Albert Zelenika

Albert Zelenika is a postdoctoral researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), affiliated with the Mechanics of Materials 1 (WM1) group within the Institute of Applied Materials. His research focuses on dislocation dynamics, materials physics, and advanced X-ray microscopy techniques.

• Education:
  • BSc in Physics, University of Trieste (2014-2018)
  • MSc in Physics, University of Trieste (2018-2021)
  • PhD in Physics, Technical University of Denmark (2021-2024)

Zelenika specializes in the application of Dark Field X-ray Microscopy (DFXM) and X-ray diffraction microscopy to study structural evolution during plastic deformation in metals and ceramics. His work reveals critical insights into dislocation patterning, cell formation, and strain dynamics in crystalline materials.

Recent research trends highlight Zelenika's contributions to understanding dislocation boundaries, geometrically necessary boundaries (GNBs), and self-organization of dislocations using in-situ and 4D X-ray imaging. His studies span applications in aluminum, ferritic alloys, and borophene characterization.

Laboratory & Collaborations: Zelenika works in Xufei Fang's Lab at KIT and collaborates with researchers at the Technical University of Denmark and European Synchrotron Radiation Facility. His work involves interdisciplinary teams utilizing synchrotron radiation and advanced diffraction techniques.