Ricardo A. M. P. Gomes is a Biological Anthropologist with a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Coimbra, specializing in paleopathology and the elemental analysis of human skeletal remains. His research focuses on porous skeletal lesions and their interpretation through integrated osteological, biocultural, and One Health approaches, with particular emphasis on the application and methodological development of non-destructive techniques such as portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF). He holds an MSc in Human Evolution and Biology and a BSc in Anthropology, and has over a decade of combined international research, teaching, and academic leadership experience. Between 2013 and 2018, he served as a full-time academic staff member at the University of Concepción (Chile), where he taught across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in biological and forensic anthropology, supervised undergraduate theses and MSc dissertations, and held leadership roles including Head of the Anthropology programme and coordinator of curriculum reform. Ricardo authors 10 peer-reviewed articles published in indexed international journals and has contributed to numerous international conferences, where he has presented original research on paleopathology, skeletal biology, and forensic anthropology. He has supervised 17 undergraduate theses, co-supervised 2 MSc dissertations, and acted as Principal Investigator or co-investigator in multiple funded research projects in Portugal, Chile, and international collaborative settings. His work is characterized by strong interdisciplinary collaboration, reflected in co-authorship with more than 30 researchers across anthropology, medicine, geology, and forensic sciences. In recognition of his scientific contributions, he received the Eve Cockburn Award from the Paleopathology Association in 2023. He is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, and actively engaged in research dissemination, academic mentoring, and the development of innovative methodological tools in anthropology. His current work aims to consolidate an independent research profile centered on skeletal health, disease, and inequality in past populations, with clear relevance for contemporary debates on health and environment.