Carlos Agostinho is a Principal Researcher at UNINOVA CTS and a digital transformation expert, currently serving as Head of Science and Innovation and Vice-President at the IDEA Institute. He holds a PhD in Industrial Information Systems and an MSc in Computer Science from NOVA School of Science and Technology. With over 20 years of experience in European-funded research, he focuses on bridging academia and industry. Author of 100+ publications, his work spans IoT, AI, and system interoperability, with recent emphasis on digital transformation in healthcare and data-driven, connected systems.