**F ´atima Matos Silva**

Fatima Matos Silva earned her Ph.D. from the University of Granada in 2008. Since 1988, she ´ has been developing her professional activity at the Portucalense University (Porto, Portugal) as a researcher, professor, and coordinator of cycles of studies, integrating several advisory bodies into the institution. She has directed and collaborated on diversified research projects, both nationally and internationally, and is currently an integrated member of the REMIT and CITCEM - FCT R&D units. She has directed multiple archaeological excavations, conducted environmental and heritage impact studies, and researched spatial planning, sustainable development, and universal accessibility to cultural heritage, particularly for the Santiago Way, among others. In addition, she has organised bibliographic editions, scientific and cultural events, exhibitions, and museological programs, among other cultural actions. The author of several books, she also has published (individually and in partnership) more than 80 articles and book chapters on diverse heritage themes. Her expertise lies in the field of the Humanities and Social Sciences, with a focus on archaeology; cultural heritage; preventive conservation; heritage management, spatial planning, and sustainable development; impacts and threats to cultural heritage; heritage interpretation and enhancement; museology; universal accessibility; accessibility of heritage; cultural tourism; religious and accessible tourism; and pilgrimages.
