Manuel Sá Valente

Manuel Sá Valente is a researcher at the Center for Ethics, Politics, and Society (UMinho) and a scientific collaborator at the Hoover Chair in Economic and Social Ethics at UCLouvain. He earned his PhD in Philosophy from UCLouvain in October 2022. His work bridges theoretical political philosophy with practical policy analysis, focusing on intergenerational justice, age-group inequalities, and longevity-related ethical challenges.

• Education: PhD in Philosophy (UCLouvain, 2022)
• Current Roles: Researcher (UMinho), Scientific Collaborator (Hoover Chair, UCLouvain)
• Teaching Experience: Leiden University, UCLille, and UCLouvain

His research explores how social justice frameworks can address disparities arising from unequal lifespans, pension fairness, and age-sensitive taxation. He co-developed Portugal's first intergenerational justice index. Articles published in Journal of Applied Philosophy, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, and Moral Philosophy and Politics demonstrate his expertise in longevity ethics and policy-relevant philosophy. While no formal awards are listed, his editorial roles in special issues like Power and Sovereignty Across Generations highlight his influence in shaping academic discourse.