Paulo Teodoro de Matos

Paulo Teodoro de Matos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), where he teaches and conducts research in historical demography and social history. He is also an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte – Center for Research and Studies in Sociology, contributing to the research group Historical Dynamics and Global Integration of the World.

Education:

• PhD in History (Historical Demography), University of Minho (1999–2004)
• Bachelor's Degree in History, New University of Lisbon (1993–1997)

His research focuses on the demographic structures of the Portuguese Empire, particularly colonial population censuses (1776–1875), labor and wages in the Indian Ocean (1500–1650), and family dynamics in Atlantic islands like the Azores. He leads the international project Counting Colonial Populations and is part of the COST ACTION GREATLEAP on health inequalities. His work bridges archival research with quantitative analysis, emphasizing the socio-economic dimensions of colonial and rural societies.

His recent publications reflect a consistent focus on demographic trends, household structures, and labor systems across Portuguese colonial territories, including Angola, India, Macau, and the Atlantic islands. The interdisciplinary nature of his research spans history, sociology, and economic demography.

Scientific Awards:

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He actively contributes to academic guidance and editorial work, having served as editor for journals such as Revista de Demografía Histórica and Revista Brasileira de Estudos da População. His collaborative research projects and participation in international conferences highlight his role in advancing historical demography within Europe and Lusophone academic networks.

He is involved in multiple research teams and projects, including studies on coerced labor, colonial censuses, and inheritance practices, often in collaboration with scholars from the Netherlands and other European institutions.