Louise dos Santos Lima

Louise dos Santos Lima is a post-doctoral researcher at the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development (CeiED) at Lusófona University, holding a PhD in Education Sciences from the University of Porto. She currently serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto and a Visiting Adjunct Professor at the School of Education of the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, while also acting as an external evaluator for the General Inspectorate of Education.

• PhD in Education Sciences, University of Porto
• Master's degree in Mathematics Teaching, UFRJ
• Degree in Mathematics, UFRJ

Her research centers on Teacher Training, Curriculum Studies, Management and organization of pedagogical work, and Inclusion. She actively bridges academic research with practical school interventions, notably through the European Commission project 'TeachXevidence' focused on preventing gender-based violence in schools. This work emphasizes evidence-based approaches for tangible social impact in educational environments.

Her 2020-2024 publications demonstrate consistent focus on curriculum autonomy, teacher well-being, democratic curriculum development, and educational assessment. These works highlight evidence-driven solutions to Portuguese educational challenges, particularly addressing leadership dynamics, inclusion frameworks, and policy implementation in school settings.

No scientific awards were documented in the source material.

She secures nationally and internationally funded projects including the European Commission's 'TeachXevidence' initiative. Her advisory scope spans school evaluations for the General Directorate of Education, national policy consultations, and extensive consultancy/training for Portuguese municipalities, schools, and universities. This work directly informs her research-practice integration model.

She operates within the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development (CeiED) at Lusófona University and leads the 'TeachXevidence' project team, maintaining collaborative networks across the University of Porto, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, and international educational institutions.