Prof. Dr. Mário Rui Domingues Ferreira da Cruz is Adjunct Professor in Foreign Language Education (English and Spanish) at the School of Education of the Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal, where he serves as Director of the Pedagogical Innovation Center and coordinates the Master’s Degree in Teaching English in Primary Education. He holds a PhD in Didactics and Teacher Education from the University of Aveiro and a PhD in Linguistic Studies from the University of Vigo. His research focuses on language teacher education, multilingual education, artificial intelligence in education, digital pedagogies, and educational innovation. He is a member of the Board of Directors of inED – Centre for Research and Innovation in Education and has coordinated and participated in several national and international research projects. His recent academic work includes the edited volumes Building Teaching Competencies for AI-Driven and Inclusive Learning (2025), Developing Teaching Competencies for Pedagogical and Curricular Innovation (2025), and Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Education (2024). He is a member of several international professional associations and scientific committees and has received multiple awards and distinctions for his contributions to education, innovation, and teacher development.