Professor João Gomes (DEQ/ISEL) has recently obtained international registration as an Education Researcher under the ENTER International Professional Educator Register. This recognition distinguishes faculty members who excel in educational research, applying innovative pedagogical practices and contributing to the improvement of Higher Education.

João Gomes is a Coordinating Professor with Aggregation at ISEL and an integrated researcher at the FCT unit CERENA – Center for Natural Resources and Environment/Instituto Superior Técnico/University of Lisbon. Between 2021 and 2025, he served as Vice-President of ISEL for the scientific area, R&D, and projects. In 2025, he was awarded the EUR-ING title (European Engineer, Ingénieur Européen, Europa-Ingenieur) by Engineers Europe – the European Federation of National Engineering Associations.

ENTER (EngineeriNg educaTors pEdagogical tRaining) is a global initiative that promotes pedagogical excellence in engineering education, certifying trainers who meet high standards of technical and teaching competence. Through the International Professional Register of Engineering Educators, it grants internationally recognized credentials such as iPEER (International Professional Engineering Educator Registered), which validates the professional quality of engineering educators. Within this register, the Education Researcher profile is reserved for faculty members who conduct relevant research in education, publish results, participate in projects, and apply innovative methodologies in teaching.