Miguel Melo is an Associate Professor at the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal, a researcher at INESC TEC, and Vice-Director of the MASSIVE Multisensory VR Laboratory. His academic and research activities focus on computer graphics, virtual reality, and immersive technologies, with a strong emphasis on scientific collaboration, innovation, and community engagement. He has authored numerous publications in leading international journals and conferences and has participated in several international research projects in the field of multisensory virtual reality, exploring its applications across diverse domains, including specialized training and tourism. Miguel has previously served as Secretary of the Eurographics Association, gaining valuable experience in its governance, strategic development, and organizational activities. This experience further strengthened his commitment to the European computer graphics community and provided him with a deeper understanding of the association's priorities and challenges. Building on this experience, he is motivated to continue contributing to Eurographics as a member of its Executive Committee. His priorities include strengthening the association's international visibility, fostering closer collaboration between academia and industry, supporting early-career researchers, and encouraging broader participation in Eurographics activities.