Teresa Maria Rocha Vieira

Teresa Maria Rocha Vieira is a Guest Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance at ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, affiliated with the Instituto de Business e Sociedade (IBS). She has been actively involved in teaching finance and management courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels since at least 2013.

Her academic qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Coimbra (1993), an Advanced Management Program for Executives from the Portuguese Catholic University (2002–2004), and a Specialist Title in Management and Administration (2012).

Her research interests focus on sustainable development, regional innovation, bioclimatism, digital cities, and tourism. She explores the intersection of environmental sustainability, economic development, and technological integration in regional contexts. Her work also extends into financial modeling, investment analysis, and business planning.

The available publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach combining urban development, environmental sustainability, and tourism. The articles show a consistent focus on regional development strategies in Portugal, particularly in the Guarda district, integrating ecological, technological, and economic dimensions.

She has supervised three master’s students, guiding them in business planning and investment management topics. While no formal scientific awards are listed, her professional engagement includes leadership roles in research associations and advisory boards.

Teresa has extensive professional experience beyond academia, including executive roles in agro-food certification, consulting, and corporate governance. She has contributed to strategic development projects such as the PROVERE Serra da Estrela initiative and the CENCYL Cities Network. She is currently active in multiple professional associations, including FCiências.ID and SFCOLAB, where she serves in governance roles.

She has also participated in organizing events related to health, air quality, and leadership, reflecting a broader commitment to societal impact.