Alexandra Manuela Paiva Carneiro is an Invited Assistant Professor in Psychology and Integrated Researcher at the Research Centre for Human Development. Currently, she is also a member of the coordination team of the Psychology Degree and coordinator of the University Clinic of Psychology (CUP). She has a PhD in Applied Psychology from the University of Minho, her thesis entitled Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Preschoolers: Risk Factors and Assessment Issues.
In recent years she has developed research in the areas of psychological assessment, psychopathology and bonding in preschoolers, psychotherapeutic monitoring, social engagement of young people, civic and political participation of women, and pro-environmental behaviours and attitudes.