Welcome to AgeSmart!
I am Gustavo Sugahara, a researcher, lecturer, and consultant based in Oslo. My work sits at the intersection of social work, gerontology, social policy, and urban studies, with a strong focus on urban population ageing, social inclusion, and life course dynamics.
Through critical gerontology and social work frameworks, I examine how social inequality, vulnerability, and public policy impact individuals across different life stages. Across my research—from analysing demographic shifts and kinship availability as markers of vulnerability in Nordic municipalities, to co-creating municipal strategy plans in Portugal—I focus on dismantling ageism and simplistic narratives around old age. By combining quantitative data analysis with participatory, qualitative methods, my goal is to inform smarter, more inclusive social policies and urban planning.
Alongside my research, I am a dedicated lecturer and thesis supervisor at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), focusing on intersectionality, social work, and global health policy.
Feel free to explore the site:
- Blog: Short-form essays, reflections, and commentaries on population ageing, policy, and society.
- CV: A breakdown of my academic trajectory, research appointments, and teaching history.
- Publications: A curated list of my peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and policy reports.