Armando Jorge Sousa is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP), and a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Intelligent and Industrial Systems (CRIIS), INESC TEC. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from FEUP, 2004. Dr. Sousa's research expertise lies in Intelligent Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Higher Education, with applications spanning education, industry, agriculture, and forestry. His work focuses on developing intelligent robotic systems that address real-world challenges across these diverse sectors. As an ING.PAED.IGIP certified international educator, Dr. Sousa combines his passion for education and robotics to advance both fields. His excellence in pedagogy and robotics has been recognized through multiple national and international honors, including awards in international robotic competitions. Dr. Sousa has authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles and holds a patent for a cork stopper identification device, with another provisional patent on the way. He has successfully (co-)supervised more than 90 Master's students and 7 PhD candidates to completion. Currently, he contributes to several projects: "Texp@act", "Hi-Rev," "IntellWheels 2," and "blockchain.pt." Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Sousa is also a dedicated family man. For more information, visit his Ciência Vitae profile (https://www.cienciavitae.pt/en/1C17-7D93-4CF3) or personal website (https://fe.up.pt/asousa).