Dr. Jorge M. S. Faria is currently an Assistant Researcher at the National Institute of Agriculture and Veterinary Research, effective 1 March 2021. He graduated in Cell Biology and Biotechnology in 2006, obtaining an MSc in Cell Biology and Biotechnology in 2008 and a PhD in Biology, with specialization in Biotechnology obtained with the highest honour (summa cum laude), in 2015 at the University of Lisbon. He has developed a consistent research line focused on the biochemical and physiological analysis of crop biotic and abiotic stress, aimed at the improvement of sustainable practices in forestry and agriculture. His research interests include in vitro culture; ionomics; metabolomics; nematode pest management; plant nutrition; and sustainable agriculture.