Joaquim Gabriel Mendes, bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP), with a specialization in machine design; a post-graduation in Industrial Automation and Process Management; a Master's in Industrial Computing, and a PhD in Industrial Electronics from the University of Minho (2003). He is full professor at FEUP, coordinator of the Automation, Instrumentation, and Control group, an external researcher of RISE-HEALTH FCT Unit, a member of the LABIOMEP UPorto Biomechanics Lab, and integrated researcher in the Biomechanics group of INEGI/LAETA.