Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DATA 

Margarida Rebelo

ORCID

CIÊNCIAVITAE

PROFESSIONAL SITUATION

Senior Researcher

ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC DEGREES 

PhD in Organisational and Social Psychology – specialisation in Social Psychology by ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL) (2006).

MScs in Organisational and Social Psychology – specialisation in Social Cognition by ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL) (1996).

Graduation in Clinical Psychology by ISPA – University Institute (ISPA-IU) (1990).

FUNCTIONS AND RELEVANT PUBLIC POSITIONS 

Head of the Urban and Territorial Studies Unit (2025 - …)

Senior Researcher (2024 - …)

Research Officer (2006 - 2024)

Research Assistant (1999-2006)

Research Fellow (1991-1999)

MAIN AREAS OF RESEARCH/INTEREST 

Nature-based solutions for promoting urban health and well-being, including the relationship between exposure to natural environments and improved physical and psychological health, and the socio-environmental impact of urban renaturation processes.

Pro-environmental attitudes and behaviours, with a focus on environmental literacy, efficient use of natural resources, and the social, cultural, and psychological factors influencing conservation and sustainability practices.

Social acceptance and attitudes toward innovation, particularly regarding emerging solutions, products, and technologies in the water and construction sectors.

RESEARCH ACTIVITY 

Co-coordination of the European project NATURELAB – Nature-based interventions to improve health, well-being and sustainability (HORIZON-CL6-2022-COMMUNITIES-02-two-stage)

Participation in research projects with national and European external funding (H2020, HORIZON EUROPE, Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership, EEA Grants, FCT).

Dissemination of research results through technical and scientific publications (articles, book chapters, technical reports) and presentation of papers and lectures.

Participation in academic examination boards and review of articles in journals.

Most recent research projects:

NATURELAB – Nature-based interventions to improve health, well-being, and sustainability; HORIZON-EUROPE – Research and Innovation Action (RIA); Period: 2023-2028; Grant Agreement 101083857;