Octávio Sacramento completed the PhD in Anthropology (2014) at ISCTE- University Institute of Lisbon, the Master’s in Sociology of Culture and Lifestyles (2005) at Minho University, and a four-year Degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology (1998) at Nova University Lisbon. Is associate professor of Social Sciences at University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), deputy-director and researcher of the Centre for Transdisciplinary Development Studies (CETRAD-UTAD), and co-coordinator of the research group “Socio-economic Dynamics & Inequalities” (SEDI) at the same institution. He participates and/or has participated as a research fellow in 1 project and as a researcher in 14 projects. His research has primarily focused on the transnational mobility of people, encompassing tourism and migrations, while also exploring gender, intimacy, and health issues inherent in these mobilities. More recently, his research has delved into how these mobilities manifest and impact low-density territories. Present and future challenges within this research interest entail comprehending the diverse mobilities in their fluidity, complexity, and interdependence; understanding their implications, impacts, and ambiguous challenges in destination locales; and analysing the socio-territorial (re)organization of these places in response to the challenges and opportunities presented by mobilities. As part of his research activities, has published (author or co-author) 65 scientific journal articles, authored 27 book chapters, published 3 books and edited 7 books. Regarding scientific supervision, he has supervised 2 PhD theses, and supervised or co-supervised 11 MSc dissertations. His work falls within the areas of Social Sciences with emphasis on Anthropology and Sociology.