Mariana Lucas Neca

Mariana Lucas Neca is a PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Aveiro and University of Beira Interior, serving as a research fellow at the Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policy Research Unit (GOVCOPP). Her academic foundation includes advanced training in social sciences with institutional affiliations spanning Portuguese higher education.

Her educational background comprises:

• PhD Candidate in Political Science, University of Aveiro / University of Beira Interior
• Master's Degree in Political Science, University of Aveiro
• Degree in Communication and Public Relations, Polytechnic Institute of Guarda

Her research focuses on Political Science and Communication Science, specifically examining governance structures, public policy frameworks, and institutional competitiveness through her work at GOVCOPP. This dual-discipline approach integrates theoretical political analysis with practical communication strategies in public administration contexts.

She maintains active research engagement through GOVCOPP, where her work contributes to policy-oriented scholarship in Portuguese governance systems.