Scientific Expert Board
Materials Intelligence reports are reviewed by named PhD specialists from leading research institutions. Every report carries a named expert's signature.
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Expert Reviewers
7
Domains Covered
9
Institutions
Domain Coverage
Coatings & Ceramics
2Luc Durand, PhD
CEA Saclay · Founder
e.g. TiAlN, YSZ, thermal barriers
+1 more expert
SL
Dr. Sophie Laurent
INP Grenoble
Founder + 1 SME
Battery Materials
2Dr. Maria Torres
ICMAB-CSIC, Barcelona
e.g. NMC cathodes, solid-state electrolytes
+1 more expert
LW
Dr. Li Wei
Tsinghua University
2 Experts
Semiconductors
2Dr. Hans Weber
Fraunhofer ISE, Freiburg
e.g. GaN, SiC power devices, III-Vs
+1 more expert
PS
Dr. Priya Sharma
IISc Bangalore
2 Experts
Polymers & Composites
1Dr. Aisha Nkomo
Imperial College London
e.g. CFRP, thermosets, nanocomposites
Covered
Bio-materials
1Dr. Kenji Tanaka
University of Tokyo
e.g. hydroxyapatite, bioglass, Ti alloys
Covered
Additive Manufacturing
2Dr. Elena Ruiz
IMDEA Materials, Madrid
e.g. SLM powders, DED alloys, binder jet
+1 more expert
MF
Dr. Marcus Fischer
ETH Zürich
2 Experts
Catalysts & MOFs
Recruiting
Seeking 1–2 domain experts
e.g. zeolites, metal-organic frameworks
Expert Roster
LD
Luc Durand, PhD Founder
CEA Saclay · Materials Intelligence
Coatings
Thin Films
Surface Engineering
PhD in materials science. Laboratory experience at CEA Saclay — Bridgman growth, thin-film deposition, high-temperature characterisation. Built PhysicsCheck because VCs deserve physics, not guesswork.
MT
Dr. Maria Torres
ICMAB-CSIC, Barcelona
Battery CathodesSolid-State Electrolytes
15 years of battery materials research. 40+ publications in Nature Energy, ACS Nano.
HW
Dr. Hans Weber
Fraunhofer ISE, Freiburg
Semiconductor PhysicsWide-Bandgap
GaN and SiC power electronics specialist. Former group leader at Fraunhofer ISE.
AN
Dr. Aisha Nkomo
Imperial College London
Polymer CompositesNanocomposites
CFRP and thermoset systems for aerospace. Royal Society Early Career Fellow.
KT
Dr. Kenji Tanaka
University of Tokyo
Bio-materialsMedical Devices
Bioactive ceramics and titanium alloys for orthopaedic implants. 20+ years in bio-materials.
ER
Dr. Elena Ruiz
IMDEA Materials, Madrid
Additive ManufacturingMetal Powders
Laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition. Process-microstructure relationships.
SL
Dr. Sophie Laurent
INP Grenoble
Plasma CoatingsWear Resistance
Atmospheric plasma spraying and HVOF coatings. Tribology and wear characterisation for aerospace.
LW
Dr. Li Wei
Tsinghua University, Beijing
Solid-State BatteriesAnode Materials
Silicon-carbon anode architectures and garnet-type solid electrolytes. 30+ papers in Adv. Energy Mater.
PS
Dr. Priya Sharma
IISc Bangalore
Compound SemiconductorsEpitaxial Growth
III-V epitaxy for optoelectronics and power devices. MOCVD process development and defect characterisation.
MF
Dr. Marcus Fischer
ETH Zürich
Metal AM AlloysIn-situ Monitoring
Alloy design for laser powder bed fusion. Melt pool monitoring and process-defect correlations.
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