Antonio Riveiro Rodríguez is an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Engineering, Applied Mechanics and Construction (School of Engineering) at the University of Vigo (Spain) where he teaches courses on solid mechanics and laser processing. He received his PhD in Applied Physics (2009) from the University of Vigo and completed postdoctoral stays at the University of Manchester (School of Materials), the Imperial College London (Department of Materials), and the University of Minho (3B's Research Group in Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics). His research is focused on laser materials processing mainly for biomedical applications. His research interests also include: laser surface engineering, laser synthesis of micro- and nanomaterials, and the synthesis and laser processing of bioactive glasses. He is author/co-author of 100+ peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and national and international patents.