PhD in Communication Sciences (Magna cum laude, UCP, Portugal, May 2025), with the thesis “Redes sociais, política e jovens adultos no Brasil: despartidarização, personalização política e polarização afetiva” (Social Media, Politics and Young Adults in Brazil: Departyization, Political Personalization and Affective Polarization). Junior researcher in political communication and digital media, with solid international research and professional experience. During the doctorate, participated in international academic conferences and published two peer-reviewed articles and one book chapter, focusing on youth political engagement, social media dynamics, affective polarization and populist communication. Member of the Junior Research Group at the Observatório do Populismo. Participated in focus groups and transcription activities within the Social Media Surveillance and Authoritarianism project. Senior professional in knowledge management and strategic communication, with over 15 years of experience collaborating with international organizations and governments in the fields of sustainability, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate justice, energy transition, restoration economy and intercultural affairs. Experience in the development of capacity-building programmes, awareness-raising strategies, facilitation of workshops and complex participatory processes, and project management.