Marta-Maria Jecu

Marta-Maria Jecu is a researcher at Lusófona University's Faculty of Social Sciences, Education and Administration (FCSEA) and the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development (CeIED) in Lisbon, Portugal. She holds an active research profile with an h-index of 10 according to Scopus data, demonstrating significant scholarly impact in her field.

Her research interests center on conceptual art, contemporary art practices, and innovative approaches to museology. Dr. Jecu specializes in examining how art forms can facilitate inclusive educational practices within museum contexts, with particular attention to cultural interpretation and nonhuman perspectives. Her fingerprint analysis reveals strong engagement with conceptual art (100%), contemporary art (66%), case study methodology (41%), and intersections with literary texts, tradition, collectors, and global perspectives (all 30%).

Dr. Jecu has demonstrated considerable research productivity, with scientific output increasing substantially since 2021. Her recent work shows a clear trend toward applying conceptual art methodologies to transform museum practices and heritage institutions, particularly focusing on inclusive approaches that challenge traditional display methods and audience engagement strategies. Her publications reveal a consistent thematic thread connecting art theory with practical applications in educational settings.

As an active researcher, Dr. Jecu has successfully secured multiple competitive research grants and leads several significant projects. Her collaborative work extends across international boundaries, with partnerships in France and Portugal, demonstrating her engagement with European research networks.

• Principal Investigator for 'Stone Alive' (2022), focusing on cultural interpretation and nonhuman perspectives in Lisbon and Marseille
• Principal Investigator for 'Artistas, Patrimônio e o Museu' (2022), examining cultural relations between France and Portugal through conceptual art
• Researcher on 'CARIM: Contemporary Art - A path towards an inclusive museology' (2023-2024)
• Researcher on 'AGRRIN: Generating Bodies: from aggression to insurgency' (2023-2025), exploring connections between insurgency, justice, and racial profiling
• Researcher on 'MUSDIS: Art and Museum Layout. Inclusive Communication' (2022-2023)

Dr. Jecu has also contributed to academic community building through organizing the 12th Meeting of CeiED Researchers in 2022 and has received media coverage for her work on sustainability research through global citizenship and art forms. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between art, education, and social justice frameworks.