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Bartholomeus Van Meerbeek is a full Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of KU Leuven, where he serves as the Department Chair of the Department of Oral Health Sciences and heads the Biomaterials - BIOMAT research unit. He is also a member of the Leuven Institute for Additive Manufacturing (Leuven.AM) and participates in multiple academic committees, including the Biomedical Sciences Group Assessment Committee and the Faculty Council of Medicine.
His research focuses on biomaterials and dental material science, with specific expertise in
- adhesive dentistry
- osseointegration
- surface modification of dental implants
- 3D printing in dentistry
- tissue engineering models
- multi-material additive manufacturing
Recent publications highlight advancements in 3D-printed dental composites, zirconia implant surface engineering, and antimicrobial coatings. He actively explores
- biomaterial-tooth interface interactions
- mechanical property optimization
- clinical bonding protocols
- bioactive surface modifications
- sustainable manufacturing
- cell-material interactions
Van Meerbeek leads the Biomaterials - BIOMAT unit and collaborates with institutions at the International Association of Dental Research conferences. His academic service includes chairing the Departmental Council of Oral Health Sciences and contributing to the Research Policy Council.
