Associate Professor with tenure at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Porto and Senior Researcher at the Institute of Sociology of the University of Porto. 

PhD and BA in Sociology (Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Porto.  MA in Human Resources Politics and Management (Institute of Work and Organization Sciences, University Institute of Lisbon). Post-Doctorate in Management on Social Entrepreneurship at the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the Federal University of Minas Gerais

Author and co-author of scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, books, oral presentations and conferences at academic and professional events. As scientific coordinator, she develops action research related to alternative economies (agroecology and energy transition), entrepreneurship, human resources and sociology of work and organizations, as well as evaluation of research and innovation programs. Consultant at A3ES - Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education - and FCT – Foundation of Science and Technology.