Luís Filipe Madeira

Luís Filipe Madeira is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Beira Interior (UBI), affiliated with the Department of Political Science. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Institut d'Études Politiques (Bordeaux IV), a Master’s from the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London), and degrees in Law and Public Affairs from European institutions. His academic roles include teaching Political Science and International Relations courses at UBI, focusing on EU institutions, electoral systems, and public policy. Madeira is an integrated researcher at the Institute of Practical Philosophy and collaborates with the Center for Overseas History (New University of Lisbon).

His research interests span European Union governance, electoral behavior, colonial history, and political terminology. Notable contributions include analyzing complex EU crises, Portuguese colonial budgets as imperial propaganda, and conceptualizing political terms like 'Ballotage' and 'Militantismo.' His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies in political science and historical analysis.

Teaching responsibilities include curricular units such as 'Institutions and Policies of the European Union' and 'Electoral Systems and Behaviors.' He emphasizes public policy design and regional governance in graduate programs. Collaborative projects with overseas history institutions highlight his interdisciplinary approach to political phenomena.