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Tiago Carvalho is an Invited Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Economy at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon and an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte. He is also affiliated with the School of Applied Digital Technologies and the Center on Social Movement Studies at Scuola Normale Superiore. He earned his PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge in 2019.
His academic qualifications include:
- PhD in Sociology, University of Cambridge (2019)
- Master's in Sociology, ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon (2009–2011)
- Bachelor's in Sociology, ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon (2006–2009)
Carvalho’s research centers on social movements, political participation, class inequalities, and urban struggles, with a regional focus on Southern Europe—particularly Portugal. He investigates the dynamics of anti-austerity protests, the transnational spread of Extinction Rebellion, and housing mobilizations in post-austerity Lisbon. His methodological approach combines qualitative analysis with systematic event studies.
His recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on climate activism and social inequality. Articles such as 'Spreading Rebellion?' and 'Confronting the Climate Crisis in Africa' examine the global diffusion of environmental movements, while 'Marginal Gentrifiers' and 'Alliance Building' explore urban contention and protest coalitions in Southern Europe. His work appears in leading journals including Social Movement Studies, Environmental Sociology, and European Societies.
His scientific honors include:
- Portuguese Political Science Association’s Best Dissertation Award (2022)
- João Ferreira de Almeida Prize for his book Contesting Austerity
Carvalho actively advises students and leads research initiatives. He currently supervises one PhD candidate and multiple Master’s students at Iscte, with theses covering topics such as caregiver mobilization, political communication on TikTok, and housing policy. He co-coordinates the Council for European Studies’ Social Movement Research Network and the Monthly Seminar on Social Movements and Political Action. His current research projects focus on Extinction Rebellion’s transnational diffusion and class-based inequalities in collective action.
He has held visiting positions at Brown University (FLAD Visiting Professor, 2023), Carlos III University, and the University of York, reflecting his active international engagement.
