Dr José-Luis Huertas-Talón is a retired professor with extensive teaching experience in vocational training (mechanical manufacturing) and at the University of Zaragoza, participating as a collaborating lecturer at the Centre for Innovation in Vocational Training in Aragon. He holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Zaragoza (1997), having previously graduated in Mechanical Industrial Engineering from the University of Zaragoza (1989) and Technical Engineering from the University of Salamanca (June 1978). He worked as a teacher of Vocational Training in the area of Mechanical Manufacturing having obtained a post following competitive examination in 1980. Subsequently, in 1990, he became a part-time associate lecturer at the University of Zaragoza. For 11 years he was director at the ‘Corona de Aragón’ Vocational Training Institute in Zaragoza, as well as other positions. He has been involved in numerous research and innovation projects both at university and in vocational training, collaborating with various institutions. Currently, he is still interested in milling processes in which he has produced several publications in collaboration with the University of Zaragoza and the ‘Corona de Aragón’ Vocational Training Centre. He received the 1st María Zambrano scientific research award for secondary education teachers (technology) and the Aragón education medal. He is a member of the research group D4S ‘Design for Safety’ recognised by the Government of Aragón.