Isabel Farinha
Assistant Professor
Contact:
Polytechnic University of Setúbal
School of Technology, Department of Business Sciences and Communication (EST/SCEC). Researcher at the Life Quality Research Centre (LQRC-CIEQV).
School of Technology, Department of Business Sciences and Communication (EST/SCEC). Researcher at the Life Quality Research Centre (LQRC-CIEQV).
Highest degree:
Doctorate
Degree name:
PhD
Area of expertise:
Social sciences
Skills:
Isabel Farinha (PhD) currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the School of Technology of the Polytechnic University of Setúbal (EST-UNIPS). As a Researcher, she is an Integrated Member of Life Quality Research Centre (LQRC-CIEQV) and the Vice-President of the Executive Board of Creative Nature Hub (NGO). Her academic background includes a degree in Sociology, a master’s degree in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies and a PhD in Sociology by ISCTE-IUL. She also holds two professional training courses in Marketing. Isabel Farinha's research interests primarily lie in In-school Marketing, Social Innovation, and Sustainability, as well as the blue circular economy. She is the co-coordinator of the research & innovation project in the maritime space (national scope), Blue Circular Postbranding Project (December 2019 - June 2023), within the scope of Design for Social Innovation and Sustainability, co-funded by the A2S/Mar2020 Programme. Her professional experience is also marked by consultancy/mentoring and professional training in courses designed by Business Associations for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in the areas of Commercial Management, Marketing and Communication, and she has also worked as an intern in a Marketing Department and as a Media Planner and Supervisor in Communication and Advertising Agencies.
E3UDRES2 Areas of interest:
Health, Wellbeing and Social Inclusion for RegionsCreative Industries for Region’s Identity