Gustavo Sugahara, is an Oslo-based researcher, lecturer, and consultant working at the intersection of social work, gerontology, and urban policy. From examining kinship networks in Nordic cities to researching ageing and addiction, Gustavo is passionate about challenging ageism and reshaping how we think about old age and social welfare.
| August 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. | |