Edna Filipa Soares da Silva holds a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Aveiro (2022) and a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering from the same institution (2019). She is currently a PhD student in the Doctoral Program in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Aveiro since October 2023. Her research focuses on ceramic materials, surface modification and functional surfaces, particularly through laser-based processing techniques. Her work explores the development of advanced surface functionalities in ceramic and glass-based materials, with potential applications in technological and industrial contexts. She has authored two peer-reviewed scientific publications, participated in several scientific events, and has experience as a research fellow in funded research projects.