Iris Barbosa

Iris Barbosa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal. She holds a Ph.D. in Management (Organization and Corporate Policies) from Universidade do Minho (2010), an MA in Human Resources Management (2003), and a BA in Management (1999).

• Research Focus: Organizational behavior, corporate social responsibility, diversity management, and graduate employability.
• Key Contributions: Pioneered the adaptation of Multiple Mini-Interviews (MMI) for assessing transversal competencies in Portuguese graduates; explored CSR practices in East Timor multinationals and diversity discourse in academic organizations.
• Publications: 15+ peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics like graduate job market readiness, employer perceptions of transferable skills, and organizational diversity challenges.
• Academic Leadership: Taught at Universidade do Minho since 2000, progressing from Junior Teaching Assistant to Assistant Professor.