J. Eduardo (Eddie) Alvarez Rocha is a PhD student in Materials Engineering with the Canadian Centre for Welding and Joining (CCWJ). His research evaluates whether multi-pass handheld laser beam welding (HLBW) can consistently produce welds that meet pressure-service mechanical property requirements, with a particular emphasis on toughness. The work addresses key uncertainties in multi-pass HLBW for pressure components, including heat input control, microstructure evolution, and their impact on mechanical performance, while helping define guidance on essential process variables and acceptable tolerances to support future pressure-welding codes. His research is closely aligned with the manufacturing and repair of pressure-containing equipment used in the energy sector.
Outside of research, Eduardo enjoys playing guitar, hockey, and biking.
Prior Degrees
MSc Welding Engineering, University of Alberta, 2025
BSc Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, 2015
Selected Accomplishments
American Welding Society Graduate Research Fellowship 2025
Canadian Welding Bureau Leadership in Welding Award 2025.