Tania Gaspar

Tania Gaspar is an Associate Professor with Aggregation at Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies, where she serves as Director of the Center for Psychology, Innovation and Knowledge (CPIC). She holds multiple significant research and leadership positions including Principal Investigator for Portugal in the Health Behavior School-Aged Children/World Health Organization Study, Coordinator of the Portuguese Laboratory for Healthy Working Environments, and Focal Point for PROMS and PREMS at the OECD. Her work spans clinical practice, academic research, and public health initiatives.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Psychology
• PhD in Management
• Aggregation (Portuguese academic qualification)
• Master's Degree in Public Health, specializing in Health Promotion and Prevention
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology

Dr. Gaspar's research focuses on the intersection of psychology, public health, and organizational behavior, with particular emphasis on adolescent health and well-being, workplace health ecosystems, and health promotion strategies. Her biopsychosocial approach examines how individual, social, and environmental factors interact to influence health outcomes across the lifespan. She has made significant contributions to understanding stress management, mental health, and quality of life in diverse populations including adolescents, working professionals, and older adults.

Her extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on applying psychological principles to real-world health challenges, with recent work examining healthy workplace ecosystems, positive youth development, and the impact of chronic conditions on adolescent participation in school and social settings. Her research often employs large-scale studies and cross-national comparisons, particularly through her involvement with the WHO's Health Behavior in School-Aged Children study.

Dr. Gaspar holds leadership positions in multiple research organizations:

• Member of the Board of Directors and Researcher at the Digital Human-Environment Interaction Labs (HEI-LAB)
• Member of ISAMB / Research Center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon
• Collaborating member of the Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC) at NOVA Medical School
• Coordinator of the Portuguese Laboratory for Healthy Working Environments

As a national executive coordinator of several European Studies and National Studies funded by the European Commission, Dr. Gaspar has secured significant research funding for projects examining health behavior, workplace wellness, and adolescent development. She also serves as Head of Labor Stress Management and Well-being at INOGRUP/Medicil (CUF Group), applying her research to practical organizational settings. Her dual expertise in psychology and management enables her to bridge theoretical research with practical implementation in healthcare and educational settings.