Dr. Sonia Alves

Professor

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Biography

Sonia Alves is an interdisciplinary scholar working at the intersection of housing, urban governance, and institutional analysis. Her work integrates perspectives from human geography, urban planning, and sociology to examine the complex dynamics of housing systems, spatial inequality, and policy design and implementation. Through her research, Alves addresses overarching themes that offer essential insights into understanding contemporary urban challenges. Over the past decade, she has engaged with European countries including Portugal, Denmark, and the United Kingdom in academic and policy consultancy roles. Her publications in leading international journals reflect a strong commitment to theory-building, empirical rigor, and public-facing scholarship. She has led and co-led major European and national research projects and currently serves as a Visiting Researcher at Aalborg University, being actively involved in knowledge transfer initiatives related to housing policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Researcher

2023-01-01 — Present

Aalborg University • Copenhagen

Conducting research and knowledge transfer initiatives related to housing policy.

Research Fellow

— Present

Institute of Social Sciences, Lisbon University • Lisbon

Engaged in research focusing on housing and urban policy.

Awards

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Prémio André Jordan

2018-01-01
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Prémios IHRU

2011-01-01

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.