Miguel Neto holds a PhD in Materials Physics and has over twenty years of experience in the growth of diamond films and coatings using various Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) techniques. He is currently a Principal Investigator at the Department of Materials and Ceramics Engineering (DEMAC) and the Aveiro Institute of Materials (CICECO) from the University of Aveiro. His research focuses on the deposition of thin coatings using HFCVD, PVD, and ALD techniques, targeting the development of surfaces designed for extreme and hostile environments. He has a particular interest in sensors, coatings, and nanoparticles for space exploration and biomedical applications, including cancer treatment.