Oscar Rodríguez-Alabanda has been part of the University of Córdoba (Spain) since 2010 and, since 2024, serves as an Associate Professor in the Area of Manufacturing Process Engineering, combining a strong academic record with nearly two decades of industrial experience. His research focuses on multi-stage wire drawing, surface engineering, non-stick coatings, and additive manufacturing, with 34 JCR-indexed publications, an h-index of 11, and over 450 citations. From 2001 to 2020, he worked in the watchmaking industry as a manufacturing process developer, gaining deep expertise in CNC machining and CAD-CAM technologies that continue to enrich his teaching and research. He has participated in local, national, and international research projects, as well as numerous technology transfer contracts, delivering applied solutions in process optimization, polyurethane foam demolding, hydrophobic and ice-repellent surface enhancements, among others. Dedicated to mentoring, he has supervised award-winning student projects in College graduate and Master´s degrees. Operating at the crossroads of academia and industry, Dr. Rodríguez-Alabanda consistently transforms research into practical advancements that improve production efficiency, material performance, and engineering design.