International PhD. in Public Space and Urban Regeneration (University of Barcelona, 2011) with a grant from the Science and Technology Foundation, Portugal; M.A. in Urban Design (University of Barcelona, 2008); Post-Graduation in City Qualification (Portuguese Catholic University, 2003); Degree in Architecture (Technical University of Lisbon, 1997) Scientific coordinator of CIAUD Research Center at UBI and member of the research group URBinLAB Urbanism & Territorial Dynamics. Associated researcher at Polis Research Centre (Cr Polis-University of Barcelona)Her work has emphasised interdisciplinarity, and more recently has focused on temporary uses and sharing practices as a design tool to encourage more adaptable cities, by coordinating the exploratory project "Intermittent City. Temporary Uses and Sharing Practices to support an Adaptive Urban Space" (funding FCT (ref. 2022.01558.PTDC) and Embryo Projects CIAUD.ULisboa)Team member of several national and international funded researches, among which: 1. REVIVE - The Threads of the Past weaving the Future: The colors from the Royal Textile Factory of Covilhã, 1764-1850 (2023-26); 2. W@ARCH.PT. Female Architects in Portugal. Building Visibility, 1942-1986 (2018-22); 3. INTERDISCIPLINA. Problemática en Proyectos de Arte Público y Diseño Urbano (2013-16); 4. Red Temática PAUDO. Public Art and Urban Design Observatory (2012-15 | 2005-07); 5. Urbanized Estuaries and Deltas. In search for a Comprehensive Planning and Governance. The Lisbon Case (20O8-13)Rita is also Aayistant Professor at University of Beira Interior (since 2006), where she teaches Design Studio in the MsC. in Architecture. At UBI, she implemented the research line "Architectures of (inter)Action", by developing numerous design experiences in teamwork with local communities, and in partnerships with public and private institutions, resulting in pedagogical publications, public Exhibitions and packs of projects to be applied in real situations. Since 2021, she also teaches the optative course "New Architectural Practices", the course "Inter-Arts Practice", in the PhD in Media Arts and coordinates the "Seminar Forms and Dynamics of the City", in the PhD in ArchitectureRita Ochoa was responsible for the international Workshops "Portugal & Netherlands Summerschool on Sustainable Campuses and Cities¿ (TU Delft/UBI, 2022), "Urban Arts, City and Digital Culture" (ULHT/UBI, 2017), "Elementary intervention in natural space. Art, Landscape, Photography" (École Nationale Supérieure d''Architecture de Paris-la-Villette, 2013), "Bridging the City" (Bauhaus Universität Weimar/Gdansk University of Technology/Slovak University of Technology/UBI, 2008) Author of several national and international conference presentations and publications. Co-founder of MA (Women in Architecture) and R3iAP (Research Network in Public Art). Co-founder and editor of Branca (Journal of Architecture, University of Beira Interior)