Mario Renderos has currently a post-doctoral position in the Mechanical Engineering Department of the Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, University of the Basque Country and is a doctor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of the Basque Country. He is a specialist in machining, additive manufacturing, FEM process simulation, fractal simulation, relationships between manufacturing process conditions, microstructure, and in-service behavior.

Dr. E. Iriondo Plaza's research began in 2003 with an Iñaki Goenaga Doctoral Scholarship at Labein (now Tecnalia). She then strengthened her expertise through a pre-doctoral stay (2004 to 2006) at The Ohio State University (USA) under Professor Glenn S. Daehn. This experience culminated in her 2007 doctoral thesis on electromagnetic forming. From 2008 to 2011, she transitioned to research project management, coordinating the R&D+i area at AZTERLAN (Durango). In 2011, her focus shifted to innovation project management at ASMAOLA (IMH), where she also began teaching at the Dual Engineering School. In 2013, Dr. E. Iriondo Plaza joined the UPV-EHU as an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering. She is a co-author of multiple JCR-SCI indexed articles and holds a patent. Her research encompasses regional, national, and European projects, collaborating with both multinational companies and on individual contracts. Further enriching her expertise, she completed a postdoctoral stay at The Ohio State University in 2014. Her research specialization lies in metal forming, welding, and riveting, particularly in high-speed processes. Beyond research, she actively promotes teaching innovation using concept maps.

Amaia Torregaray Larruscain graduated in Chemistry from the UPV/EHU (1999) and holds a Ph.D. from the MU (2008) from the Mechanical Behavior and Materials Science program. She is currently an associate professor in the Department of Mining and Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science at the UPV/EHU where she teaches in the Degrees in Technical Engineering (Materials Science subject) and in the Master in Advanced Materials Engineering (Metallic Materials) program. She is also dedicated to directing final degrees and master's projects. Her research has been focused on the microstructural characterization of metallic materials in different manufacturing processes. She began this research career at the INASMET technology center, currently Tecnalia, in the Department of Materials and Processes (2000 to 2001). After that stay, she joined the MGEP of the Mondragon University, Department of Manufacturing (2002 to 2006) to study the characterization of metals in forming. After working at Gamesa (Pamplona, 2007), she joined the UPV/EHU at the end of 2007 to work on the study of metal matrix composites. Currently, her research work continues to focus on metallurgical aspects (mainly the characterization of metallic materials), collaborating with different research groups at the UPV/EHU as well as with the University of Bordeaux through the cross-border laboratory AENIGME.

Dr. Marie Touzet-Cortina, a professor at Bordeaux INP and researcher at I2M, obtained her PhD in Mechanics from the University of Bordeaux, France, in 1993. She studies how mechanical stress and environment impact the behavior, degradation, and reactivity of metallic assemblies, particularly those welded with Friction Stir Welding (FSW) or Magnetic Pulse Welding (MPW). These techniques offer advantages like joining dissimilar metals and thick materials but raise concerns about durability in harsh conditions. Dr. Touzet-Cortina's research highlights that, regardless of the welding technique, the welded zone experiences a specific microstructure that can lead to galvanic coupling, potentially affecting the assembly's long-term performance. She has extensive experience in the characterization of microstructures, in-service behavior and durability of materials, and compatibility and corrosion of metal alloys.

Dr. F.A. Girot Mata, distinguished engineer and materials scientist, boasts an impressive career in academia and research. He holds a degree in Engineering from ENSAM (France) and a doctorate in Materials Science, Mechanics, & Manufacturing Processes from the University of Bordeaux. From 1994 to 2008, he served as a Professor of Materials Science and Manufacturing Processes at the prestigious Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers in Bordeaux. Since 2008, Dr. Girot Mata has thrived as a senior researcher with IKERBASQUE, holding an International Chair in Mechanical Engineering. In collaboration with the University of Bordeaux, ENSAM, and the CNRS, Dr. Girot Mata played a pivotal role in establishing the ÆNIGME Cross-border Joint Laboratory. This initiative fosters collaboration between researchers from both campuses, tackling crucial issues in sustainable manufacturing, ecodesign, and the in-service behavior of eco-components. Pr. Girot Mata's dedication extends beyond his own research. He actively participated in the ITN Marie Skłodowska-Curie ENABLE project (European Network for Alloys Behavior Law Enhancement). Here, he focused on material characterization, advanced simulations, and innovative processes, while also serving as the project's training manager. His lines of research include aeronautical materials machining, friction stir welding, high-energy processes, additive manufacturing, bionic/generative design, and numerical simulation of manufacturing processes.