Flávio Martins received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico from 1996 to 2000. He is now a professor and cluster coordinator at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of the Algarve. His research focuses on mathematical modeling. His main research interests include fluid dynamics in estuaries, coastal areas, and marine regions; water pollution; water quality; climate change; and sediment transport. Currently, he is interested in the impact of human activities on water pollution, specifically plastic and hydrocarbon pollution. His recent projects focus on combining models, remote sensing, and in situ sensors to address societal challenges related to the quality of the marine environment.