Prof. Osvaldo Novais de Oliveira Junior (IFSC-USP), B-MRS member, was elected First Vice President of the International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS).
The Brazilian scientist was chosen for the position unanimously, in an election held this December, involving materials research societies from around the world that participate in IUMRS.
He will hold the position of First Vice President for two years, from 2021 to 2022. At the end of his term, Oliveira Junior, who was the President of B-MRS from 2016 to 2020, will automatically assume the presidency of IUMRS.