CERNAS

Research Center
for Natural Resources,
Envioronment and Society

Guilherme Furtado

Guilherme Furtado
Guilherme Eustáquio Furtado holds a Ph.D. in Sports Science, specializing in Physical Activity and Health, from the University of Coimbra (FCDEF-UC). He has extensive experience in exercise programs for geriatric populations and clinical/special subgroups. Currently, he is a researcher at the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (IPC). He is also a collaborative researcher at CERNAS – Research Centre for Natural Resources, Environment and Society, within the Environment and Society Research Group, with interests in Sustainability and Social Responsibility. Additionally, he is a member of SPRINT - Sports Science, Physical Activity, Health and Innovation Research Center, where he leads the sub-research group on exercise in clinical and special conditions within the Physical Activity and Sustainable Communities Research Group. His research interests include Active and Sustainable Urban Mobility, Green Outdoor Physical Activity, Sustainable Sports Facilities, Sustainable Personalized Diets and Exercise, Eco-Active Communities, HealthTech for Well-being, and Exercise-Pharma Synergy in Chronic Disease.