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Abel J. Duarte is a dedicated engineering educator and researcher whose work centers on project-based learning, biomimetics, and robotics. His primary contributions lie in integrating biologically inspired design into capstone engineering projects, particularly through the European Project Semester (EPS) framework at ISEP. Duarte’s research demonstrates how student teams can successfully develop functional biomimetic robots, from a fish-like swimming robot (Bro-Fish) intended as an educational toy to a flapping-wing flying robot inspired by a biplane design. His most cited paper, “Development of biomimetic robots in the EPS engineering programme capstone project” (9 citations), establishes the pedagogical value of such hands-on, interdisciplinary projects. Other notable works include the didactic robotic fish and an artistic robot, each showcasing the fusion of engineering, creativity, and biology. While his citation counts are modest, Duarte’s impact is deeply felt in engineering education, where his framework has been adopted to foster teamwork, innovation, and real-world problem-solving among international student cohorts. His work exemplifies how structured, student-centered projects can cultivate the next generation of engineers.