Alex Otávio Sanches

Ph.D. in Materials Science with an emphasis on Condensed Matter Physics (2016) from São Paulo State University "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP), holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics (2009) and a Master's degree in Materials Science (2012) from the same institution. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Chemistry at the School of Engineering of Ilha Solteira (FEIS/UNESP).Since 2021, he has been a faculty member of the Graduate Program in Civil Engineering (PPGEC UNESP Ilha Solteira), conducting research on the physicochemical characterization of binders, alternative construction materials, smart materials, and the utilization of agro-industrial waste. In 2024, he also joined the Graduate Program in Materials Science, focusing on the structural characterization of materials and the development of smart composites for engineering applications.He has experience in the electrical, dielectric, and thermal characterization of materials. His research interests include multifunctional materials, smart materials, natural polymers, piezoelectric composites, and advanced materials characterization techniques. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)