Master's student in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso with a focus on researching material properties in additive manufacturing processes. Experienced in both additive and subtractive manufacturing, with hands-on skills in analyzing materials for high-performance applications• Led research projects to analyze the mechanical behavior of 200+ casted and 3D-printed AlSi10Mg samples and multi-laser powder bed fusion–manufactured nickel superalloy IN718 artifacts. Responsibilities included performing tensile testing, microhardness, metallography, and data analysis to assess heat treatment and eging effects, ultimately advancing standardization of multi-laser manufacturing technology.•Enhanced manufacturing efficiency at production plant by optimizing workflows for 8 CNC machines and 8 conventional milling machines, implementing cost-reduction strategies to improve productivity and reduce wasteSpecialties: Metallography, Material Testing and Characterization, 3D CAD modeling, Research, Additive Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy, Machining, GD&TContact: luispapadakiskm@gmail.com