Fabio Alexandre Faria

Fabio Alexandre Faria is an Invited Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the School of Sociology and Public Policy (ESPP), ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon. He is also an Associate Researcher at CIES-Iscte, where he contributes to the FCT-funded project on international police cooperation in the Ibero-American Atlantic (c. 1870-1940). He holds a PhD in Modern and Contemporary History – Defense and International Relations from ISCTE, awarded in 2021.

His academic qualifications include:

• PhD in Modern and Contemporary History - Defense and International Relations (2016–2021)
• Diploma of Advanced Studies in the same field (2017)
• Master’s degree in Modern and Contemporary History - International Relations (2015)
• Postgraduate studies in Modern and Contemporary History - International Relations (2014)
• Bachelor’s degree in Modern and Contemporary History (2013)

Faria's research centers on contemporary history, with a focus on refugees, transnational mobilities, political surveillance, and police repression during the Estado Novo regime. His work explores the intersections of migration, state control, and humanitarian responses, particularly in the context of the Spanish Civil War and WWII. He has published extensively on topics such as border policing, exile networks, and the treatment of political refugees in Portugal.

His recent publications, spanning from 2023 to 2025, reflect a strong trend in transnational history, refugee studies, and Iberian political dynamics. Key themes include the repression and solidarity experienced by Spanish refugees, anti-communist policing, transatlantic exile routes, and the role of cultural institutions in preserving memory. His research combines archival depth with interdisciplinary approaches, engaging with criminology, political science, and social history.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Mário Soares Award - EDP Foundation (2021)
• Honorable Mention, Victor de Sá Prize for Contemporary History (2021)

Faria has advised and presented at numerous academic events, served on scientific committees, and engaged in public history through exhibitions and educational outreach. He was a member of the scientific committee for the 'Refuges, exiles and migrations' summer school (2024) and coordinated historical events related to the Ereirense Philharmonic Society. He has also been a history teacher at Cartaxo Secondary School (2023), demonstrating a commitment to both academic and public education. His editorial service includes membership on the editorial team of Read History since 2024.

He is actively involved in research projects and academic networks focused on transnational crime, police cooperation, and refugee histories, positioning him as a key contributor to contemporary Portuguese historiography.