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Helena Carreiras is a Full Professor and Vice-Rector at Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon, affiliated with the School of Sociology and Public Policy and the Center for Research and Studies in Sociology (CIES-Iscte). She specializes in sociology, public policy, and social research methodology, with a strong focus on gender, military institutions, and security policies.
- PhD in Social and Political Sciences, European University Institute (2004)
- Aggregation in Sociology, ISCTE (2021)
- Master’s and Bachelor’s in Sociology, ISCTE (1994, 1987)
Her research centers on gender and the military, civil-military relations, security and defense public policies, and qualitative research methodology. She has pioneered studies on gender mainstreaming in military institutions and the gender dimension of international security. Her work combines rigorous sociological analysis with policy relevance, particularly in defense and public administration.
The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in military sociology, gender studies, and public policy research. They span from methodological works on studying the military to comparative analyses of women’s integration, oral history projects on colonial war veterans, and large-scale European research initiatives on sustainable cities. Her scholarship bridges theory and practice, influencing both academic discourse and policy development.
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She has supervised over 20 Master’s and PhD students, contributing significantly to academic training in sociology and public policy. Her leadership extends to major research projects such as PIONEER, The Impact of Social Research on the Military, and studies on Portuguese armed forces post-Cold War. She has also held key administrative roles, including Director of the School of Sociology and Public Policy and coordination of numerous international conferences and workshops.
She leads the Laboratório de Estudos sobre Militares and has been instrumental in organizing academic events through CIES-Iscte and international associations such as ERGOMAS and the International Sociological Association. Her work continues to shape research on military and society in Europe and beyond.
