Constantinos Goulas

Constantinos Goulas is an Assistant Professor specializing in Advanced Manufacturing, Sustainable Products & Energy Systems. He holds a PhD from Delft University of Technology awarded on January 22, 2018. His external positions include Scientific Advisor at the Rotterdam Additive Manufacture Fieldlab (RAMLAB) since October 2020 and Consultant at Goulas Materials Technology since November 2019.

His research interests span multiple domains of advanced manufacturing and materials science:

• Additive Manufacturing technologies, particularly Wire Arc and Laser Metal Deposition
• Microstructure analysis and evolution in metallic materials
• Sustainable manufacturing processes and environmental impact assessment
• Biomaterials and medical device applications, especially magnetically actuated intravascular robotics
• Steel alloy development and processing for industrial applications

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on metal additive manufacturing processes, with significant work on medical applications of robotics. His research demonstrates expertise in both fundamental materials science (microstructure-property relationships) and applied engineering (industrial manufacturing processes). A notable trend in his work is the integration of sustainability considerations into advanced manufacturing technologies.

His scientific contributions have earned him an h-index of 14 with 680 citations. His research output shows consistent productivity with 45 publications across various high-impact journals.

His notable scientific achievements include:

• Development of novel magnetic nozzle-free embedded 3D (MagNoFE3D) printing technology
• Ex vivo validation of magnetically actuated intravascular untethered robots for clinical applications
• Analysis of thermal cycles during directed energy deposition of high-strength steels
• Quantitative sustainability assessment frameworks for metal additive manufacturing

Dr. Goulas actively collaborates with both academic and industry partners, as evidenced by his external positions and co-authorship with researchers from multiple institutions. His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical industrial applications across sectors including healthcare, transportation, and energy.