Tomas Villalon

Dr. Thomas Villalón Jr. is a materials scientist and engineer, currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Phoenix Tailings, where he has played a pivotal role in developing innovative technologies for extracting value from mining tailings in an economically sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. Previously, at Digital Alloys, Dr. Villalón contributed to research in additive manufacturing, leading projects on novel microstructures and thermophysical properties. Holding a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Boston University and a BSc from MIT, his academic journey includes research on electrochemical refinement of reactive metal oxides into pure metals. Dr. Villalón's multifaceted expertise, coupled with his leadership roles and academic achievements, underscores his desire to impact the realms of materials engineering and metals processing.