Nicolas Tual

Nicolas Tual is a seasoned expert in composite materials and additive manufacturing, currently serving as the Responsable Pôle Fabrication Additive Organique at NAVAL GROUP since September 2017, where responsibilities include managing studies on composite structures for surface ships and submarines, conducting R&D projects, and advancing additive manufacturing techniques. Prior experience includes a postdoctoral position at IRT Jules Verne focusing on the aging mechanisms of composite materials in marine environments, as well as research engineering roles at ENSTA Bretagne and IFREMER, where Nicolas investigated the durability of carbon/epoxy composites. Educational qualifications encompass a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Université de Bretagne Occidentale and multiple degrees in polymer and composite engineering from various institutions.