I am a PhD researcher in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, affiliated with the Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation (TEMA). My research focuses on advanced material characterization, mechanical testing, and numerical model calibration, with particular emphasis on integrating full-field measurement techniques and inverse identification methods into conventional mechanical testing procedures. My academic and professional interests include computational mechanics, experimental mechanics, finite element analysis, material behaviour, and the standardization of mechanical testing methods. I am passionate about bridging the gap between experimental research, numerical simulations, and industrial applications. My professional goal is to contribute to the development of more reliable, accurate, and standardized approaches to material characterization while advancing engineering research and innovation.