•Edem is an aerospace structural and materials enthusiast with strong research interests in metal powder-based AM technology, heat treatment, hydrogen embrittlement, and machine learning. •Currently, a Research Assistant in the CAM-Q group (Consortium for Additive Manufacturing Qualification) at Southern University and A & M College under the supervision of Dr. Congyuan Zeng and a student researcher for LAMDA (Louisiana Materials Design Alliance) at Louisiana State University. •His specific focus is on the rapid qualification, optimization, and spark plasma heat treatment of additive manufactured parts exploring Laser Beam-Powder Bed Fusion AM process for safety critical applications in NASA’s liquid rocket engine, leveraging materials science, and thermodynamic modeling. •Additionally, he reviews and validates hydrogen-compatible materials for elevated hydrogen gas operations through phase field modeling and machine learning.