Assist. Prof. Dr. Maria dos Santos | Management | Excellence in Research
Assistant Professor | University of Coimbra | Portugal
Assist. Prof. Dr. Maria do Céu Colaço dos Santos is an accomplished academic and researcher at the University of Coimbra, where she serves as Assistant Professor in Public-Private Administration within the Faculty of Law and as a researcher at CeBER – Centre for Business and Economics Research. She holds a Ph.D. in Management from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Coimbra and a postdoctoral degree in Public Administration from the University of Lisbon (ISCSP). At the Faculty of Law, she teaches across both undergraduate and master’s programs in public-private administration, bringing academic rigor and applied expertise to her courses. Over a career spanning more than 15 years, Dr. Santos has developed recognized expertise in organizational studies, with particular emphasis on emotional intelligence, creativity, innovation, organizational change, contract breach, and public sector excellence. Her teaching and research are complemented by active participation in international conferences and collaborations that bridge theory and practice in governance and management. She has published extensively in prestigious outlets such as Innovation: Organization & Management, International Journal of Organizational Analysis, European Management Review, and the Boletim de Ciências Económicas, with her work indexed in Scopus and widely recognized for advancing understanding of employee creativity, task conflict, role stress, and self-efficacy in high-tech firms. Her research skills include advanced qualitative and quantitative analysis, cross-cultural collaboration, and the integration of interdisciplinary perspectives into innovative organizational models. Dr. Santos has been invited to present at international forums, contribute to policy-oriented research projects, and mentor young scholars, underscoring her role as both a thought leader and community contributor. She is also an active member of academic and professional associations, strengthening her research visibility and professional networks. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and innovation, Dr. Maria do Céu Colaço dos Santos continues to make impactful contributions to organizational research, leadership development, and the global academic community—making her a deserving candidate for recognition and awards.
Profile: ORCID
Featured Publications
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Santos, M. C. C., Coelho, F., Sousa, C. M. P., & Evanschitzky, H. (2025, March 9). Emotional intelligence and employee creativity in high-tech firms. Innovation: Organization & Management.
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Santos, M. C. C., Coelho, F., & Gomes, J. F. S. (2023, January 24). Competitive psychological climate, conflict and psychological contract breach. European Management Review, 20(3), 561-575.
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Santos, M. C. C. (2024). Gestão da Qualidade Total, qualidade do serviço público e modelos de excelência. Boletim de Ciências Económicas, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra.
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Santos, M. C. C., & Martins, L. L. (2023). Cidades sustentáveis, verdes, inteligentes, criativas e circulares: metodologias para avaliar a sustentabilidade da cidade. Revista do Centro de Estudos em Direito do Ordenamento, Urbanismo e do Ambiente (CEDOUA), Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra, 47, 44-57.
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dos Santos, M. C. C., & Martins, L. L. (2021). A execução de políticas públicas sociais no novo regime da contratação pública da União Europeia: em especial a relevância das organizações do Terceiro Sector / The implementation of social public policies in the new public procurement regime in the European Union: the relevance of Third Sector organizations. Brazilian Journal of Business, 3(1), 579-591.
