Fernando Rocha is a Professor of Mineral Resources at the University of Aveiro (Portugal), Director of the Geobiotec Research Centre. He earned his Ph.D. in Geosciences (Geology) from the University of Aveiro in 1994 and his DSc (Habilitation) in Geosciences (Clay Science) from the University of Aveiro in 2000. Has held several positions at the University of Aveiro, including Head of the Department of Geosciences (1998 to 2002; 2011 to 2015), Pro-Rector (infrastructures and Campii management, 2003 to 2007) and Vice-Rector (research, innovation and technology transfer, 2008 to 2010). He works on Earth and Environmental Sciences with an emphasis on Mineralogy and Geochemistry, with interests in Industrial Minerals, Construction Materials, Ancient Ceramics, Medical Geology, Geopharmacy, Geopolymers, Clays and Clay Minerals, and Atmospheric Dust.