We have the pleasure to announce that Soheil Samadi successfully defended his PhD, entitled « Advanced Mechanical Characterizations and Thermomechanical modelling of shaped alumina spinel material in steel lade« , on Thursday, 16th December 2021 at 10h (CET) at Montanuniversität Leoben. Due to an unusual Austrian rule, Dr Samadi cannot refer to himself as a doctor until he has the certificate, this, however, does not stop anyone else from using his new title. So please share this information widely to help celebrate this achievement!