Anthony Albert Harrup

I was born in Mexico City, raised in a multicultural family with a Mexican mother and an English father. My journey in materials science began with a bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Chemical Engineering, which led me to pursue a master’s degree focused on the thermal analysis of metallic alloys during solidification. Fascinated by how materials behave in extreme environments, I completed a Ph.D. in Material Science, where I specialized in dynamic characterization of materials under high temperatures and strain. Throughout my career, I’ve utilized advanced imaging and X-ray techniques to push the boundaries of our understanding in this field. Currently, I’m a postdoctoral associate at MIT, working in nuclear science and engineering and exploring new ways to advance material research in extreme conditions.