Kenny L. Alvarez

Kenny L. Alvarez, PhD, is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in materials engineering and business development. Currently serving as Project Director at TECNALIA Research & Innovation since January 2025, Alvarez previously held the role of CEO at ECOMAGNET from March 2021 to December 2024, focusing on scaling deep-tech innovations from laboratory to industrial applications. Entrepreneurial experience at Ceit included business development for a new spin-off, alongside postdoctoral research in producing advanced soft magnetic powders. Additional roles involved research internship at Tyndall, assistant lectureship at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, and autocad draughtsman position at Nexxo S.A. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Materials Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, complemented by a foundational Bachelor of Technology in Technical Drawing.