Prof. Nuno A.T.C. Fernandes is an assistant professor and PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at University of Minho. He holds an Integrated Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering with a specialization in Biomechanics, Rehabilitation, and Biomaterials from the same institution. His doctoral research focuses on the development of knee orthoses that combine mechanical unloading with vibratory and ultrasonic stimulation to promote cartilage regeneration. At University of Minho, he lectures in Composite Materials, Structural Dynamics and Vibrations, and Advanced Materials. His academic work integrates computational modeling, experimental methods, and biomimetic design, with a focus on wave propagation in biological tissues and the engineering of responsive medical devices.