Biography

Economist and PhD candidate at the University of Coimbra, conducting research in the areas of economic diversification, territorial resilience, and productive reconversion in industrial regions. Her work focuses on identifying long‑term, sustainable development pathways by integrating governance, innovation, actor networks, and place‑based public policies. She works as a researcher at research centers and groups in Brazil and Portugal, contributing to projects focused on economic transformation, place‑based policies, and regional innovation systems. Her approach combines qualitative and quantitative methods, with emphasis on network analysis, territorial studies, and public policy evaluation. Before her academic career, she gained experience as a senior consultant in IT governance and service management, working across different sectors. She also has teaching experience in Economics and related fields, with a strong interest in connecting scientific evidence, institutional coordination, and policy implementation to strengthen regional development. Research Areas Economic diversification Territorial resilience Place‑based policies Regional innovation systems Governance and actor networks Network analysis for regional development Circular economy and sustainable industrial transitions https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5997-0210 http://lattes.cnpq.br/6427769339166744