Period: October, 2023 – March, 2024
Sergio Luis Gonzalez Assias is currently completing a Ph.D. degree in metallurgical and materials engineering at COPPE/Universidad Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). He earned his master’s degree in metallurgical and Material Engineering in 2021 at COPPE/UFRJ, and his bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering in 2018 at Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS). He spent a semester as an international exchange student at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) in 2017. Sergio’s research focuses on the characterization of the mechanical behavior of metals, including experimental characterization of fracture toughness, fatigue, and structural integrity. His research aims to develop criteria to assess the fracture toughness of ferritic steels with splits at the upper shelf of the ductile-brittle transition. Currently, he is also involved in research projects in partnership with Oil & Gas companies focused on the fabrication of load-bearing components by Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing.