Ludvik Martinu

Ludvik Martinu is a Full Professor at the Department of Engineering Physics, Polytechnique Montréal, with a focus on thin films, coatings, and surface engineering. He leads multiple research units, including the Functional Coating and Surface Engineering Laboratory and the NSERC Multisectoral Industrial Research Chair.

• B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. from Charles University, Prague

Research Interests:

• Thin layers (optical, mechanical, electrical properties)
• Cold plasma (plasma-surface interactions, diagnostics)
• Optical and protective coatings
• Microstructure and wear resistance of materials

Recent Publications highlight advancements in electrochromic coatings, plasmonic nanoparticles, and machine learning for erosion prediction, reflecting his expertise in coatings for aerospace, energy, and quantum optics.

Scientific Awards:

• 2022: Prix d'excellence en recherche et innovation (Polytechnique Montréal)
• 2021: NSERC Synergy Award for Innovation
• 2019: Nathaniel H. Sugarman Prize (SVC), Fellow of AVS

Supervision: Has directed 25 Ph.D. theses and 35 Master's theses, covering topics like thermal barrier coatings, erosion mechanisms, and smart window materials.