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Benedita Malheiro is a leading researcher in biologically inspired robotics and autonomous systems, with a particular focus on engineering education through project-based learning. Her work bridges the gap between theoretical design and practical implementation, notably through the European Project Semester (EPS) framework at ISEP. Her major contributions include the development of biomimetic robots—such as the Bro-Fish swimming robot and flapping-wing flying robots—which serve as educational tools to teach mechanics, programming, and physics to young learners. She has also advanced autonomous sailboat and land yacht technologies, designing wing sails for environmental monitoring in remote regions like icy plains and sandy shorelines. With over 50 citations across her most-cited papers, her research demonstrates tangible impact in both robotics and pedagogy. Notable achievements include the design of the MopBot cleaning robot and the Artistic Robot, which showcase her ability to integrate creativity with engineering. Malheiro’s work not only pushes the boundaries of autonomous systems but also inspires the next generation of engineers through hands-on, interdisciplinary projects.