Visitors

Imad Eddine Guira

Visiting PhD Student, National Polytechnic School Algiers

Imad Eddine Guira is a visiting PhD student with the CCWJ from February 2026, joining from the National Polytechnic School Algiers in Algeria. His work focuses on welding of stainless steel-copper joints, with emphasis on microstructure evolution, defect formation, and mechanical properties using laser and arc welding processes.

Gabriela Pinheiro Almeida Dantas

Visiting Undergraduate Student, Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP)

Gabriela Pinheiro Almeida Dantas is a visiting undergraduate student with the CCWJ through the University of Alberta Research Experience (UARE) program, joining in March 2026 from the Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP). She is currently studying Information Systems and is expected to graduate in 2027. Her work focuses on using transformer-based approaches to extract and analyze features from high-speed welding videos, including plasma arc measurements, droplet size and frequency, and the relationship between plasma arcs and voltage.