Abdullah Riaz

Dr. rer. nat. Abdullah Riaz is a Researcher and Working Group Leader in sintering technology at the Chair of Microfluidics, University of Rostock. He leads research on Field-Active Sintering/Spark Plasma Sintering and is involved in the development of rapid tooling for metal injection molding using additive manufacturing. He is also an associated scientist in the DFG Collaborative Research Center ELAINE, focusing on electrically active implants.

Research Interests:

• Sintering Technology (FAST/SPS)
• Nanostructured Ceramics and Piezoelectric Materials
• Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Tooling
• Electrically Active and Orthopedic Implants
• Microfluidics and Materials for Biomedical Applications

His work bridges advanced materials processing with biomedical engineering, particularly in developing implantable devices with improved integration into biological systems. The piezoelectric properties of nanostructured calcium titanate, which resemble natural bone, are a key focus. His current projects involve integrating additive manufacturing with sintering technologies for functional tooling and implant development.

Dr. Riaz is actively contributing to collaborative research within SFB ELAINE, a major DFG-funded initiative. He is responsible for developing novel sintering processes and tools, indicating leadership in applied research and engineering development.

Labs and Teams:

• Working Group: Field-Active Sintering / Spark Plasma Sintering
• Chair of Microfluidics, University of Rostock
• Associated Scientist, SFB ELAINE – Electrically Active Implants (DFG Collaborative Research Centre)