David L. Sales

David L. Sales is an Associate Professor in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Cádiz (UCA), affiliated with the Materials and Nanotechnology for Innovation (INNANOMAT) group. He holds a PhD in Materials Science with a European mention and an extraordinary award. His research focuses on advanced materials processing, additive manufacturing, and sustainable materials, with over 55 publications and two patents. He coordinates the Smart Manufacturing Lab at the UCA-SEA Innovation Center.

Education: PhD in Materials Science (with distinction), Chemical Engineering background. Teaching includes engineering degree programs at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Algeciras.

Research interests emphasize optimizing materials for additive manufacturing (e.g., lattice structures, polymer blends), environmental impact analysis of manufacturing processes, and improving mechanical properties of stainless steels through novel techniques. His work also explores educational methodologies in engineering, such as problem-based learning.

Publications span topics like life cycle analyses, machine learning in material characterization, and nanocomposite recycling. He has supervised three PhD theses, all awarded cum laude.

• Awards: European mention and extraordinary award for PhD.
• Labs/Teams: Smart Manufacturing Lab (UCA-SEA Innovation Center), INNANOMAT research group.