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Flavia da Cruz Gallo, D.Sc.
Post-Doctoral Associate at the Materials Science and Engineering Department
Bio
Education
- 2020: Doctor of Science in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at UFRJ (Summa cum Laude)
- 2003: Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at UFRJ (Summa cum Laude)
Professional Experience
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2022 – present: Post-doctoral Associate in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, College of Engineering at the University of Florida.
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2021 – 2022: Post-doctoral Fellow in the Petroleum and Gas National Funding Agency at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
- 2020 – 2021: Aluminum alloy consultant at Alle Aluminum Ltda./Brazil.
- 2014 – 2020: Graduate Research Assistant at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
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2004 – 2014: R&D Project Manager at Siemens Brazil.
Professional Society Memberships
- University of Florida Postdoctoral Association (UFPDA)
- Invited member since 2022.
- Elected Chair of Public Relations in 2023.
National Postdoctoral Association (NPA)
- Invited member since 2023.
Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS)
- Member since 2023.
- Invited peer-reviewer for the Journal of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (JOM).
- Invited member of the “Alloy Phases Committee” since 2024.
- Invited member of the “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee” since 2024.