Professor José Martinho Oliveira holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering and is currently a Professor at the University of Aveiro  School of Design, Management and Production Technologies Northern Aveiro, where he also serves as Director. He is a Researcher at the Joint Laboratory of the Ceramic and Composite Materials Research Center (CICECO) and a member of the Board of Directors of Sanjotec – São João da Madeira Business and Technology Center. His work has focused on collaborative projects with industry in the field of materials development and additive manufacturing. He has authored numerous scientific papers, contributed to international conferences, books, and book chapters, and is co-inventor on several industrial property registrations, including models and patents. In addition, he previously held a position at IAPMEI and served as both general manager and manager of a private company.