Pilar Baylina earned, from the University of Porto, a B.S. in chemical engineering (1993) and a Ph.D. in public health (2015). She is now the Professor of the Health Management and Administration/Health School, Institute Polytechnic of Porto/Center RISE-Health. Her work in public health has resulted in 60 publications, presentations, lectures, and courses; and memberships, including Senior Member of the Portuguese Engineering Association and Specialist Engineer in Health and Hospital. Her research interests include public health, management, quality, environment, and occupational health.