Alex Luyima, PhD, currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology since October 2024. Prior to this role, Alex was a Staff Scientist in Hydrometallurgy at Form Energy, focusing on the development of next-generation battery materials through innovative green processes. Experience includes serving as a Materials and Metallurgical Engineer at Toyota North America, where responsibilities encompassed mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and leading kaizen projects to enhance laboratory efficiency. Previous positions include Extractive Metallurgist/Process Engineer at Conecsus LLC, Postdoctoral Researcher at Missouri S&T, and a Junior Plant Metallurgist at Kasese Cobalt Company Limited. Educational background includes a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, an MSc in Light Metals Production from NTNU, and a BSc in Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering from Makerere University.
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