Antonio Collazo completed a Master's degree in Welding Engineering and a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Vigo, where he obtained his PhD. He joined the University of Vigo as an Assistant Professor in 1992 and since 1998 he has been Full Professor in the Department of Materials Engineering, Applied Mechanics and Construction at the University of Vigo. His teaching work is in the area of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering. He is a member of the ENCOMAT group where he carries out his research activity, focused on the characterization of materials, the study of the different corrosion phenomena and the strategies for their prevention.