Curriculum Vitae
Carla Mónica da Silva Santos
Mónica Santos is an assistant professor at the School of Education of the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra and at ISLA - Polytechnic
Institute of Management and Technology in Gaia. She has a PhD in Design from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of
Porto in partnership with the University of Aveiro.
She completed his Masters in Multimedia Art at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto.
He is an integrated member of the research centre ID+ Instituto de Investigação em Design, Media e Cultura (UA/ Polo FBAUP).
His research interests focus on the role of design in contemporary society, mainly in terms of its contribution to increasing
health literacy and the empowerment of people, and in design education in terms of multimedia communication and the development
of pedagogical models that promote creativity and innovation.
Identification
Personal identification
- Full name
- Carla Mónica da Silva Santos
Citation names
- Santos, Carla
- Santos, Mónica
Author identifiers
- Ciência ID
- 9212-049A-F4F9
Knowledge fields
- Humanities - Arts - Architectural design
Languages
| Language | Speaking | Reading | Writing | Listening | Peer-review |
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| English | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) | Upper intermediate (B2) |
| French | Intermediate (B1) | Intermediate (B1) | Intermediate (B1) | Intermediate (B1) | Elementary (A2) |
| Portuguese (Mother tongue) |
Education
| Degree | Classification | |
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2022/10/05 - 2023/07/23
Concluded
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Distance Learning in Higher Education (Pós-Graduação)
Major in Distance Learning in Higher Education
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra, Portugal
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Aprovado |
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2022/09/03 - 2023/01/05
Concluded
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Co-Creation Training Capacity Building for Higher and Vocational Education Teachers – Learning Based on Co-Creation Processes
for Innovation – 4th Edition (Outros)
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Portugal
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2019
Concluded
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Design (Doutoramento)
Major in Design
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Belas Artes, Portugal
"CONTRIBUTO DO DESIGN NO AUMENTO DA LITERACIA EM SAÚDE: Projeto de cocriação em design com a colaboração do Instituto Nacional
Dr. Ricardo Jorge" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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2004/09/02 - 2007/06/04
Concluded
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Arte Multimédia (Mestrado)
Major in Design
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Belas Artes, Portugal
"“FastDesign: Estudo de novas linguagens do design para novos meios de comunicação”" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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Affiliation
Science
| Category Host institution |
Employer | |
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| 2022/12/15 - Current | Researcher (Research) | Instituto de Investigação em Design Media e Cultura, Portugal |
| Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal (...) |
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| 2020/09/15 - Current | Visiting Researcher (Research) | Universidade do Porto Instituto de Investigação em Arte Design e Sociedade, Portugal |
| Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Belas Artes, Portugal |
Teaching in Higher Education
| Category Host institution |
Employer | |
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| 2021/10/01 - Current | Adjunct Teacher (Polytechnic Teacher) | ISLA Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia, Portugal |
| ISLA Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia, Portugal | ||
| 2020/09/01 - Current | Invited Adjunct Teacher (Polytechnic Teacher) | Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra, Portugal |
| Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra, Portugal | ||
| 2022/03/07 - 2022/07/30 | Visiting Professor (University Teacher) | Instituto Superior de Educação e Ciências, Portugal |
| Instituto Superior de Educação e Ciências, Portugal | ||
| 2008/09/09 - 2011/07/30 | Invited Assistant (Polytechnic Teacher) | Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave, Portugal |
| Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave Escola Superior de Tecnologia, Portugal | ||
| 2010/09/10 - 2011/02/02 | Invited Assistant (University Teacher) | Escola Superior de Artes e Design, Portugal |
| Escola Superior de Artes e Design, Portugal | ||
| 2008/09/01 - 2009/07/30 | Invited Assistant (Polytechnic Teacher) | Instituto Politecnico do Porto Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão, Portugal |
| Instituto Politecnico do Porto Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão, Portugal |
Positions / Appointments
| Category Host institution |
Employer | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/07/12 - Current | Diretora do Curso de Ctesp Comunicação Digital | ISLA - Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia , Portugal |
| 2023/12/03 - Current | Coordenadora do Gabinete de Comunicação e Marketing | ISLA Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia, Portugal |
| ISLA Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia, Portugal |
Projects
Contract
| Designation | Funders | |
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| 2022/01/01 - 2023/10/31 | Skills 4 Post-COVID – Competencies for the Future in Higher Education (Creating Hybrid and Active Learning Environments)
POCH-02-5312-FSE-00019
Investigadora
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Concluded
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Outputs
Publications
| Book chapter |
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| Conference abstract |
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| Conference paper |
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| Conference poster |
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Activities
Oral presentation
| Presentation title | Event name Host (Event location) |
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| 2023/07 | The role of Information design in reducing dependence on health services (Comunicação Oral) | 14th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2023) and the Affiliated Conferences
(California , United States)
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Supervision
| Thesis Title Role |
Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization |
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| 2023/09/01 - Current | Enhancing Property Rental Platforms with Personalized AI Recommendations
Supervisor
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Engenharia de Tecnologias e Sistemas Web (Master)
ISLA - Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia , Portugal
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| 2022/09/01 - 2024/05/09 | Study of a Mobile Application Interface
Atletica: The Fitness Mobile App as a Support and Motivation Tool for Physical Activity Enthusiasts
Supervisor
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Engenharia de Tecnologias e Sistemas Web (Master)
ISLA - Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia , Portugal
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| 2022/09/03 - 2023/09/03 | "The Importance and Implementation of a Design System in a Multi-Brand, Multi-Product, and Multi-Dimensional Context"
Supervisor
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Mestrado Engenharia de tecnologias e Sistemas Web (Master)
ISLA Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia, Portugal
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Event organisation
| Event name Type of event (Role) |
Institution / Organization | |
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| 2024/05/01 - Current | ISLA TALKS Podcast (ISLA + Culture)
Project Coordinator, monthly podcast. This project aims to develop various cultural activities to promote diversity, inclusion,
and personal enrichment within the ISLA Gaia community, as well as the surrounding external community.
The podcast serves as a valuable tool for disseminating knowledge and bringing the academic community closer together. It
facilitates access to educational content in a flexible manner, allowing students and teachers to stay updated on relevant
topics anytime and anywhere. (2024/05)
Other (President of the Organising Committee)
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ISLA - Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia , Portugal |
| 2025/06/27 - 2025/06/28 | International Scientific Conference - Economic and Social Development (2025/06/27 - 2025/07/28)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
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ISLA - Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia , Portugal Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias Centro de Investigação em Comunicação Aplicada Cultura e Novas Tecnologias, Portugal |
| 2025/02/11 - 2025/02/11 | Organization of the ISLA Gaia Open Day 25: general Coordination; Communication and Publicity; Registration management and
contact with participants; Logistics and Infrastructure; program and activities; Support team and volunteers; evaluation
and feedback.
The aim of the openday was to publicise the school's training offer, the institution, facilities, laboratory, classrooms
and common areas, as well as the teaching and non-teaching staff, to 11th and 12th grade students from schools in the surrounding
geographical area. (2025/02/11 - 2025/02/11)
Other (President of the Organising Committee)
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Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia Escola Superior de Tecnologia, Portugal |
| 2024/10/31 - 2024/10/31 | "Contas Feitas" First edition of the Business and Personal Finance Conference.
On 31 October, World Savings Day, the Palácio da Bolsa will host the largest national conference dedicated to the theme of
management and financial literacy for companies and individuals. Organised by the CFA Society Portugal, one of the main global
networks of professionals working in the financial sector and capital markets, the Porto Commercial Association - Chamber
of Commerce and Industry and the consultant Carina Meireles, the Contas Feita$ conference has the sup (2024/10/31 - 2024/10/31)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
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ISLA - Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia , Portugal |
| 2024/01/16 - 2024/04/09 | Organisation of OPENDAY 24
During this event, students will have the opportunity to discover our institution, explore the range of academic programmes,
visit laboratories, and take part in various activities prepared by different courses; as well as the different departments
of the institution. Main tasks: Planning and Coordination; Communication; Activities; Staff; feedback and evaluation. (2024/04/09 - 2024/04/09)
Workshop (President of the Organising Committee)
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ISLA - Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia , Portugal |
| 2022/11/20 - 2023/05/11 | Member of the Organising Committee for the 11th Meeting of the Communication and Multimedia Design Course (School of Education,
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra).
The event aims to create a space for knowledge exchange between teachers and students in fields covered by the course, such
as graphic design, illustration, photography, web design, video, communication, music, audio, and 3D animation.
The programme was structured to include two conferences/presentations and one workshop per disciplinary group, fostering an
engaging and dynamic learn (2023/05/09 - 2023/05/11)
Meeting (Member of the Organising Committee)
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Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra, Portugal |
| 2021/05/10 - 2022/05/11 | Member of the Organising Committee for the 10th Meeting of the Communication and Multimedia Design Course (School of Education,
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra).
The event aims to create a space for knowledge exchange between teachers and students in fields covered by the course, such
as graphic design, illustration, photography, web design, video, communication, music, audio, and 3D animation.
The programme was structured to include two conferences/presentations and one workshop per disciplinary group, fostering an
engaging and dynamic learn (2022/05/10 - 2022/05/11)
Meeting (Member of the Organising Committee)
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Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra, Portugal |
Jury of academic degree
| Topic Role |
Candidate name (Type of degree) Institution / Organization |
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|---|---|---|
| 2024/12/12 | "Chief Happiness Officer nas Organizações: Desafios e Oportunidades"
President of the jury
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Nuno André Cunha da Silva (Master)
ISLA - Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia , Portugal
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| 2024/11/08 | "O recrutamento e o impacto das redes sociais na era da globalização: um estudo de caso numa multinacional no sector de recursos
humanos no Porto"
President of the jury
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Inês Carolina Pedreiras da Silva (Master)
ISLA - Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia , Portugal
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| 2024/11/08 | O impacto do trabalho por turnos/escalas na vida familiar: um estudo de caso no sector ferroviário
President of the jury
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Tiago Manuel David Nunes (Master)
ISLA - Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia , Portugal
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Committee member
| Activity description Role |
Institution / Organization | |
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| 2025/07/27 - 2025/07/28 | International Scientific Conference "Economic and Social Development" Defining the Scientific Scope, Peer Review and Evaluation, Programme Development, Academic Integrity and Ethics, Support for Organisational and Logistical Aspects. | ISLA - Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia , Portugal |
| 2022/04/09 - 2023/05/19 | Way Mag Academic Journal
With Way Mag, we aim to provide the academic community with a useful and engaging communication platform for sharing and promoting
the projects and research developed throughout the Communication and Multimedia Design course.
We also aspire to increase visibility and external outreach for the academic work produced while encouraging internal community
engagement in disseminating knowledge, themes, and skills acquired by students.
Coordinator
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Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra, Portugal |
Other jury / evaluation
| Activity description | Institution / Organization | |
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| 2024/05/13 - 2024/05/13 | Jury Member (2024), Recognition Process for Specialist with Recognised Experience and Professional Competence in Audiovisuals and Media Production (CNAEF Area 213), Luís Miguel Pato (ISCIA Aveiro, ISLA – Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology). | Instituto Superior de Ciências da Informação e da Administração, Portugal |
| 2022/12/21 - 2022/12/21 | Jury Member (2022), Recognition Process for Specialist with Recognised Experience and Professional Competence in Audiovisuals and Media Production (CNAEF Area 213), Vítor Tavares (IP Maia, ISLA – IPGT, ISEC Lisboa). | Instituto Politécnico da Maia Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão, Portugal |
| 2022/07/18 - 2022/07/18 | Jury Opponent - Recognition Process for Specialist with Recognised Experience and Professional Competence in Audiovisuals and Media Production (CNAEF Area 213), Rui Pedro Januário Cunhal da Silva Santos (IP Maia, ISLA – IPGT, ISEC Lisboa). | Instituto Politécnico da Maia Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão, Portugal |