Joana Mendonça holds a PhD in Psychology from ISCTE-IUL – University Institute of Lisbon. She is a researcher at ISCTE Knowledge and Innovation Association – Center for Technology Development and Transfer, as part of the Blockchain.PT project.

Her research focuses on two main areas – Social Psychology of Ageing and Health – in which she has developed evidence-based intervention programs aimed at promoting a more inclusive society and improving public health.

She has been involved in national and international projects within multidisciplinary teams in these fields. She has presented her work at national and international conferences and has several publications in scientific journals.