Environmental Engineering + Anthropology (MSc)

How to live
connected

I design practical learning experiences and sustainability projects that work in real communities — by combining ecological knowledge with a human-centered (anthropological) lens.

Lisbon Non-formal education Nature connection
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André Bandeira Rodrigues

Environmental Engineer · Anthropology MSc · Educator & Project Leader

Community Systems Field learning

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Active Nodes

Selected projects and roles where I worked inside real systems: teams, communities, institutions, and ecosystems.

2022 — 2025

Erasmus+ KA2
Denmark → Kosovo

Learning by Bussing

A month-long moving learning lab: shared responsibilities, non-violent communication, conflict resolution, and participatory investigation across Europe.

  • Team coordination & rota systems
  • Investigation + reflection methods
  • Learning-by-doing in public spaces
Community Mobility Education
Field education
EVOA · Tagus Estuary

Environmental Educator

Guiding learners from primary school to university through protected ecosystems — translating conservation into direct experience and clarity.

  • Interpretation & facilitation in nature
  • Birdlife & habitat stewardship education
  • Group dynamics across ages
Teaching Nature Stewardship
Denmark
Climate Justice

Peace & Justice Conf.

Volunteer organizer and stage host. Systems thinking, active listening practices, and community learning in a high-trust environment.

  • Well-being & community coordination roles
  • Forum theatre & facilitation formats
  • Learning design through belonging
Systems Leadership Culture
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Master’s Research

A framework-driven exploration of mobility, community, experiential learning, and how complex social systems shape connection and resilience.

Bourdieu · Social Space Kolb · Experiential Learning Social Capital Complex Systems

Research question

How do complex social systems shape mobility and urban community life — and what conditions help people build real connection in fragmented environments?

Experiential cycle

Experience → reflection → concepts → testing in real contexts.

Bonding vs bridging

When community becomes inclusive, resilient networks emerge.

Third places

Spaces outside home/work that make belonging possible.

Method vibe

Keep it grounded: observe, map patterns, test small interventions, measure social friction and learning.

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André

André Bandeira Rodrigues

M.Sc. Anthropology (ongoing) B.Sc. Environmental Engineering Lisbon / Global

I work at the intersection of science and human culture. From environmental education in protected areas to Erasmus+ experiential learning, I focus on what makes people cooperate — and what helps communities stay connected without ignoring ecological reality.

Professional quest

Efficiency with balance. Lasting solutions that people keep using.

Values

Honesty, respect, empathy — with real accountability.

Long game

Improve how I learn, lead, and communicate — to create impact that lasts.

Skills & tools

A balanced set: field practice, facilitation, systems thinking, and engineering foundations.

Selected

Facilitation

  • Active listening & non-violent communication
  • Group dynamics across ages
  • Experiential learning design

Ecology

  • Biodiversity & ecosystem services (applied)
  • Permaculture & agroforestry (field + courses)
  • Stewardship education in protected areas

Systems

  • Complex systems thinking
  • Mapping social capital & third places
  • Small experiments → measurable learning
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Video

A short, direct snapshot of my work and research direction.

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Contact

For collaboration, facilitation, research conversations, or invitations.

Email

contact@andre.com

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LinkedIn

Profile

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Languages

PT · EN

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