Alex Luyima

Assistant Professor Of Materials Science And Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology

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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