Eduardo Esteves. I hold a degree in Marine Biology and Fisheries (University of Algarve), an MSc in Ecology (University of Coimbra), and a PhD in Ecology (Population Ecology). I am a researcher at CCMAR – Centre of Marine Sciences (rated “Excellent” by FCT), with an interdisciplinary career spanning ichthyology, fisheries biology, plankton ecology, and, more recently, food science. My current research focuses on sensory analysis, statistical modelling of food quality and shelf life, processing technologies, and valorization of seafood by-products. He has co-authored over 50 scientific publications and is an editorial board member of the Brazilian Journal of Food Technology. I am Associate Professor (Professor Coordenador), wherein I teach in the areas of statistics, sensory analysis, and food technology, and I'm actively involved in research projects, supervision, and academic leadership, currently serving as Vice-Rector for Teaching and Pedagogical Innovation.