Dr. Sammy A. Ojo has a position as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, OH, USA. Additionally, he will soon be transitioning to Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA, where he will serve as a Postdoctoral Associate focusing on process development. He possesses expertise in various areas including additive manufacturing, surface engineering, materials joining processes, metallurgy, and materials testing and characterization. He received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sunderland, UK, and his Master of Science and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron. He has a proven track record in investigating critical-performance structural materials, examining their fatigue and fracture behaviors, and implementing advanced characterization techniques. His expertise includes destructive and non-destructive evaluation (NDE) technologies. He is a member of esteemed organizations including Sigma XI, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and ASM International. He has published several articles in reputable journals, including the International Journal of Fatigue (IJF) and Materials Science and Engineering A (MSEA), showcasing his contributions to the field of materials science and engineering.