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Christian Moreau is a leading figure in thermal spray technology, with a particular focus on suspension plasma spray (SPS) and the synergistic combination of thermal spray with laser processing. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of how to engineer advanced ceramic coatings with tailored microstructures. In his highly cited 2012 work, Moreau demonstrated a key breakthrough: the enhancement of amorphous phase formation in alumina–YSZ coatings deposited via SPS, a finding that has garnered 27 citations and opened new pathways for producing high-performance, metastable coatings. Moreau is also recognized for his insightful perspective on the complementary nature of thermal spray and laser processing, which he eloquently describes as "half brothers" sharing a common high-energy source. His work has shown that their combination is not merely additive but "very fruitful and prominent" for achieving superior coating properties. Through these contributions, Moreau has helped bridge fundamental materials science with practical coating solutions, making him an influential voice in the thermal spray community and a key resource for researchers exploring next-generation surface engineering.