Raul Dávalos Monteiro, Ph.D.

Research Interests

Dr. Raúl Dávalos-Monteiro's research centers on the comprehensive exploration of biocorrosion (Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion -MIC), specifically, through a multifaceted approach encompassing modeling, simulation, and experimental electrochemical testing. Additionally, Dr. Dávalos-Monteiro possesses expertise in the advanced characterization of metallic substrates and polymeric organic coatings. His primary research interests involve: biocorrosion modeling, simulation of electrochemical processes, conventional and localized electrochemical corrosion techniques, and advanced characterization of materials.

Selected Publications

Davalos Monteiro, Raul, et al. "Corrosion behaviour of type 316L stainless steel in hot caustic aqueous environments." Metals and Materials International 26 (2020): 630-640.
Davalos-Monteiro, R., et al. "Relationship between natural exposure testing and cyclic corrosion testing ISO 20340 for the assessment of the durability of powder-coated steel." Corrosion Engineering, Science and Technology 56.8 (2021): 742-752.
Davalos-Monteiro, Raul. "Observations of corrosion product formation and stress corrosion cracking on brass samples exposed to ammonia environments." Materials Research 22 (2018).

Education

PhD Materials Science - The University of Manchester - United Kingdom, 2021
MSc Corrosion - The University of Manchester - United Kingdom, 2016
BSc Chemical Engineering - Escuela Politécnica Nacional - Ecuador, 2014

Professional Profile

2023 - Present: Postdoctoral Fellow, KAUST, Thuwal- Saudi Arabia
2021- 2023: Tenured Assistant Professor of Materials Science, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí- Ecuador
2020- 2021: Corrosion Specialist, Baker Hughes, Newcastle, United Kingdom
2017- 2020: Early Stage Researcher, AkzoNobel Coatings, Manchester-United Kingdom & Como- Italy
2014- 2015: Research Analyst, National Polytechnic School, Quito-Ecuador
2012- 2014: Drilling and Workover Trainee Engineer, Tecpetrol, Quito- Ecuador

Awards

Roberto Rocca Education Program Fellowship -2019
Roberto Rocca Education Program Fellowship -2018
Top Universities Scholarship 2015 - SENESCYT

KAUST Affiliations

Water Desalination and Reuse Center (WDRC)
Division of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering (BESE)

Research Interests Keywords

Biocorrosion Numerical modeling Corrosion-electrochemistry Biofilms Coatings