Dr Marlon Cruz

  • UK Chartered Scientist (CSci)

  • UK Chartered Engineer (CEng)

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Data centre Market Analysis 2025: Record Low Vacancy Rates and Sustainable Innovation Drive Investment Potential in the UK and Europe

The European data centre market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by accelerating demand from hyperscale cloud providers, stricter data localization policies, and significant adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. With vacancy rates at historic lows and new capacity struggling to keep pace with demand, the UK and Europe present compelling opportunities for strategic investment in digital infrastructure, particularly when coupled

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Unveiling the Future of Aviation: SAF vs. e-SAF – A Bold Leap Towards Sustainable Skies

As the aviation industry confronts its considerable carbon footprint, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) have emerged as a critical pathway to decarbonization. While often discussed as a singular category, the realm of alternative aviation fuels encompasses distinct technologies with varying production methods, environmental impacts, and market trajectories. Most significantly, electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF)—synthesized from captured CO₂ and renewable hydrogen—represents a small

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The E-Fuels Market Landscape: Investment Opportunities, Technology Innovations, and Supply Chain Analysis

The e-fuels market stands at a critical inflection point, with significant growth potential tempered by economic and technical challenges. Current research indicates a complex interplay between production costs, policy frameworks, and market adoption dynamics that will shape the trajectory of e-fuels through 2050. While the cost gap between e-fuels and conventional fuels remains substantial, technological advances and supportive policy mechanisms

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The Transformative Power of Materials Science: Forging a Path to Sustainability

As a materials scientist and engineer with over two decades of experience, I have had the privilege of witnessing the incredible potential of advanced materials in shaping a more sustainable future. The field of materials science holds the key to unlocking groundbreaking solutions that can revolutionize our approach to sustainability and tackle the pressing environmental challenges we face today. At

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The Business Case for Materials Experts in the Boardroom

In today’s rapidly evolving and resource-constrained world, companies that fail to prioritize sustainable materials management risk falling behind. Two emerging concepts – the circular economy and critical materials – are poised to reshape entire industries. Forward-thinking businesses, especially those in finance and manufacturing, would be wise to bring materials and surface engineering specialists into the boardroom. Here’s why: Navigating the

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Role of Materials Engineering and ESG Goals

In today’s world, companies are increasingly focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors to ensure sustainable growth and meet the expectations of stakeholders. While many aspects contribute to a successful ESG strategy, the importance of materials engineering and surface engineering is often overlooked. These disciplines play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions that can help organizations achieve their

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The Hydrogen Economy: Connecting the Dots Across Continents

As a materials engineer with over 22 years of experience spanning academia, industry, and strategic advisory roles, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative potential of the hydrogen economy. From developing advanced coatings to reduce electrolyser costs to advising on ESG strategies, the common thread is clear: hydrogen will play a pivotal role in our sustainable energy future. Some key trends I’m

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Engineered Surfaces: The Key to a Sustainable Future

As we approach Earth Day 2024, it’s important to reflect on the state of our planet and the actions we can take to protect it. This year’s theme, “Planet vs. Plastics,” highlights the urgent need to address plastic pollution and its devastating impact on the environment. But beyond reducing plastic waste, there are many other ways we can work towards

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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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