Maria Isabel Alves Duarte

Maria Isabel Alves Duarte is an Associate Professor at Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies, School of Economic Sciences and Organizations. She holds a PhD in Development Sociology (1993) from Westfaelische Wilhelms Universitaet Muenster and has contributed extensively to research in Human Resources Management, Organizational Sociology, and Sustainable Tourism.

Her research focuses on workforce resilience, digital transformation in maritime heritage, and competitiveness of SMEs. Key trends in her recent publications include the impact of technology on virtual teams, skill mismatch in labor markets, and strategies for post-pandemic workforce management.

She has published in journals like Human System Management, European Journal of Family Business, and conference proceedings such as the II International Meeting of ISSOW. Her work spans book chapters, books, and conference articles, with notable contributions to maritime heritage communication and HR strategies in tourism.