Dr. José Cornejo is a Senior Member of the IEEE, and a member of both ASME & AIAA. He is an accomplished scholar and researcher whose career bridges the disciplines of mechatronics, robotics, mechanical systems, aerospace engineering, and biomimetic design. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial, Computer, and Civil Engineering with a concentration in Mechatronics from the University of Burgos. He also earned advanced degrees, including a Specialization in Robotics (MIT), a Master's in Design and 3D Printing, a Master's in Biomedical Engineering, a Master's of Business Administration, and a Professional Degree in Mechatronic Engineering. His international research spans collaborations across five continents, integrating multidisciplinary teams that advance innovation in: (1) Mechatronics and Mechanical Design, (2) Manufacturing Systems and Product Development, (3) Bio-inspired and Reconfigurable Robotic Systems, and (4) Aerospace Systems Engineering. He is a recognized entrepreneur, scientist, and international keynote speaker. He serves on several editorial and scientific review boards for leading journals and conferences published by Nature, Elsevier, Springer, ScienceDirect, MDPI and IOP Science, among others. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed contributions indexed in SCOPUS and Web of Science, which have received more than 1800 citations worldwide. According to the AD Scientific Index, he is ranked among the top 10% of researchers in Mechatronics Engineering in the World.