Dr Vitor Vieira Rielli
Scientia Fellow (Level B)
- PhD in Materials Science and Engineering - ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney, Australia (2019-2023)
- Master's in Production and Manufacturing Engineering - University of Campinas, Brazil (2016-2018)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Production Engineering - University of Campinas, Brazil (2016-2017)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering - University of Campinas, Brazil (2009-2015)
- Visiting International Student - University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA (2013)
Science
School of Materials Science & Engineering
Dr. Vitor Vieira Rielli is a Scientia Lecturer and Alcoa Research Fellow at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney's School of Materials Science & Engineering, specialised in the development and optimisation of materials for extreme environments. Awarded the prestigious ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Scientia Program (2024) and Dean's Award for Outstanding PhD Thesis (2023), he investigates how materials behave across multiple length scales—from macro to nano mechanical properties—under diverse environmental conditions. His research employs cutting-edge characterisation techniques to advance the fundamental understanding of how processing influences material performance, with publications in top-tier journals and active collaborations spanning the aerospace, defence, and mining industries.
Having conducted research at prestigious institutions across four continents, including the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials, Dr. Rielli brings a global perspective to materials innovation. A dedicated educator, he teaches a core undergraduate course in materials science and engineering while mentoring the next generation of researchers. With over AUD $700,000 in funding and regular keynote/invited presentations at international conferences, Dr. Rielli is committed to translating scientific insights into real-world solutions that support Australian industrial and defence capabilities.
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- 2024: Industry co-funded Scientia Program (ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney)
- 2023: Dean's Award for Outstanding PhD Thesis (ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney)
- 2019: Scientia PhD Scholarship (ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney)
- 2018: Santander Global Mobility Grant (for Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain)
- 2016: Scholarship for Master's Studies (CNPq, Brazil)
- 2014: University of Alberta Research Experience Award (University of Alberta, Canada)
- 2013: Science without Borders Scholarship (for University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA) (MCTIC, Brazil)
- 2012: Scientific Initiation Research Project (CNPq, Brazil)
Current Research Focus
- Processing-structure-property relationships in engineering alloys for extreme environments
- Multi-scale characterisation from macro to nano mechanical properties
- Advanced manufacturing, including additive manufacturing and forging processes
- High-temperature materials for aerospace, defence, and mining applications
- Development of Ni-based superalloys, titanium alloys and composites
Research Positions
- Scientia Lecturer & Alcoa Research Fellow - ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney (2024-current)
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow - ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney (2022-2024)
- Visiting Researcher - Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials, Germany (2022)
- Visiting Researcher - Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain (2018)
- Research Intern - University of Alberta, Canada (2014)
- Junior Researcher - University of Campinas, Brazil (2012)
Research Output
- 22 publications in SCI-listed peer-reviewed journals
- 31 conference presentations including keynotes, invited talks, and seminars
- International presentations across Europe, North America, South America, and Australia
My Research Supervision
PhD Students:
- Jane Yang (Feb 2025 - current)
ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney
Joint supervisor with Prof. Sophie Primig
My Teaching
Lecturer in MATS 2004 - Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney (2024-)
Lecturer in MATS 6101 - Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria, ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney (2023)
Guest Lecturer in MATS3003 - Engineering in Process Metallurgy, ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney (2023)
Teaching Assistant in EU501 - Phase Transformation of Materials, University of Campinas (Brazil)