Filipe Nascimento is a materials engineer with extensive experience in materials characterization, failure analysis, and structural integrity. He works as a specialist technician at the Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade (ISQ), operating in an ISO 17025-accredited environment, with a focus on failure analysis, corrosion, metallurgical characterization, and validation of industrial processes. He holds a PhD within the MIT Portugal Program, with training from Instituto Superior Técnico, the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His technical-scientific career has been centered on the optimization of materials and processes, particularly in solid-state welding technologies and methodologies for the adoption of new techniques and materials in industrial settings. Throughout his career, he has participated in research projects and industry collaborations, and he is the author of scientific publications and international presentations. He also has experience as a Visiting Lecturer at Universidade Atlântica. His work combines a strong industrial component with a solid scientific foundation, focusing on root cause analysis of failures and the enhancement of material performance in demanding environments.