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Madalena Ramos is a Full Professor in the Department of Social Research Methods at Iscte-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, School of Sociology and Public Policy. She is also an integrated researcher at CIES-Iscte - Center for Research and Studies in Sociology, focusing on Gender, Life Course, and Health. She currently serves as President of the Scientific Council of Iscte and is a member of the Iscte Ethics Council.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Sociology, ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (1989)
- Master's degree in Sociology, Nova University of Lisbon, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (1995)
- PhD in Education, University of Lisbon, Faculty of Sciences (2003)
- Aggregation in Sociology, ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (2020)
Her research interests lie at the intersection of sociology, migration, family dynamics, and academic integrity. She specializes in quantitative data analysis and multivariate methods, applying them to topics such as binational marriages, same-sex unions, and fraud in higher education. Her work frequently explores gender, life course trajectories, and health from a sociological lens.
The recent articles highlight a strong trend in interdisciplinary research combining sociology with public health and education, particularly in the context of the pandemic. Topics include teleworking, adolescent physical activity during lockdowns, and teacher perceptions on healthy lifestyles. Earlier works focus on transnational family dynamics, academic integrity, and sociological professional practices in Portugal.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- While no specific awards are listed, her extensive publication record, leadership roles, and high citation metrics (Google Scholar: 86 publications, 771 citations, h-index 16) reflect significant scholarly impact.
Madalena Ramos has actively advised numerous graduate students, including four doctoral candidates (three completed, one in progress) and over thirty master's students, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic mentorship. She has not received external grants explicitly mentioned in the text but has led research projects in family sociology, migration, and academic integrity. She directs the electronic journal Sociologia Online, contributing to the national sociology community. She is affiliated with the Portuguese Sociology Association (APS), where she previously served as Vice-President and coordinated a national survey on sociology graduates' professional practices.
