Dr Marlon Cruz
  • UK Chartered Scientist (CSci)

  • UK Chartered Engineer (CEng)

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About Materials Enginering and ESG Materiality

Despite the difference between the concepts of Materials and Materiality, the field of materials engineering plays a pivotal role in the realm of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) materiality Materials engineers play a crucial role in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) materiality. Here are some key points: Material Selection: Materials engineers are responsible for selecting the best materials for specific

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This really matter: ESG materiality and SMEs

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are becoming increasingly important for businesses of all sizes and sectors. Investors, customers, regulators and other stakeholders are demanding more transparency and accountability from companies on how they manage their ESG impacts and risks. But what does ESG mean for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)? How can they identify and prioritise the most relevant

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Why medical regulatory is important?

Medical regulatory is the process of ensuring that medical products, such as medicines, medical devices and blood components, meet the standards of safety, quality and efficacy before they are placed on the market. Medical regulatory is important for protecting public health and enabling innovation and research that can benefit patients. One aspect of medical regulatory is the classification of medical

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Tribology for a better world

Knowledge is power, and tribology which is the science of interacting surfaces in relative motion is an endless source of knowledge.  Tribology can help us reduce waste of energy by minimizing friction and wear in various mechanisms and applications. Tribology can also contribute to sustainability and environmental protection by lowering CO2 emissions and resource consumption. In this paragraph, I will

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Medical Devices in UK and EU: the regulatory framework

Medical devices are products or equipment that are used for diagnosis, prevention, monitoring or treatment of diseases, injuries or disabilities. They range from simple bandages and thermometers to complex implants and scanners. Medical devices are subject to strict regulations to ensure their quality, safety and performance. The UK regulatory framework for medical devices originates from EU directives, which were transposed

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Friction and wear: fundamental parameters for agile coatings development

Yes, there are well known families of coatings under development and in the market…… but….. is your coatings development strategy enough robust to gain valuable insights to screening coated systems by using friction and wear data as part of the whole development or quality control process..?

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Helping to reach sustainable solutions for green hydrogen production as an energy vector

An article co-authored related to some activities which I carried out during my stay in Spain as an MSCA (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions) Fellow. It can be perceived as a grain of sand, but I strongly believe that this kind of contribution helping into promote and generate awareness about the enormous potential of surface engineered approaches to reach cost-effective and sustainable