Interdisciplinary researcher with expertise in qualitative methods, health and social psychology, and human‑centred communication. Extensive experience in non‑formal education and social intervention, combined with more than two decades in policy analysis, advocacy, and community‑centred initiatives.

Collaborates with CATÓLICA‑CESOP and CIS-ISCTE as a researcher. In parallel, co‑supervises master’s dissertations on disenfranchised grief, professional grief, communication in palliative care, and healthcare environments, exploring experiences of prejudice, discrimination, and communication within healthcare systems.

As Deputy Executive Director of the Portuguese Road and Rail Center (CRP), contributes to scientific and technical activities that highlight the importance of transport systems in economic development, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion.

Keywords: Interdisciplinary Research, Qualitative Methods, Health Equity, Social Inclusion, Evidence‑Informed Policy