Editor in Chief - Profile

Francisco José Gomes da Silva

Auxiliar Professor at ISEP – School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto, Mechanical Engineering Department, Porto, Portugal.Nineteen years of experience teaching mechanical engineering (Materials and Manufacturing Processes). Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering by FEUP – Porto University, Faculty of Engineering, Portugal.Taught courses in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management and Industrial Design degrees.Supervisor of many MSc and some PhD students. Coordinator of some scientific and technical projects supported by EU related topultrusion and composite materials, manufacturing processes and tribological coatings. Mechanical Engineering degree coordinator during four years (2003-2006).Sub-Director of the Mechanical Engineering Department at ISEP (2014 - …). Director of the Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering at ISEP (2014 - …). Reviewer of some prestigious journals.Fluent also in Spanish.