Outreach & Teaching

Teaching of Students in Courses

2025 Guest Lecturer, Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

Delivered a lecture on Interventions to Increase Health Equity: Cases in Older Adults from Minority Groups as part of the Socioeconomic Inequality module.

2022 Guest Lecturer, Inter-university Master in Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. University of Minho, Braga, Portugal Delivered a lecture on Cognitive Enhancement in Older Adults.

2020 Guest Lecturer, Inter-university Mater in Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. University of Minho, Braga, Portugal Delivered a lecture on Working Memory Training.

2017 Teaching Assistant I – Principle and Practice of Clinical Research Program Havard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, USA Provided feedback on tasks and held meetings to discuss their progress. 3-hr sessions per wk for 9 months

2015 Laboratory I – Neuroscience Rotation University of Minho, Braga, Portugal Developed syllabi and instructional materials for neuroscience rotation. Assisted in delivering lectures and practical sessions. Supported students in their learning and research activities. 3-hr sessions per wk for 13 wks

2014 Laboratory II – Human Development Rotation University of Minho, Braga, Portugal Developed syllabi and instructional materials for neuroscience rotation Assisted in delivering lectures and practical sessions Supported students in their learning and research activities 3-hr sessions per wk for 7 wks

2013 Introduction to Psychotherapy Pitagoras University, Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil Responsible for designing and delivering the course Independently developed the syllabus and curriculum 4-hr sessions per wk for 32 wks

2013 Basic Psychological Processes I Pitagoras University, Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil Responsible for designing and delivering the course Independently developed the syllabus and curriculum 2-hr sessions per wk for 16 wks

2013 Basic Psychological Processes II Pitagoras University, Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil Responsible for designing and delivering the course Independently developed the syllabus and curriculum 3-hr sessions per wk for 32 wks

2013 Interview and Observation in Psychology Pitagoras University, Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil Responsible for designing and delivering the course. Independently developed the syllabus and curriculum 2-hr sessions per wk for 16 wks

2013 Techniques in Psychological Assessment Pitagoras University, Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil Responsible for designing and delivering the course Independently developed the syllabus and curriculum 4-hr sessions per wk for 16 wks

2010 Developmental Psychology III (Fellowship for teaching activities) Federal University of Minas Gerais, Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil Monitored and trained students in the practical sessions 12-hr sessions per wk for 16 wks

2007 Psychological Examination Techniques II (Fellowship for teaching activities) Federal University of Minas Gerais, Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil Monitored and trained students in the practical sessions 12-hr sessions per wk for 16 wks

Academic Supervision

Doctoral Supervision

2024-2028 PhD Supervision Committee Member for Gabriela Christofoletti. Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Luxembourg. Primary Supervision: Adrian Stanciu. University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

Bachelor / Master Thesis Supervision

2023 Supervision of Dissertation (Main Supervisor): Godinho Coelho, Catarina. 2022. Migration and Health in Older Adults: The Cognitive and Health Profile of Lusophone Immigrants in Luxembourg in Comparison to Local Samples in Portugal. Psychology (Bachelor Thesis). University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.

2013 Supervision of Dissertation: Moreira, G.S. The Involvement of Young Adults in Their Own Learning. Psychology (Bachelor Thesis) – Pitágoras University, Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Internship Supervision

2024 Supervision of Observation Internship, March 25-29, 2024. University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg Supervised a high-school student (Clara Duarte) through practical research activities, providing insight into research practices and methodologies.

Juri of Academic Degree

2025 Juri member, Master’s thesis Defense (Clinical and Health Psychology) Catholic University of Portugal, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Porto, Portugal. Candidate: Carla Sofia Fernandes Rodrigues Thesis title: Effects of Emotion on Reality Monitoring Tasks: An Exploration of the Role of Valence, Arousal, and Stimulus Type

2021 Juri member, Ph.D. Qualifying Examination (Physiotherapy Postgraduate Program) Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil Candidate: Maryela de Oliveira Menacho Thesis title: Effects of physical exercise in motor function, manual dexterity and brain plasticity in individuals with Parkinson’s disease: randomized controlled trial.

2021 Jury Evaluation, Internship Report University of Minho, Braga, Portugal Candidate: Cátia Daniela Marques Ribeiro

2021 Jury Evaluation, Internship Report University of Minho, Braga, Portugal Candidate: Isabela Aparecida Moreira de Carvalho

2021 Jury Evaluation, Internship Report University of Minho, Braga, Portugal Candidate: Jéssica Catarina Miranda da Silva

2013 Jury Member, Bachelor Dissertation Pitagoras University, Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil Candidate: Simone Alves de Assis Brangion Thesis: Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery: The Importance of the Psychologist’s Role in Pre- and Post-Surgical Processes

Invited Presentations and Courses

2021 Effects of Mindfulness-based interventions: An integrative review and presentation of the Meditaging study. XIII International Symposium on Neuromodulation, Online.

2021 Getting the Aging Brain to train: A working memory and neurostimulation approach. 12th Symposium of Bial Foundation.

2019 Non-pharmacological interventions in aging. II International Congress of Dementia. Braga City Hall and Healthy Center Grouping of Cávado I, Mental Health Week. Braga, Portugal.

2019 Research in Psychology: Notes of an academic trajectory . Magna Class Lecture/ undergraduate studies / University Center of Eastern Minas Gerais – Unileste

2018 Getting the aging brain to train. Invited oral communication in Associação Gerações, Famalicão, Portugal

2017 How to get older with a healthy brain? Invited oral communication in Associação Gerações, Famalicão, Portugal

2013 Mental health in infancy, adolescence and aging Lecture/ Mental health postgraduate studies /University of Caratinga, Caratinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil

2013 Positive Psychology: An invitation to the human forces and virtues Lecture /undergraduate studies / UNIPAC, Ipatinga, Minas Gerais Brazil

2012 Improving Communication with Children Lecture – Training in Children Development, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Communication Activities to Lay Audiences

1. Moderator & Speaker – Screening and Debate of the Film Mãe – Info-Zenter Demenz, Luxembourg – February 27 & 13, 2025

Moderated the post-screening discussion of the Portuguese film Mãe, engaging over 110 participants in Bettembourg and more than 200 registrations at Ciné Utopia in Luxembourg City. The sessions, attended predominantly by Portuguese-speaking audiences (approximately 90%), focused on raising awareness about dementia and promoting open, community-based dialogue.

2. Article on Meditation and Mindfulness Published on the Get Brain Health Platform, under the title “Meditation And Mindfulness: Essential Practices For Workplace Well-Being and Brain Health” on June 19th, 2024.

3. Lay communication under the title “In Search of Healthy Aging: Exploring Cognitive Functions and Neuroplasticity” on November 25th 2023, at the Centre Culturel et Sportif de la Gare. Event organizer: Info-Zenter Demenz

4. Lay communication under the title “Aging in good health! What can we do to age in good health?” on October 19th 2022, at the City Hall of Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. (link to recording)

5. Participation as expert in the Likedin Live Expert opinions on brain health risk factors for dementia. World Young Leaders in Dementia (WYLD) network.

6. Communication to lay and professional audiences through Roche’s ADTaxi website March 11 2022.

Video Alzheimer’s Disease | Medically Science Hub

Media Coverage (Selection)

1. Radio Latina (Luxembourg) – Morabeza Program. November 7th, 2021. Interview on Mindfulness and the Meditaging Project.

2. Psicologia no BOM DIA. November 26th, 2021. Interview of the Meditaging Projetct. 3. Contacto Journal. June 04th, 2022.