Prof. Dr. António Curado graduated in civil engineering in 1996 from IST (Technical University of Lisbon). In 2004, he completed the MSc degree in construction at FEUP (University of Porto) and was awarded a prize for the best master's degree. Since 2006, he has been an Expert in Energy Certification (ADENE) and a full-chartered engineer (OE). In 2014, he completed his Ph.D. in energy efficiency with distinction at FEUP (University of Porto). He is a Professor at IPVC (Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo), where he belongs to the management board of Prometheus, a Research Unit in Materials, Energy, and Environment for Sustainability. His main field of research regards energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and sustainability. He frequently publishes scientific articles in international journals and conferences, supervises investigation theses, and co-ordinates funded research projects. He is a frequent reviewer of papers and articles in journals and at international conferences. Currently, he is the Pro-President of IPVC for sustainability and built environment.