Carla Ferreira holds a PhD in Development, Societies & Territories from the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. Master in Industrial and Firm Economics at the University of Minho. Master in Biological Engineering at the University of Minho and a Master in Industrial and Firm Economics at the same University. Currently, she is a researcher…
She is an interdisciplinary Ph.D. graduate from Concordia University of Montreal, Canada, where she completed an interdisciplinary study involving Sociology, Geography & Environment, and Public Policies, focusing on sustainable food systems. Her research focus includes sustainable development, solidarity and circular economy, agroecology, and data analytics to enhance academic research and provide practical insights into research…
My interest in research began in 2013. At the time, I was working at Banco Comercial Português, S.A. (BCP), holding the position of Business Manager (companies) and was studying for a Master’s degree in Business Management at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD).In addition to the course’s compulsory subjects, I enrolled in isolated…
I conduct research into how controlled environment agriculture (CEA) modalities can strengthen food security and sovereignty, namely hydroponic systems in greenhouses and vertical farms in urban and semi-urban perimeters, as well as the influence of their socio-environmental and economic impacts on communities and society in general, from an ESG perspective and in line with the…
I am PhD student at UTAD in the doctoral programme of Development, Societies and Territories. I also supporting the External Funding Office at UTAD in the field of project management and monitoring.
Maria Fernanda Waissman is a PhD student in Development, Societies and Territories (UTAD) and holds a master’s degree in constitutional law (PUC-SP-Brazil). She is a legal adviser at the São Paulo Municipal Audit Court and a lecturer at the School of Management and Public Accounts (São Paulo – Brazil). Her main research interests are related…
João Rodrigues dos Santos is a University Professor at the Higher Institute of Education and Sciences (ISEC Lisboa) and at IADE / European University. He has a PhD in Economics and Management (Universidad Europea de Madrid) and a Master’s degree in Geography and Territorial Planning (Universidade Nova de Lisboa). He is an integrated researcher at…
Holds a PhD in Management (specialising in Human Resources and Organisational Behaviour), and is a social and organisational psychologist. She worked in the Human Resources department of Sonae Sierra and has experience as a researcher at the Portuguese Catholic University (Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics) and the Public Security Police (PSP). She is…
Vicente Pinilla holds a Ph.D. in Economics (University of Zaragoza 1990). Professor in Economic History at the University of Zaragoza, researcher at the Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragon and research associate at the Wine Economics Research Centre of the University of Adelaide (Australia). His research interests lie in international trade in agricultural products, long-term agricultural changes,…
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