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Biography
Rui Gaspar has a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Lisbon. He is Associate Professor at Lusófona University, coordinator of the master's in Social and Organizational Psychology and Principal Investigator at the HEI-Lab: Digital Human-Environment Interaction Lab. He is member of the World Health Organization (WHO-Europe) Technical Advisory Group on Risk Communication, Community Engagement and Infodemic Management (RCCE-IM), technical consultant in Behavioural Sciences and Health Literacy for the Portuguese Directorate-General for Health, scientific committee member (Risk Communication panel) at the Portuguese Food Safety & Economic Authority. He is Board Member of the Society for Risk Analysis - International and member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Risk Research. He is past-President of the Society for Risk Analysis - Europe (SRA-E), past member of the Behavioural Sciences Task Force to fight COVID-19, nominated by the Portuguese government, and former Associate Editor of the journal Human Behaviour & Emerging Technologies. His research focuses on Emerging Risks Perception (natural and technological), Risk and Crisis Communication and the use of social media during crisis.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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BIOFRAME: Ensuring effective disease prevention in farms through biosecurity: A tailored approach
Gaspar, R. (PI), LOUREIRO, A. L. C. M. T. (Researcher), FARIAS, A. R. B. G. A. (Researcher), DOMINGOS, S. F. P. (Researcher) & Silva, C. R. P. D. (Researcher)
1/12/25 → 31/01/29
Project: Research
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Ecosystem services to enhance the resilience of coastal regions and communities to flood risks in a catchment to sea perspective - [EcoC2S].
Gaspar, R. (PI), Reese, J. P. (Researcher), FARIAS, A. R. B. G. A. (Researcher), DOMINGOS, S. F. P. (Researcher) & Silva, C. R. P. D. (Researcher)
1/03/25 → 29/02/28
Project: Research
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Emergency Preparedness and Response for Advanced Modular Reactors - [CATAPULT].
Gaspar, R. (PI), Reese, J. P. (Researcher), FARIAS, A. R. B. G. A. (Researcher), DOMINGOS, S. F. P. (Researcher), ALVES, S. C. R. F. L. (Researcher) & FONSECA, M. M. L. D. (Researcher)
1/02/25 → 31/01/28
Project: Research
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TechMap: Assessment of minimum level of proficiency in digital literacy
ALVES, S. C. R. F. L. (PI), FARIAS, A. R. B. G. A. (Researcher), Cruz, B. M. (Researcher), Cabral, J. M. B. R. D. A. (Researcher), Ferreira, M. J. P. (Researcher), FONSECA, M. M. L. D. (Researcher), PITA, M. A. M. (Researcher), SILVA, V. H. F. D. (Researcher), Silva, C. R. P. D. (Researcher), Novo, M. L. D. A. P. D. C. (Researcher), SÔRO, J. C. (Researcher), MARIANO, J. M. L. D. O. (Researcher), Gaspar, R. (Researcher), DOMINGOS, S. F. P. (Researcher), Pinha, A. J. P. D. (Researcher), PORTUGAL, E. M. D. S. (Researcher) & Dias, S. (Researcher)
ILIND - Instituto Lusófono de Investigação e Desenvolvimento
Project: Research
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Warning Impact: Public Responses to Severe Weather Warnings in Portugal
DOMINGOS, S. F. P. (PI), LOUREIRO, A. L. C. M. T. (Researcher), FARIAS, A. R. B. G. A. (Researcher), FONSECA, M. M. L. D. (PI), GAMITO, P. S. P. (Researcher), LOPES, L. P. S. C. B. (Researcher), Gaspar, R. (Researcher), Dall'Antonia da Motta, C. (Researcher), Silva, C. R. P. D. (Researcher), FRANCISCO, S. M. (Researcher), Abril, T. M. D. C. S. (Researcher), Cruz, B. M. (Researcher), PORTUGAL, E. M. D. S. (Researcher), Taylor, A. (Researcher) & Bernardo, F. (Researcher)
ILIND - Instituto Lusófono de Investigação e Desenvolvimento
1/02/25 → 1/07/26
Project: Research
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Behavioural drivers of on-farm biosecurity implementation in livestock: a literature overview with insights for research
Dogusan, M. M., De Carvalho Ferreira, H. C., Moya Durán, S. J., Moskalenko, L., Brennan, M. L., De Meneghi, D., Rodrigues Da Costa, M., Ciaravino, G. & Gaspar, R., Mar 2026, In: Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 248, p. 106768Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Depression and subjective well-being in older adults living in low-density areas during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of social participation and social support
Francisco, R., Domingos, S., Cruz, N., Gaspar, R., Pedro, M. & Godinho, C., 24 Jun 2026, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 14, 1 p., 1771874.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How bystanders’ perception of interpersonal synchrony shapes their beliefs and intentions towards dyads, in a naturalistic setting
SILVA, P. M. Q. F. D., Mata, A., Farias, A. R., Simão, C. & Gaspar, R., 12 Jan 2026, In: Spanish Journal of Psychology. 29, e2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination intention in Portuguese adults from at-risk groups: a mixed-method study
Godinho, C. A., Francisco, R., Gaspar, R., Henriques, J., Costa, A., António, J., Costa, D., Fernandes, T. & Arriaga, M., 30 Jan 2026, In: BMC International Health and Human Rights. 26, 395.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Climate change adaptation for Disaster Risk Reduction
DOMINGOS, S. F. P., Farias, A. R., Gaspar, R., Luís, S., SILVA, C. R. P. D., Cruz, B. M. & PORTUGAL, E. M. D. S., 12 Jul 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) Encyclopedia of Disaster Risk Reduction. Shaw, R. (ed.). Springer Nature, p. 1-7Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary › peer-review
Activities
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KickOff meeting of the project "Ensuring effective disease prevention in farms through biosecurity: A tailored approach" [BIOFRAME]
Gaspar, R. (Participant)
4 Feb 2026 → 5 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Tanja Perko
Gaspar, R. (Host)
15 Jan 2026 → 16 Jan 2026Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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Meritxell Martell
Gaspar, R. (Host)
15 Jan 2026 → 16 Jan 2026Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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Developing a Community-Based Framework for Flood Risk Assessments: Initial Insights from Stakeholders and the Literature
Reese, J. P. (Speaker), Gaspar, R. (Speaker), DOMINGOS, S. F. P. (Speaker), FARIAS, A. R. B. G. A. (Speaker) & Saccon, M. (Speaker)
2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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From Formal Consultation to Meaningful Engagement: Public Involvement in Environmental Impact Assessment for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
Reese, J. P. (Speaker), Perko, T. (Speaker), Martell, M. (Speaker), Gaspar, R. (Speaker), DOMINGOS, S. F. P. (Speaker) & FARIAS, A. R. B. G. A. (Speaker)
2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Prizes
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Best Poster Award
Gaspar, R. (Recipient), Simão, C. (Recipient), FARIAS, A. R. B. G. A. (Recipient), DOMINGOS, S. F. P. (Recipient), Mateus, S. (Recipient) & Duarte, I. (Recipient), Sept 2019
Prize
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IV Rocio Martin Award for Research in Environmental Psychology (as co-author)
DOMINGOS, S. F. P. (Recipient), Gaspar, R. (Recipient), Domingos, J. P. M. (Recipient) & Bruin, W. B. (Recipient), 2017
Prize
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Press/Media
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Rui Gaspar was classified as a ‘Lead Author’ for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
11/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Impacts
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Health Literacy Course: from Concept to Practice.
CARVALHO, R. F. G. D. (Participant)
Impact: Social impacts, Quality of life impacts
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Parecer 16-05-2023 - Recomendações de consumo de pescado.
CARVALHO, R. F. G. D. (Participant)
Impact: Public policy impacts, Quality of life impacts