Born in Lamego, Daniel Freitas always heard his parents say he had the right profile to study medicine, but it was technology that ultimately shaped his academic and professional path.
An alumnus of the Integrated Master’s in Informatics and Computing Engineering at FEUP, Daniel has followed a career marked by innovation, public service and a commitment to sustainability. During his academic career, he distinguished himself through his active involvement in student representation, having chaired the Academic Federation of Porto (FAP) and the FEUP Students’ Association (AEFEUP), as well as serving on the University’s General Council.
He recently held the position of Director of Carbon Neutrality at Porto Ambiente, coordinating strategic climate impact projects such as the Porto Climate Pact and the European Mission of 100 Smart and Climate-Neutral Cities by 2030. His professional career has been strongly influenced by innovation and the digital transition, having served as deputy to the councillor for the Environment, Climate Transition and Innovation at Porto City Council, where he gained experience in citizen services and information systems.
At the same time, he is a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto (FEP), maintaining a close connection with the University of Porto.
Awarded the University of Porto’s Active Citizenship Prize, Daniel Freitas is now a recognised voice at the intersection of innovation, sustainability and public service.
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