Lia Araújo

Lia Araújo is an Adjunct Professor at the Escola Superior de Educação de Viseu (Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, Portugal) and a researcher at the Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias e Serviços de Saúde. She holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences (2015, University of Porto) and a Doctoral Program in Educational and Behavioral Sciences (2024, University of Vigo) with a thesis on photovoice in social education. Her research focuses on aging, gerontology, photovoice methodology, and mental health in higher education students.

• Education:
  • PhD in Biomedical Sciences (2015), University of Porto
  • Doctoral Program in Educational and Behavioral Sciences (2024), University of Vigo
  • Master’s in Gerontology (2010), University of Aveiro

Research Interests: Araújo specializes in ageism, intergenerational programs, and technology-driven social inclusion for older adults. She leads projects like PERENE (community-based learning for aging populations) and VIAS (app development for social inclusion). Her work bridges social education and biomedical aging, with a focus on participatory methodologies and lifelong learning.

Publications & Trends: Her recent articles emphasize ageism reduction through photovoice, mental health in aging, and technology integration for elderly care. Key subfields include gerotranscendence, caregiver interventions, and community-based aging strategies.

• Scientific Awards:
  • 2017 Best Article of the Year (IPV CI&DETS)
  • 2016 Paper of the Month in International Psychogeriatrics
  • 2010 Best Poster at III Rehabilitate for Life Congress
  • 2017 FLAD Grant for U.S. Conference Participation

Professional Affiliations: She collaborates with Alzheimer Portugal - Café Memória and co-led projects like MENTHA (mental health and aging) and QASP (quality of life in Portugal/Spain/Sweden). She is an active member of CASE50+ and ANG (National Association of Gerontologists).