Maria da Graça Carvalho
Maria Da Graça Carvalho
Profile
Maria da Graça Carvalho is a Portuguese politician, engineer, and academic serving as the Minister of the Environment and Energy since 2024. A professor at the Instituto Superior Técnico, she has held various high-level government positions, including Minister of Science and Higher Education. She also served as a Member of the European Parliament for two terms, where she focused on research, innovation, energy policy, and gender equality. Throughout her career, she has been a prominent advocate for sustainable development and scientific advancement.
Details
- Born
- 1955-04-09 · 71 years old
- Birth place
- Beja, Portugal
- Education
- Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon); Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
- Career
- Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Adviser to the President of the European Commission; Member of the European Parliament
