Cláudia Figueiredo has a PhD in Education (specialization in assessment) from the University of Aveiro. She is a postdoctoral researcher in the interdisciplinary program CeNTER (Community-led Network for Territorial Innovation) and a member of the Research Unit in Governance Competitiveness and Public Policies (GOVCOOP). Her present work focus in the development and validation of regional innovation indicators, particularly the ones related with well-being and quality of life. She also has scientific work in the fields of research methods and statistical analysis.