With a background in Law, Firearms and Forensic Ballistics, my journey has been defined by a commitment to advancing Forensic Science and enhancing legal frameworks. My role involves applying strategic insights to complex security issues, leveraging interpersonal communication skills to disseminate knowledge, and maintaining organisational excellence. As a seasoned Lecturer in several institutions, either at a national level (IUCS-CESPU and FMUP) or internationally, like the European Forensic Institute (Malta), I am not just teaching but nurturing the next generation of forensic experts. My engagements as a Senior Consultant and now as Board President at OSI – Observatório de Segurança Interna (Homeland Security Observatory) are not just about influencing security strategies at a macro level, but about instilling critical thinking. The aim of my published work is not just to contribute to the field's evolution but to shape its future, and my expertise in law, geopolitical risk, strategy, and crisis management ensures that my approach to security is not just reactive but proactive and informed. Researcher at Associate Laboratory i4HB - Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, University Institute of Health Sciences and UCIBIO - Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Forensics and Biomedical Sciences Research Laboratory, University Institute of Health Sciences (1H-TOXRUN, IUCS-CESPU), 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal. Acting as the Point of Contact in Portugal for the International Ballistics Society ensures the continued contact with the world's leading scientists, engineers, academics, and Defence and Security professionals working in the fields of Internal, External, Terminal, Protective (armour), and Forensic Ballistics.