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Maria João Lima is a Guest Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Research Methods at the School of Sociology and Public Policy, Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon. She is also an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte – Center for Research and Studies in Sociology, where she contributes to the Portuguese Observatory of Cultural Activities (OPAC). Her academic work bridges sociology and ethnomusicology, focusing on cultural policies, audience studies, and participatory cultural practices.
- PhD in Sociology, Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon (2023)
- Master’s in Musical Sciences – Ethnomusicology, Nova University of Lisbon (2000)
- Bachelor’s in Musical Sciences – Musicology, Nova University of Lisbon (1995)
Her research interests include the sociology of culture, ethnomusicology, cultural policy evaluation, museum audiences, choral singing, and local musical practices. She has conducted extensive research on cultural participation, heritage accessibility, and the impact of public policies on cultural institutions in Portugal.
Her scholarly output includes over 80 publications, with significant contributions to books and reports on national museum audiences, cultural mapping, and reading promotion. While her work is not indexed in Web of Science or Scopus, her Google Scholar profile reflects 801 citations and an h-index of 15, indicating strong recognition within Portuguese and Lusophone academic communities.
She has been involved in numerous research projects related to cultural evaluation, including studies on the impact of the pandemic on national monuments and public access to heritage. She frequently presents at national and international conferences, such as the Portuguese Congress of Sociology and the International Conference on Arts and Cultural Management.
- Researcher at INET-MD – Institute of Ethnomusicology, Music and Dance (1995–2000)
- Researcher at OAC – Observatory of Cultural Activities (2001–2013)
- Current member of the Portuguese Observatory of Cultural Activities (OPAC)
She has not been listed as supervising any graduate students, nor are any awards or grants explicitly mentioned in the available data. Her active research agenda continues to shape understanding of cultural dynamics in Portugal.
