Ana Cravinho holds a degree in Architecture, specialising in Urban Regeneration, from Universidade Lusíada, a Master’s degree in Construction from Instituto Superior Técnico, and a PhD in Urban Studies, a joint degree awarded by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of NOVA University Lisbon and Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon. Over the past 20 years, she has worked in the field of building and monument conservation and rehabilitation across a range of areas, including architectural design, construction management, coordination of research projects, publishing, and the organisation of national and international events.

Throughout her academic career, Ana Cravinho has investigated the interaction between individuals and public space, specifically by analysing the dynamics of spatial occupation and how these influence processes of spatial transformation and urban lifestyles.