José Cavaleiro Rodrigues

Dr. José Cavaleiro Rodrigues is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Communication, Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, and serves as IPL Pro-President for Research and Development. He coordinates the Postgraduate Program in Creative Industries: Management and Trends, while also being affiliated with the Networked Center for Research in Anthropology (CRIA).

• PhD in Urban and City Anthropology from FCSH-UNL
• Founder of the scientific journal Comunicação Pública (2005)
• Director of IPL Editions Collections

His research focuses on urban anthropology, visual representation, and socio-cultural dynamics, particularly addressing themes such as urban inequalities, creative industries, and civic participation. Rodrigues actively contributes to academic publishing through his editorial leadership. His work bridges theoretical anthropology with practical applications in media, entrepreneurship, and public policy.