Yuri Savguira, PhD
About Yuri Savguira, PhD
Yuri Savguira, PhD, serves as the Corrosion Engineering Discipline Lead at Hatch and has extensive experience in academia and industry. He holds a PhD in Engineering and has contributed to the field through teaching and research at the University of Toronto.
Work at Hatch
Yuri Savguira, PhD, serves as the Corrosion Engineering Discipline Lead at Hatch, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he provides life cycle support related to materials and corrosion for operations in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors. He previously worked as a Corrosion Specialist at Hatch from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure, he achieved a 30% revenue growth year after year by expanding the business portfolio of the materials and corrosion discipline. He manages a team of corrosion specialists, overseeing day-to-day operations and providing technical guidance.
Education and Expertise
Yuri Savguira completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering at the University of Toronto, where he studied from 2011 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Materials Science and Engineering, which he earned from 2007 to 2011 at the same institution. His academic background has equipped him with extensive knowledge in materials and corrosion engineering, which he applies in his current role at Hatch.
Background
Yuri Savguira has a strong academic and professional background in engineering. He worked at the University of Toronto as a Teaching Assistant from 2011 to 2019, where he contributed to the education of undergraduate students. Prior to this, he served as an Undergraduate Thesis Researcher for eight months in 2010 to 2011 and as a PhD Thesis Researcher for eight years from 2011 to 2019. In addition to his role at Hatch, he is currently a Course Instructor for Building Envelop Materials at the University of Toronto, a position he has held since 2016.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Yuri Savguira has demonstrated significant contributions to the field of corrosion engineering. He has successfully managed a team of corrosion specialists and provided technical guidance, enhancing operational efficiency. His efforts in expanding the business portfolio of the materials and corrosion discipline at Hatch resulted in a notable 30% revenue growth year after year.