Luis Nuno Sousa

Luis Nuno Sousa is a full-time Professor at the Escola Superior de Educação de Viseu, part of the Instituto Politécnico de Viseu. With a PhD in Sociology from the University of Porto (2011), he has held academic roles since 2000, including Professor Coordenador (2022–present) and prior Professor Adjunto and Assistente positions. His work bridges Sociology of Work, Organizations, and Education, focusing on graduate employability and entrepreneurship.

• Education: PhD in Sociology (University of Porto, 2011); Master's in Social Sciences (ISCTE, 2003); Bachelor's in Sociology (University of Porto, 1999)

Research interests center on transition to work for higher education graduates, employment dynamics, youth perspectives in labor markets, and entrepreneurship education. Recent projects include environmental sustainability practices and post-pandemic career challenges.

His 15 most recent articles (2021–2025) span topics like graduate skill utilization, pandemic-era employment risks, emotional competencies in education, and entrepreneurship paradoxes. Publications appear in conferences like EDULEARN and journals such as Sociologia. He has served on thesis juries and scientific committees for over 25 student projects.

Administrative roles include Vice-President of Ethics Commission (2024–present), Coordinator of Social Sciences Area (2018–2022), and Scientific Council Member (2018–2025). He organizes academic events and evaluates educational programs under the Portuguese A3ES framework.