João Manuel Machado Ferrão

João Manuel Machado Ferrão is a Research Professor at the Institute for Social Sciences, University of Lisbon. His work spans regional development, human geography, public policies, economic geography, and spatial planning.

• 2011 - Present: Research Professor, Institute for Social Sciences, University of Lisbon
• 1992-2010: Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Social Sciences, University of Lisbon
• 1986-1991: Professor, Department of Geography, University of Lisbon
• 1976-1986: Lecturer, Department of Geography, University of Lisbon

Scientific Awards & Memberships:

• Adviser of the National Strategy for Security and Defense working group (2011)
• Member of Academia das Ciências de Lisboa (2010)
• Member of Conselho Nacional do Ambiente e Desenvolvimento Sustentável (2010)
• President of the General Assembly of the Portuguese Association of Geographers (2010)
• President of the Portuguese Association for Regional Development (1987-1990)