Gloria Maria Pena Uris

Gloria Maria Pena Uris is a full-time Professor at the University of Vigo, Spain, affiliated with the School of Industrial Engineering and the Department of Materials Engineering, Applied Mechanics and Construction. She is a key member of the CI11 ENCOMAT (Corrosion and Materials Engineering) Research Group at the Center for Research in Technologies, Energy and Industrial Processes.

Dr. Pena earned her PhD from the University of Vigo in 1995 with her dissertation focusing on the corrosion behavior of duplex stainless steels using electrochemical techniques. Her academic journey has established her as a leading researcher in materials science and corrosion engineering within the Spanish academic community.

Her research expertise centers on materials degradation and protection mechanisms, with particular emphasis on:

• Corrosion behavior of stainless steels and aluminum alloys
• Electrochemical characterization of passive films
• Development and analysis of metal matrix composites
• Surface engineering for enhanced wear and corrosion resistance
• Mechanical properties of nanostructured materials

Dr. Pena's publication record demonstrates sustained research productivity with works spanning from 1989 to 2025. Her most impactful research focuses on electrochemical properties of stainless steels in various environments, with several papers receiving over 100 citations. She maintains active collaborations with researchers including Iria Feijoo, M. Cabeza, and C.M. Abreu across multiple institutions.

Her scientific contributions include:

• 64 total publications with over 1,400 citations
• H-index of 19 and I10-index of 26
• Research funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (Grant MAT2013-48166-C3)
• Regular publications in high-impact journals including Electrochimica Acta, Powder Technology, and Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry

Dr. Pena's ongoing research continues to advance understanding of material behavior in corrosive environments, with recent work exploring zinc phosphate conversion coatings and carbon nanotube-reinforced aluminum composites. Her expertise bridges fundamental electrochemical principles with practical applications in industrial materials selection and protection.