Isnaldi R. Souza Filho

Isnaldi R. Souza Filho is a Junior Professor (Chair of Sustainable Metallurgy) at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), affiliated with the Institut Jean Lamour (UMR 7198), Université de Lorraine. He also serves as Group Leader for Sustainable Synthesis of Materials at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials since 2021.

• Education: PhD, MSc, and BSc in Materials Engineering from the University of São Paulo (2016-2019, 2013-2015, 2008-2013).

Research Interests: Focus on sustainable metallurgy, particularly hydrogen plasma-based reduction of iron ores and microstructural characterization of Mn-containing steels. His work addresses decarbonization in steel production, scrap-compatible alloy design, and waste valorization (e.g., red mud conversion to green steel).

Publication Trends: Recent studies emphasize hydrogen plasma smelting reduction of iron ores, kinetic modeling of reduction processes, and microstructure engineering for enhanced mechanical properties. Collaborative work spans CO2-neutral steelmaking, elemental partitioning, and high-entropy alloy synthesis.

Scientific Awards:

• CAPES Thesis 2020 for Best National Doctoral Thesis in Engineerings II (Brazil)
• Multiple undergraduate awards (CREA-SP, ABM, Engineering Institute) for top academic performance in 2013

Grants and Affiliations: Affiliated with the Dierk Raabe Lab at the Max Planck Institute and leads the Sustainable Synthesis of Materials group. Research funded by institutions supporting climate-neutral metallurgy and recycling strategies.