Prof. J. Paulo Davim is a full professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He is also an honorary professor at several universities, colleges, and institutes in China, India, and Spain. He received a PhD in mechanical engineering, an MSc in mechanical engineering (materials and manufacturing processes), a five-year degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Porto (FEUP), the Aggregate title (full habilitation) from the University of Coimbra, and a DSc (higher doctorate) from London Metropolitan University. He is a Fellow (FIET) of IET London and Fellow (FIMF) of IMF Birmingham, with a Eur Ing from Engineers Europe FEANI-Brussels. He is also a senior specialist engineer recognized by the Portuguese Order of Engineers, with an MBA and specialist titles in industrial management as well as in metrology. He has more than 35 years of teaching and research experience in manufacturing, materials, and mechanical and industrial engineering, with a special emphasis on machining, tribology, and surface engineering. He is also interested in design, management, sustainability, Industry 5.0, engineering education, and higher education for sustainability.