Jéssica Costa Tavares is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Aveiro (Portugal), affiliated with the Research Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies (GOVCOPP). She holds a PhD in Public Policies from the University of Aveiro, a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Management, and a degree in Gerontology from the same institution. Her research profile is interdisciplinary, spanning Social Sciences and Health Sciences, with a particular focus on public policies, ageing and gerontology, health policy and services, socio-spatial analysis, and, more recently, energy transition and mobility. She has authored eight peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed to a book section, and actively participated in national and international scientific events, including the organisation of academic seminars and workshops. She has also co-supervised a Master’s dissertation and received several academic awards and distinctions in recognition of her scientific contributions. Jéssica has participated in multiple competitive research projects in different roles, including PhD fellow, postdoctoral fellow and researcher, collaborating with interdisciplinary and international teams. Her work has involved close interaction with policymakers, public institutions, civil society organisations and local communities, particularly in the fields of ageing, health governance, spatial planning and emerging energy technologies. Her current research interests focus on energy justice, age-related vulnerability, public participation and governance in the context of the energy transition, aiming to contribute to more inclusive and socially responsive public policies.