Conclusion | Doctoral Defense of Francisco Werley Farias 

The dissertation, titled “Ni-based superalloys 625 and 718 fabricated through in situ interlayer hot forging arc plasma directed energy deposition – grain size refinement and heat treatment development”, addresses significant advances in the area of 3D printing of nickel superalloys.

The jury was chaired by Professor Virgílio António Cruz Machado, Full Professor at NOVA FCT, and included the following members:

• Professor Sophie Primig, Full Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), Australia;
• Professor Joel Andersson, Full Professor at University West, Sweden;
• Professor Maria de Fátima Reis Vaz, Full Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon;
• Professor Sónia Luísa dos Santos Simões, Associate Professor with Habilitation at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto;
• Professor João Pedro de Sousa Oliveira, Full Professor at NOVA FCT.

UNIDEMI congratulates Francisco Werley Farias on the excellent work conducted and wishes him great success in his academic and professional career.