Marcos Sánchez Matías is a researcher at Tecnalia, specializing in fracture mechanics, structural integrity, and material durability. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering and a master's degree in Integrity and Durability of Materials. His work focuses on the development and validation of fracture mechanics testing, with a particular emphasis on miniature testing, as well as the assessment of the structural integrity of components and structures.

He is involved in various national and international research projects, contributing to the analysis and characterization of both metallic and non-metallic materials for critical industrial applications. Currently, he also collaborates on projects related to durability and failure analysis of materials and components, bringing his expertise in evaluating the mechanical behavior of materials under demanding conditions.