Lucas Varoto

Dr. Lucas Varoto is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Metallurgy (MPI SusMat), part of the Max Planck Society, within the Department of Microstructure Physics and Alloy Design. His work focuses on advancing sustainable practices in metallurgy and materials engineering.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Universite Grenoble-Alpes, France (2021–2024)
• Engineer Degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Grenoble INP - Polytech Grenoble, France (2019–2021)
• Engineer Degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Brazil (2016–2021)

Dr. Varoto’s research integrates sustainable alloy design, metallurgical recycling, and multi-scale characterization to develop eco-friendly materials. His expertise in additive manufacturing supports innovation in circular economy frameworks, emphasizing reduced environmental impact through novel processing techniques. Current projects within his department target the optimization of alloy microstructures for industrial sustainability.

He actively contributes to the Department of Microstructure Physics and Alloy Design at MPI SusMat, collaborating on cutting-edge initiatives in sustainable metallurgy while leveraging cross-institutional partnerships formed during his international academic training.