Juan José Moreno is currently a Lecturer at the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM), where he teaches Materials Science, Ferrous Alloys, and Physical Metallurgy. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technologies Engineering and a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from UPM, as well as a Master's in Teacher Training (Physics and Chemistry) from Universidad Isabel I de Castilla. In 2021, he earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include finite element simulation and materials characterization. He is also a member of the UPM Laser Center, where he collaborates on applied research projects involving laser-based materials processing. In addition to his academic work, he has contributed to technical consulting projects for companies such as Musashi, Indra, and Rothenberger.

Milagrosa González Fernández de Castro is a tenured Associate Professor and Head of the Steelmaking Teaching Unit at the School of Industrial Engineering (ETSII), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Spain. She obtained her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering in 1999. With over 30 years of experience at ETSII, Dr. González has contributed extensively to teaching and research in the field of metallurgy. She has been recognized with six five-year teaching periods (quinquenios) for her dedication to education at ETSII.

Víctor Saiz Sevilla is an Inspection Engineer at Tecnatom SAU, part of the Westinghouse Group, where he has specialized in developing and implementing inspection programs for nuclear power plants over the past five years. He holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. With experience working on projects at both national and international levels, Víctor has built strong expertise in ensuring the safety and reliability of nuclear facilities through meticulous inspection and analysis. His role has consistently focused on the coordination and execution of technical inspections, preparation of detailed reports, and support for operational excellence in highly regulated environments. Víctor is recognized for his commitment, problem-solving abilities, and capacity to adapt to complex technical challenges, contributing effectively as part of multidisciplinary teams. He is fluent in Spanish and has professional proficiency in English.

Dr. Panizo-Laiz is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering at the School of Industrial Engineering (ETSII) of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), where he has taught materials science courses since 2016. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from UPM, where he also completed a Master’s in Nuclear Science and Technology and a Ph.D. in Sustainable, Nuclear, and Renewable Energy, awarded with International Mention and Cum Laude distinction. As part of his academic training, he spent an academic year at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) through the Erasmus program. His research, conducted at the “Guillermo Velarde” Institute for Nuclear Fusion, focused on nanostructured tungsten coatings and the effects of irradiation in fusion reactor conditions. Since then, his main research line has centered on PVD coating technology for diverse applications, including nuclear fusion, hydrogen production, and cutting tools, among others. He has authored 17 scientific publications, 12 of which are in Q1 journals, and has participated in eight regional, national, and European research projects. He completed two predoctoral research stays in Chile and was invited to deliver a seminar at the University of Chile. His work has been recognized with awards at international conferences such as ICENES and E-MRS

Maria Yolanda Martín Álvarez is currently a Laboratory Technician in the Department of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the National University of Distance Education (UNED). Before her current role, she worked as a Laboratory Technician in the Fuels and Materials Research Department at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission in Karlsruhe, Germany. Her professional background reflects a strong commitment to scientific research and technical excellence in both academic and international institutional settings.