Mauro Farella is Professor and Director of the Postgraduate Programme in Orthodontics (DClinDent) at the University of Otago, New Zealand. He was previously based at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy, and at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. Mauro Farella graduated as a Doctor in Dental Sciences at the University of Naples, Italy, where he also completed a three-year postgraduate training programme to become a Specialist in Orthodontics. Furthermore, he holds a PhD in Oral Sciences (University of Reggio Calabria), a Specialist Certification in Medical Statistics (University of Milan), and the "Venia Legendi" in Switzerland (University of Zurich). His current research interests include craniofacial growth, craniomandibular function, craniofacial genetics, and biomedical three-dimensional imaging. In addition, Mauro Farella has expertise in orofacial musculature and temporomandibular joint research. Internationally, his past research endeavours have been supported with research grants amounting to approximately 700,000 Euros. Mauro Farella practices clinical orthodontics exclusively and with a particular interest in advanced biomechanics, functional appliances, adult treatment, and management of craniomandibular disorders. Professor Farella has also been awarded Certified Membership of the European Board of Orthodontists (Helsinki, Finland), reflecting the high standard of clinical excellence he has demonstrated. Mauro Farella has published more than 60 original articles in high-impact international journals, and has extensively lectured around the world. He is an active member of the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists, the New Zealand Dental Association, the European Orthodontic Society, the World Federation of Orthodontics, the Society for Oral Physiology, and the European Academy for Craniomandibular Disorders. He is on the Editorial Board of the "Journal of Oral Rehabilitation" and "Frontiers in Craniofacial Biology", and serves as consultant reviewer for numerous international dental and medical journals. He is the recipient of several national and international research prizes.