Miguel Sottomayor

Miguel Sottomayor is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business Studies, Catholic University of Portugal, specializing in Agricultural, Food, and Forestry Policy Analysis. He has been actively involved in transnational research projects under the EU 5th/7th Framework Programmes (e.g., Bondscheme, Alterfor), FCT-funded studies (Bioecosys, Modfire), and the ongoing PRR-funded BestCoopMed project. His academic career includes directing undergraduate studies (2005-2008) and teaching Microeconomics, Environmental Economics, and public policy analysis.

• Education: PhD in Food Chain Systems (University of Reading, 2000), MSc in Agricultural and Food Economics (University of Reading, 1991), BSc in Agricultural Engineering (UTAD, 1986)

His research spans ecological economics, consumer behavior, and agricultural policy. Recent publications focus on biological control economics, ecosystem services negotiation frameworks, and beverage acceptance drivers. He has served as a consultant for major agri-food organizations (Agros, Fenalac) and the Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture, contributing to Common Agricultural Policy reform.

• Key Awards: International ranking distinction (2025)

He has published in journals such as Food Policy, Forest Science, and Ecological Economics, with interests in sustainable food systems and cross-country agricultural comparisons.