Urbano Master Sidoncha

Urban Master Sidoncha is an Associate Professor at the University of Beira Interior (UBI), affiliated with the Department of Philosophy and the Institute of Practical Philosophy (IFP). He earned a PhD in Contemporary Philosophy from the University of Lisbon with the highest distinction and received scholarships from the FCG and FCT. He directed UBI’s Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from 2009 and represented UBI’s Philosophy Program on the Council of Philosophy Departments of Portuguese Universities (CFDIL).

• PhD in Contemporary Philosophy (University of Lisbon, GPA: Distinction and Commendation)
• FCG Scholarship (undergraduate)
• FCT Scholarship (doctoral)

His research focuses on Husserl’s Phenomenology, its intersections with Philosophy of Mind, and the Mind/Body Problem. He explores connections between Phenomenology and Psychology, emphasizing epistemological frameworks and interdisciplinary approaches.

His publications from 2018 to 2011 reflect themes in Cultural Studies, Epistemology, and Contemporary Philosophy, with a strong emphasis on Husserl’s theories and their modern applications.

Scientific Awards:

• FCG Scholarship
• FCT Scholarship

He has contributed to editorial boards, including the Phainomenon Journal, and served on the board of the Portuguese Association of Phenomenological Philosophy (AFFEN) from 2005–2011. His teaching spans Aesthetics, Contemporary Thought, and Contemporary Philosophy across multiple study cycles.