António Pimenta de Brito is an Assistant Professor of Management and Director at ESCAD-IP Luso (Universidade Lusófona) in Lisbon, Portugal, an Invited Assistant Professor at Universidade Lusófona and an associate researcher affiliated with the Business Research Unit (BRU) at ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon. He holds a Ph.D. in Management with a specialization in Human Resources Management from ISCTE-IUL.

Dr. Pimenta de Brito’s research focuses on the intersection of human resources, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making. His doctoral thesis, titled “HR Analytics in the Commercial Airline Sector in Portugal: A Mixed-Method Case Study Analysis,” offers a comprehensive examination of the implementation of Human Resource Analytics (HRA) in the aviation sector, highlighting strategic misalignment as a critical barrier to effective adoption and proving HRA’s effectiveness by driving business and people value from data.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Pimenta de Brito has contributed to the field through various publications, including a thesis in the field of aviation ATO’s (Approved Training Organizations) (Pimenta de Brito, 2020), two chapters on blockchain and sustainable supply chain management in the book “Blockchain as a Technology for Environmental Sustainability” (CRC Press, 2024) and a conference paper highlighting his experience as the co-creator with ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management of the first post-graduation in Portugal in Management of Religious Organizations (Pimenta de Brito, 2019). He has also presented his research at international conferences, such as the European Conference on Management, Leadership, and Governance (ECMLG) and University Forum for Human Resource Development (UFHRD).

Prior to his academic career, Dr. Pimenta de Brito gained extensive experience in the supply chain industry and in training and consultancy roles, namely in aviation. This practical background informs his teaching and research, bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and real-world applications.

Dr. Pimenta de Brito is committed to advancing the field of Human Resource Management through interdisciplinary research and by fostering connections between academia and industry.