Miguel Baptista-Bastos studied at the Arroio School of Arts and Architecture at FAUTL in Lisbon, where he completed his Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees. He has worked in various workshops and had his own office, overseeing the design and execution of diverse projects both nationally and internationally. Since 1998, he has been a professor at FAUL, consistently teaching "Architectural Design" and currently instructing the 4th Year students. He is a researcher and integrated member of the Center for Research in Architecture, Urbanism, and Design (CIAUD), where he served as the coordinator of the architecture department for four years. In addition to obtaining master's and doctoral degrees, he has authored and published articles nationally and internationally. Furthermore, he has actively engaged in giving lectures, workshops, and other educational activities.