Ioannis Manolakis

Ioannis Manolakis is a Lecturer in Chemistry at the Department of Life Sciences, Athlone Technological University (ATU) Sligo. He is a Principal Investigator at the Mathematical Modelling and Intelligent Systems for Health and Environment (MISHE) and the Precision Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Research Centre (PEM Research Centre). His research focuses on composite materials, particularly thermoplastics, carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs), and their applications in biomedical, environmental, and marine sectors. He specializes in sustainable material processing, recycling of composites, and bio-inspired polymers for advanced applications such as antifouling coatings and 3D-printed implants.

• Education: Not explicitly stated in the text.
• Affiliations: PEM Research Centre, MISHE, ATU Sligo.

His research interests span material science and polymer chemistry, with a focus on improving the recyclability and performance of composite materials. Notable areas include the use of recycled carbon fibers in CFRPs, development of biocompatible PEEK-based implants, and the creation of mussel-inspired antifouling coatings. Manolakis has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2007, with a strong emphasis on practical applications of materials in sustainable and biomedical contexts.

His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those addressing environmental sustainability and innovation in health technologies. Collaborations have explored material calibration, failure analysis, and the integration of rare-earth elements in magnetic materials.

Grants and Advising: No specific grants or advisees are listed, though his research activities suggest involvement in collaborative projects. His labs focus on advancing material science through experimental and numerical methods.

Labs/Teams: Leads research at the PEM Research Centre and MISHE, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to materials engineering and environmental health systems.