Nino Valério Matos da Fonseca

Professor of Economics & Tourism, Research & Academic Leader
Viana do Castelo, PT.

About

Highly accomplished Professor of Economics and Tourism with over 25 years of experience leading academic programs, conducting impactful research, and driving institutional development. Expert in quantitative methods, macroeconomics, and tourism economics, evidenced by 50+ peer-reviewed publications and a prestigious Thea Sinclair Award. Proven leader in curriculum design, dissertation supervision, and strategic projects, including a UNESCO Global Geopark candidacy, consistently delivering measurable contributions to academic excellence and regional economic understanding.

Work

Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
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Coordinator, Advanced Training Course in Economic Analysis of Tourism

Viana do Castelo, Norte, Portugal

Summary

Spearheads the development and implementation of an advanced training program focused on the economic analysis of tourism.

Highlights

Designed and will launch a specialized advanced training course, enhancing the institution's offering in tourism economics and quantitative analysis.

Leverages deep expertise in economic modeling and tourism dynamics to structure a curriculum that meets industry and academic demands.

Expected to attract professionals and researchers seeking specialized knowledge in advanced economic analysis techniques for the tourism sector.

Aspiring UNESCO Coastal Geopark of Viana do Castelo
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Scientific Advisor

Viana do Castelo, Norte, Portugal

Summary

Provides expert scientific guidance for the development of a UNESCO Global Geopark candidacy, focusing on sustainable development and geotourism.

Highlights

Contributed significantly to the UNESCO Global Geopark candidacy dossier, specifically on management, financial planning, geotourism infrastructure, and sustainable development policies.

Applied economic and sustainability principles to ensure the project's viability and long-term community impact, aligning with UNESCO's global objectives.

Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to integrate diverse components, including legal, management, human resources, and local community participation strategies.

Applied Management Research Unit (UNIAG)
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Integrated Researcher

Viana do Castelo, Norte, Portugal

Summary

Conducts advanced research within the Applied Management Research Unit, contributing to scholarly publications and knowledge dissemination.

Highlights

Engages in cutting-edge research in areas such as meta-regression analysis, macroeconomic analysis, and tourism economics, leading to high-impact publications.

Collaborates with national and international researchers, contributing to the advancement of theoretical and applied economics.

Actively involved in peer review for over 15 scientific journals, ensuring the quality and rigor of academic research in relevant fields.

Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
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Adjunct Professor

Viana do Castelo, Norte, Portugal

Summary

Leads academic programs and conducts impactful research in economics and tourism, contributing to institutional development and student success.

Highlights

Taught a diverse portfolio of 10+ courses across Economics, Macroeconomics, and Tourism for undergraduate and graduate programs, consistently receiving positive student feedback.

Mentored and supervised over 30 master's and licentiate/bachelor's dissertations, guiding students through rigorous research methodologies and successful project completion.

Participated in over 60 dissertation defense juries, evaluating and contributing to the academic development of numerous students.

Contributed to institutional governance and academic quality as a Member of the Tourism and Management Course Committees and Coordinator of the Case Study Discipline Committee.

Actively engaged in research, publishing multiple peer-reviewed articles in indexed journals (Scopus/WoS Q1) focusing on tourism economics, growth, and quantitative methods.

Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
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Assistant Professor (1st and 2nd Trienniums)

Viana do Castelo, Norte, Portugal

Summary

Delivered comprehensive instruction and contributed to academic administration across various economic and business disciplines.

Highlights

Taught a wide range of courses including Macroeconomics, Principles of Economics, Tourism Economics, and Quantitative Methods, impacting hundreds of students over 18 years.

Coordinated the Case Study Discipline Committee in Tourism for two academic years, enhancing curriculum relevance and practical application for students.

Represented Assistant Professors on the Department of Economic and Business Sciences Council and the Self-Assessment Committee for the Management Licentiate Degree, influencing institutional policy.

Authored and co-authored several publications and didactic materials, contributing to the academic literature and student learning resources.

Polytechnic Institute of Guarda
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Assistant Professor (1st Triennium)

Guarda, Centro, Portugal

Summary

Initiated academic career by teaching foundational economic principles and contributing to early institutional development.

Highlights

Delivered instruction in core economic subjects such as Introduction to Economics and International Economic Relations to diverse student cohorts.

Gained foundational experience in curriculum delivery and student engagement within a polytechnic institute setting.

Contributed to the academic environment during a pivotal early stage of professional development.

Education

University of Extremadura
Extremadura, Extremadura, Spain

PhD

Economics and Business

University of Extremadura
Extremadura, Extremadura, Spain

Master's

Economics, Business, and Labor

University of Minho
Minho, Norte, Portugal

Postgraduate (Master's Coursework)

Quantitative Methods in Economics

University of Évora
Évora, Alentejo, Portugal

Licenciatura (Bachelor's)

Economics

Awards

Thea Sinclair Award for Journal Article Excellence

Awarded By

Tourism Economics

Recognized for outstanding contributions to "Tourism Economics" through the article "Significance bias in the tourism-led growth literature," published in 2020.

Publications

Causalidade: Da Filosofia à Macroeconomia

Published by

Edições Ex-Libris

Summary

Book on causality from philosophy to macroeconomics.

Cientistas esquecidos na história do pensamento económico português do século XIX

Published by

E-Revista de Estudos Interculturais

Summary

Explores overlooked scientists in 19th-century Portuguese economic thought.

Introdução à Economia, 2ª ed.

Published by

IPVC

Summary

Second edition of an introductory economics textbook.

Balança de Pagamentos, Posição de Investimento Internacional e Dívida Externa: Perspetivas Práticas e Indicadores de Análise

Published by

Editora Itacaiúnas

Summary

Book on balance of payments, international investment position, and external debt.

Introdução à Economia, 1ª ed.

Published by

IPVC

Summary

First edition of an introductory economics textbook.

O progresso económico das nações no pensamento filosófico dos séculos XVIII e XIX

Published by

E-Revista de Estudos Interculturais

Summary

Analyzes economic progress in 18th and 19th-century philosophical thought.

An introduction to meta-regression analysis

Published by

Nova Science Publishers

Summary

Chapter providing an introduction to meta-regression analysis.

Os Efeitos Económicos do Turismo: Determinantes e Limitações

Published by

Sílabas & Desafios

Summary

Book analyzing the economic effects of tourism, its determinants, and limitations.

Tourism-led growth and granger causality: issues on publication bias

Published by

Chartridge Books Oxford

Summary

Chapter discussing publication bias in tourism-led growth and Granger causality.

Granger causality between tourism and income: a meta-regression analysis

Published by

Journal of Travel Research

Summary

Applies meta-regression to Granger causality in tourism and income.

Publication bias and genuine effects: the case of Granger causality between tourism and income

Published by

Current Issues in Tourism

Summary

Investigates publication bias and genuine effects in tourism-income causality.

Significance bias in the tourism-led growth literature

Published by

Tourism Economics

Summary

Examines publication bias in tourism-led growth literature.

Languages

Portuguese
Spanish
English

Skills

Econometric & Statistical Software

EViews, Gretl, JMulTi, MATLAB, Oxmetrics, R, SPSS, Stata.

Research Methodologies

Meta-Regression Analysis, Macroeconomic Analysis, Causality in Economics, Economic Growth Modeling, Time Series Analysis, Panel Data Econometrics, Discrete Choice Models, Program Evaluation, Systematic Literature Reviews, Quantitative Methods, Statistical Forecasting.

Academic Leadership & Administration

Curriculum Development, Program Coordination, Dissertation Supervision, Committee Leadership, Academic Governance, Peer Review, Event Organization, International Student Admissions.

Teaching & Pedagogy

Higher Education Instruction, E-learning/B-learning Design, Critical Thinking, Project-Based Learning, Mentorship, Course Material Development, Learning Outcomes Assessment.

Economic Specializations

Tourism Economics, Sustainable Development, International Economics, Regional Economics, Information Economics, Public Finance, Economic History.

Projects

Aspiring UNESCO Coastal Geopark of Viana do Castelo Candidacy

Summary

Member of the promotional team for the "Aspiring UNESCO Coastal Geopark of Viana do Castelo" candidacy, contributing to its comprehensive development.

OECD-CERI Project: Fostering and Assessing Students' Creativity and Critical Thinking in Higher Education and Teacher Education

Summary

Participated as a faculty member in all stages of this international project focused on enhancing and evaluating student creativity and critical thinking in higher education.

Economic Impact Study of Estação Viana Shopping Center

Summary

Conducted a comprehensive study for the Municipal Council of Viana do Castelo on the economic impact of a new shopping center on local trade.