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Gustavo Sugahara (GS) is an Integrated Ph.D Researcher at DINÂMIA’CET-IUL, lecturer at the Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), and Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Norwegian Centre for Addiction Research (SERAF), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo. The subject of urban ageing is his main career focus. His master’s thesis concluded at ISCTE-IUL in 2010, dealt with the theme of creative cities in the face of population ageing, then, in his Ph.D., concluded in 2019 at the OsloMet, he addressed the theme of urban ageing and its impact on social policies, with critical gerontology as the main theoretical framework of this work, and the city of Oslo as the case study.

ExperienceAugust 2019 – Present
Lecturer Oslo Metropolitan University OsloMet
As a lecturer at OsloMet, my responsibilities encompassed a wide range of duties. These include supervising master’s students, delivering lectures across multiple courses, grading exams and master’s theses, and coordinating various extra-curricular activities.

April 2006 – Present
Integrated PhD Researcher DINÂMIA´CET-ISCTE-IUL
Principal researcher and coordinator for “Ageing Cascais”. The project is developing an Strategy and Action Plan for the municipality of Cascais, in close collaboration with the municipality’s leadership, representatives of the target group, and key stakeholders in the municipality. Previously, I have participated in several research projects on Creative Cities, including a European comparative study that included Lisbon, Barcelona, and São Paulo.

March 2020 – August 2023 (3 years 6 months)
Postdoctoral Researcher Norwegian Centre for Addiction Research SERAF
Through working on the preparation of registry data, I have acquired in-depth knowledge of the ethical complexities associated with the extraction and handling of personal data. In addition to my background in age research, I also bring the urban and regional perspective to this research group.

February 2015 – July 2019 (4 years 6 months)
Stipendiat / Research Fellow Oslo Metropolitan University OsloMet
PhD thesis: Urban Population Ageing and its Impact on Social Policy – Lessons from Oslo.

July 2011 – Present Maputo, Mozambique
Associate Collaborator IESE
Conception and management of a unique research project on “Population ageing in Mozambique”, in close collaboration with the Director of Research. The project includes the publication of a series of academic articles, organization of seminars, and related activities. Member of the Research Group on Poverty and Social Protection.

February 2012 – April 2013 (1 year 3 months) Maputo, Mozambique
Consultant The World Bank
Assignment with Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Unit. My tasks include: Research and data collection; construct and update datasets; draft economic and policy briefs; participate in analytical work and write reports; participate in technical meetings and debates.

October 2010 – March 2011 (6 months) Maputo, Mozambique
Consultant UNDP
‘Evaluation report – Recommendations and lessons learned. Mozambique’s experience with implementing the CIVICUS Civil Society Index’

October 2009 – September 2010 (1 year) Lisbon, Portugal
Editor Esquerda.net
Responsible editor (on a rotating basis) for the news web portal Esquerda.net / Specialist in the area of economy.
Economic Advisor Portuguese Parliament
While working as an Economic Advisor at the Portuguese Parliament I had the opportunity to take part in national budget debates and two Commissions of Inquiry related to the financial sector. I was responsible for monitoring major economic trends and also for reviewing, making law proposals and briefing deputies along the legislative process. During this period I also published a monthly bulletin in Portuguese on diverse economic issues.