Fábio Rafael Augusto, PhD, is a sociologist currently serving as both a Research Fellow and Guest Lecturer at the University of Lisbon (ULisboa). He was awarded an individual grant from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) through the Scientific Employment Stimulus Program (CEEC, 6th Edition), which supports his project “Bringing Care from the Margins to the Centre of Food Poverty.” Fábio has participated in several international research projects funded by organizations such as the European Commission, the European Research Council, and the FCT. He has published numerous scientific works and led various initiatives to disseminate research findings to both academic and non-academic audiences. His key publications include the books “Practical and Ethical Dilemmas in Researching Sensitive Topics with Vulnerable Populations” and “Alimentação em Tempos de Crise”. In terms of institutional involvement, he serves on the Pedagogical Council and the Outreach Committee at his host institution, ICS-ULisboa. He is also a member of the Strategic Council of Missão Continente and the thematic section “Civil Society, Alternative Economies, Volunteering” of the Portuguese Sociological Association. His research focuses on examining vulnerable subjects and addressing sensitive topics. While he possesses experience in mixed methods, his specialization lies in qualitative approaches. His thematic exploration predominantly centers on various aspects of food-related issues, including food assistance, inequality, poverty, social exclusion, and health concerns.