Dr. Renato Pero holds a Master of Science in Materials Engineering and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, specialising in advanced instrumented indentation techniques and the mechanical behaviour of metals, alloys, and composites. His doctoral research, completed with Cum Laude honours in 2020, focused on nanoindentation testing and dual-scale indentation methodologies. Renato Pero also gained international experience during a research stint at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan, fostering collaborations with Politecnico di Torino and the University of Rome Tor Vergata. He joined Alemnis in 2020 as an Application Scientist and was quickly promoted to Sales and Applications Scientist, excelling in client engagement and contributing to business growth. In 2024, Renato Pero became Head of Customer Success, leading efforts to maximise value for Alemnis’ clients. His career reflects a strong commitment to innovation, research, and collaboration, making him a key asset to the company and the scientific community.
Damian Frey holds a BSc degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Applied Science Northwestern Switzerland, obtained in 2008.
From 2008 to 2017 he worked at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) in the Laboratory for Mechanics of Materials and Nanostructure as R&D Engineer for mechanical testing equipment.
Damian Frey joined Alemnis in March 2017 and was appointed R&D Manager in August 2018.