Armando Ramalho completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 2006 from University of Coimbra, Faculty of Science and Technology, his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, computer-integrated production profile in 1994 from University of Lisbon - Instituto Superior Técnico and his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Production Branch) in 1988 from University of Coimbra, Faculty of Science and Technology. He currently works as a Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, School of Technology and as a Researcher at the University of Coimbra, Centre for Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Processes. He works in the area(s) of Engineering Sciences and Technologies with an emphasis on Mechanical Engineering. He performed teaching duties in several higher education establishments, from the University of Coimbra to the Polytechnic of Castelo Branco, passing through the Polytechnics of Guarda and Leiria. He has held several management positions, from coordinating courses and departments, to managing positions in higher schools. He has promoted and is involved in several R&D projects, involving companies, institutions and industries. He had a significant civic involvement in the regions where he carried out his professional activity, he currently serves as a municipal deputy, elected by an independent movement, in the City Council of Castelo Branco.