Paula Moutinho

Paula Moutinho is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maia and Lecturer at the Maia Polytechnic Institute (IPMAIA), holding these positions since 2003 and 2015 respectively. She additionally serves as Director of the Office for Research and Project Support at Maiêutica, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior since 2023.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Economics and Business Sciences, University of Vigo (2016)
• Master's in Business Sciences, University of Lisbon (2004)
• Bachelor's in Economics, University of Porto (2001)

Dr. Moutinho's research centers on innovation management and consumer behavior, with significant contributions to science and technology policy analysis. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like the Technology Acceptance Model with practical applications in restaurant technology adoption and functional food markets. She maintains an active publication record in international journals spanning business, economics, and food science domains.

Her publication timeline reveals evolving research interests: early work (2007-2016) focused on academic patenting systems and R&D policy in Iberian contexts, while recent publications (2022-2025) address contemporary consumer technology interactions and nutritional behavior.

No scientific awards are documented in available sources.

As Director of Research and Project Support, Dr. Moutinho oversees institutional research strategy, grant acquisition, and project management. Her dual faculty appointments indicate capacity for mentoring students across polytechnic and university settings, with research administration experience supporting robust student development opportunities.

She leads the Office for Research and Project Support, which functions as the institutional hub for research coordination, providing infrastructure for collaborative projects and interdisciplinary work in business sciences.