Adriana Mar holds a PhD and MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with knowledge in energy systems, grid resilience and energy communities. She obtained her doctorate from NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT). She is currently an Invited Researcher at NOVA FCT and actively involved in several European research and innovation projects (Horizon Europe, Interreg, COST). Her work addresses energy transition, climate change adaptation, resilient energy systems and smart territory management, combining energy modelling, data-driven approaches, sensor integration and decision-support tools for public authorities. Her research interests include energy communities, microgrids, energy storage optimization, climate resilience, smart infrastructures and the application of digital solutions for heritage management. She has contributed to scientific publications, technical reports and applied tools aimed at supporting evidence-based policymaking and local energy and climate strategies.

Fernando Monteiro is a Research Assistant in the Department of Electrical Engineering at NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT). He obtained his MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA) and is currently pursuing his PhD in the same field. His research focuses on power and energy systems, the integration of renewable energy sources, and smart grid technologies. He has been involved in both national and international research projects and actively contributes to scientific publications in the areas of energy systems and sustainable electrical power solutions.

Pedro Pereira is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT). He holds a PhD and MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering and is an IEEE member. His research focuses on power and energy systems, renewable energy communities, energy storage, power electronics, and the resilience of electrical grids. He has been involved in several European and national research projects (Horizon Europe, Interreg, COST) and maintains an active publication record in energy, power systems, and interdisciplinary applications.

He is an Electronic Engineer, Industrial Engineer, and University Specialist in Renewable Energy with strong expertise in PCB design, electronic circuit integration, and embedded systems. His experience includes developing and commissioning electronic systems, selecting industrial components, and contributing to an automated bicycle rental system with user and bicycle identification. He has also maintained advanced self‑service terminals and designed hardware prototypes for the MHS® monitoring network at the Santa María la Real Foundation. At MHS Ltd., he is responsible for the installation, maintenance, training, and continuous development of the MHS system, including new hardware designs and system functionalities.

João F. A. Martins (IEEE Senior Member) received his graduate degree in electrical engineering from the Instituto Superior Teìcnico (IST), Technical University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal, in 1990, and his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from IST, Technical University of Lisbon, in 1996 and 2003, respectively. He is currently a Full Professor at NOVA FCT, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon. He is also with the Center of Technology and Systems, UNINOVA, Lisbon, where he integrates the Board of Directors. He has authored or coauthored more than 100 scientific articles in refereed journals and books and more than 200 articles in refereed conference proceedings.

Daniel Basulto holds a degree in architecture from the Higher Technical School of Architecture in Valladolid and is a Senior Energy Auditor specializing in building performance. In his role as a technology and architecture specialist in the Department of Culture and Heritage at the Santa María la Real Foundation, he combines technological innovation and technical rigor to tackle the restoration and rehabilitation of historic heritage. He currently leads the MHS (Monitoring Heritage System) project, an R&D&I initiative focused on developing advanced tools for the preventive conservation and diagnosis of built heritage. His career includes prominent participation in leading regional programs such as Románico Norte, Románico Atlántico, and Románico Duero Douro, as well as in a broad portfolio of European research projects: SHBuildings, SHCity, HERIT-DATA, TExTOUR, TOURISMO, HERIT4AGES, and HERITALISE.