We have the pleasure to announce that Robert Kaczmarek successfully defended his PhD, entitled « Improvement of strain field monitoring at high temperature and thermomechanical characterisation of alumina spinel refractory materials« , on the 22nd December 2021 at 10h (CET) at the Université de Limogess. Dr Kaczmarek will now be continuing his career as an R&D Professional / Global Trainee with RHI-Magnesita.