disinformation ecosystems, and gendered media representations. Her projects analyze how digital platforms reshape European identity, civic engagement, and journalistic practices. She employs critical theory frameworks to examine power dynamics in algorithmic systems and identity politics. Current international collaborations include coordinating EUMEPLAT (European Media Platforms) and researching for IBERIFIER Plus (Iberian Digital Media Observatory).
Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on digital democracy, gender asymmetry in media, and discursive polarization. Recent articles explore AI's societal impact, fiscal citizenship, and toxic online debates, often using comparative methodologies across European contexts. Works consistently intersect technology studies with critical cultural analysis.
Honors and Evaluations
- Member, European Science Foundation College of Experts
- President, European Communication Research and Education Association (2012-2016)
- Editor, Routledge Studies in European Communication Research
- Senior Editor, Cogent Social Sciences
- Evaluator for European Research Council, British Academy, and national research agencies
Academic Leadership
Supervises 23 doctoral candidates and 81 Master's students researching media populism, digital activism, and gender representation. Coordinates courses including:
- Media and Sociocultural Mediations (PhD)
- Research Design (Master's)
- Media Geopolitics
- Discursive Practices
Leads research groups at CIES-Iscte investigating platform governance and cross-cultural communication. Secured multiple EU grants for projects combating disinformation and analyzing media externalities.