Sónia Ribeiro

Sónia Ribeiro is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political Studies of the Portuguese Catholic University. She serves as Coordinator of the Research Line in Maritime Affairs since 2011 and has coordinated advanced programs in Sea Studies and Science & Business Innovation since 2014-2015. Her academic career is complemented by consultancy work at SaeR (Society of Strategic Assessment and Risk) since 2000, focusing on geopolitical forecasting and strategic evaluation.

• PhD in European Studies (Economics) - Portuguese Catholic University (2010)
• Master in European Studies - Portuguese Catholic University (2000)
• Degree in International Relations - Lusíada University of Porto (1997)

Her research focuses on European Geopolitics, Atlantic Maritime Security, Blue Economy, and Strategic Ocean Governance. Her publications analyze the intersection of maritime clusters, sustainable development goals, and geopolitical frameworks in both European and Lusophone African contexts. She has contributed to debates about Portugal's strategic positioning, EU-Africa relations, and postcolonial economic development.

Recent works explore global ocean governance, maritime cluster optimization, and blue innovation. These publications demonstrate her expertise in translating geopolitical theories into practical maritime policy frameworks.

At SaeR, she manages projects and edits publications in Geopolitics and Foresight, combining academic rigor with strategic consultancy since 2000.