Innovative Research Award
José Magano
Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa, Portugal
José Magano is a Portuguese academic, researcher, consultant, and innovation strategist whose multidisciplinary career spans higher education, project management, sustainability, finance, tourism, marketing, digital transformation, and engineering. He currently serves as Principal Researcher at the Autonomous University of Lisbon and Integrated Researcher at the Research Center in Economics & Business Sciences (CICEE). His academic achievements combine extensive industrial leadership with internationally recognized scientific research, making him a distinguished contributor to contemporary management and sustainability studies.[1]
Abstract
José Manuel de Araújo Magano has developed an interdisciplinary academic profile integrating management science, tourism economics, engineering, sustainability, finance, digital marketing, innovation, and project management. His publications in internationally indexed journals address emerging global challenges including sustainable consumption, artificial intelligence, tourism development, financial literacy, engineering education, project governance, and digital transformation. His research demonstrates practical relevance while maintaining strong scientific rigor through empirical methodologies and international collaboration.[2]
Keywords
- Project Management, Sustainability, Tourism, Marketing, Digital Transformation, Finance
Introduction
With more than three decades of academic and professional experience, José Manuel de Araújo Magano has established an international reputation through research excellence, university teaching, consultancy, entrepreneurship, and European project leadership. His multidisciplinary background enables the integration of engineering principles with business strategy and sustainable development, supporting innovation across higher education and industry.[1]
Research Profile
His research portfolio encompasses sustainable project management, consumer behaviour, financial wellbeing, tourism studies, AI applications, digital commerce, engineering education, renewable energy systems, innovation strategy, and organisational performance. He has supervised postgraduate research, participated in European-funded projects, and contributed to international scientific committees.
Research Contributions
- Advanced sustainable project management research.
- Published studies on AI, tourism, and digital marketing.
- Conducted cross-cultural sustainability research.
- Contributed to engineering education and innovation.
- Led European collaborative research initiatives.
Selected Publications
- Financial Literacy and Financial Wellbeing (2026).
- Branding Sustainability Across Borders (2026).
- Driving Consumer Engagement Through AI Chatbots (2025).
- Consideration of Sustainability in Projects (2024).
- Dark Tourism and Well-being (2023).
Research Impact
His publications have appeared in internationally recognised journals including Sustainability, Heliyon, Energies, Information, Tourism and Hospitality, Journal of Risk and Financial Management, Education Sciences, and Project Leadership and Society. His work contributes to sustainable development, digital innovation, tourism policy, engineering education, and responsible business practices.
Award Suitability
Based on his multidisciplinary scholarship, international collaborations, leadership in higher education, European research participation, consultancy experience, and consistent publication record, José Manuel de Araújo Magano demonstrates qualifications consistent with recognition under an Outstanding Research Award. His work reflects sustained academic excellence together with measurable societal and industrial relevance.
Conclusion
José Manuel de Araújo Magano represents an interdisciplinary researcher whose contributions connect engineering, business, tourism, sustainability, and digital innovation. His balanced combination of academic productivity, international collaboration, professional leadership, and applied research continues to support scientific advancement and evidence-based management practice.
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus Author Details: José Manuel de Araújo Magano, Author ID 57211559586. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57211559586
- CIÊNCIAVITAE. (2026). José Manuel de Araújo Magano – National Curriculum Management System of Science.
https://www.cienciavitae.pt/portal/en/BD1B-8B65-7FA5
- ORCID. (n.d.). José Manuel de Araújo Magano – ORCID Record.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2835-3169
- Magano, J., Silvius, G., Silva, C. S., & Leite, Â. (2021). Exploring Characteristics of Sustainability Stimulus Patterns of Project Managers. Sustainability, 13(7), 4019.DOI:https://doi.org/10.3390/su13074019
- Magano, J. (2021). The Contribution of Project Management to a More Sustainable Society: Exploring the Perception of Project Managers. Project Leadership and Society, 2, 100020.DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plas.2021.100020