Efrain Carreno-Morelli

Prof. Efrain Carreno-Morelli, a Swiss/Argentinian/Italian citizen born in Argentina in 1966, is a Materials Technology Professor at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO Valais-Wallis). He leads the Powder Technology and Advanced Materials Research Group since 2011, teaching powder metallurgy, composites, and ceramic materials. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 5 patent applications (1 granted), he specializes in powder injection molding, additive manufacturing, and metal-ceramic composites.

• Metal powder processing (MIM/CIM)
• 3D printing (SLM/Binder Jetting)
• Hydrogen storage materials
• Biocompatible implant development

His research spans from carbon nanotube composites to solvent-based 3D printing techniques (SG-3DP). He serves on editorial boards of Papers in Physics and Powder Metallurgy Progress, and participates in multiple technical committees (EuroPM, WorldPM, Powdermet-AMPM). Current projects focus on additive manufacturing of aluminum alloys (Innosuisse 35906.1 IP-ENG) and cemented carbide parts (Innosuisse 28800.1 IP-ENG).

Key contributions include:

• Net-shape processing of shape memory alloys
• Development of nickel-free stainless steels for medical use
• Novel solvent-based 3D printing (SG-3DP)