Marco Paulo Lages Parente is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) and a senior researcher at the Associated Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aeronautics. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2008) and a second in Occupational Safety and Health (2011), both from FEUP, where he also earned his MSc and Licenciatura. His research focuses on computational biomechanics, numerical modeling of biological and mechanical systems, additive manufacturing, image analysis, and patient-specific simulation tools for clinical support. He has published over 160 journal articles and 29 book chapters, and has supervised or co-supervised more than 50 MSc dissertations and 11 PhD theses. He has received five awards for his scientific contributions and academic excellence. He has collaborated with over 700 co-authors in interdisciplinary projects across engineering, biomedical sciences, and clinical research. His work includes studies on breast biomechanics, urinary incontinence, inner ear modeling, and ligament simulation, and the development of advanced finite element and meshless methods for medical and industrial applications. He actively contributes to national and international research initiatives and is dedicated to mentoring and translating engineering advances into healthcare solutions.