Myriam Lopes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Environment and Planning of the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and a researcher at CESAM (Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies). She holds a PhD in Sciences Applied to the Environment, specialising in climate change policy and economics. Her research focuses on air quality, atmospheric pollution, climate change impacts and adaptation, environmental modelling, and sustainable urban development. She has extensive experience in national and international research projects, interdisciplinary collaborations, and environmental policy support, bridging scientific knowledge and decision-making. She previously served as Vice-Coordinator of CESAM and as a member of the University of Aveiro's General Council. Alongside her academic activities, she has contributed to international initiatives and provided scientific and technical expertise to public institutions and international organisations, particularly in environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and environmental management.