Andrei Salak

Andrei Salak is a Principal Researcher at the University of Aveiro's Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering and CICECO institute. His expertise spans solid-state physics, crystallography, and functional oxide materials.

Research focuses on crystal structure analysis, anion-exchange properties, and high-pressure synthesis of perovskite and layered double hydroxide materials. Applications include corrosion protection, magnetic materials, and biomedical coatings.

Recent publications explore perovskite phase transitions, bioinert coatings, and lead-free photovoltaic materials, with interdisciplinary collaborations across Europe.

Awards: Honorary Diploma from the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and a national award for student research supervision.

Supervises PhD students in functional oxides and layered materials synthesis. Organizes international workshops on metastable materials and non-ambient studies.