Isabel Maria Perez da Silva Babo

Isabel Maria Perez da Silva Babo is a Professor and Vice-Rector for Internationalization and Cooperation at Lusófona University, affiliated with the Faculty of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technology and the CICANT research center. Her academic career spans Communication Sciences, Sociology, and Digital Social Networks, with a focus on activism, populism, and networked communication.

• PhD in Communication Sciences (University of Minho)
• PhD and DEA in Sociology (École des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris)
• Bachelor’s in Philosophy (University of Porto)

Her research explores feminist movements, social contestation, and digital counterpower, often employing discourse analysis and networked communication frameworks. Recent work includes studies on the International Feminist Strike, #MeToo in Portugal, and pandemic information dynamics. She is an active researcher in projects like FEMglocal (2022–2024) and Networked Activism (2020–2022).

Her scientific productions span gender studies, social movements, and digital platforms, with a focus on Portuguese society and global climate activism. She collaborates with institutions in Portugal, Tunisia, and Egypt, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary sociopolitical challenges.