Susana P.B. Sousa completed a degree in Civil Engineering in 2002, followed by a Master’s in Structural Engineering in 2005. In 2012, a second Master’s degree was obtained in Occupational Safety and Hygiene Engineering, and a PhD in Occupational Safety and Health in 2016. She is currently a Senior Researcher and Technical Leader in sustainability at the Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (INEGI), within the Composite Materials and Structures Research Unit, based in Porto, Portugal. Her research activities are primarily centered on the development and enhancement of advanced materials, including nanocomposites, fibre-reinforced composites, and polymer- or cement-based mortars. Additional areas of expertise include the physical and thermal characterization of these materials, particularly their mechanical performance and fire behavior. Her research work also involves the analysis of technological roadmaps, ethical frameworks, regulatory standards, and risk assessment approaches, with a specific emphasis on their application to occupational safety, health, and sustainability.