Martin Michálek

Martin Michálek is a Researcher and Head of the Department of Biomaterials at the Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass (FunGlass), Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Slovakia, specializing in advanced ceramics for biomedical applications.

Education:

• PhD in Ceramics, Slovak Technical University, Bratislava (2013)
• Ing. (MSc equivalent) in Material Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technologies, Alexander Dubček University (2007)
• Technical and Information Analyst, Secondary Technical School, Púchov (2001)

Research Interests: Focuses on ceramic composites, bioactive glasses, and tissue engineering, with expertise in alumina/zirconia-carbon nanotube systems. His work bridges materials science and regenerative medicine, emphasizing mechanical properties, sintering processes, and biocompatibility for dental/orthopedic implants.

Publication Trends: Recent work (2013-2018) centers on ceramic processing innovations (tape casting, spray drying), electrical/mechanical property optimization, and biomedical applications. Dominant themes include composite reinforcement strategies, thermal barrier coatings, and creep behavior in high-stress environments.

Scientific Awards:

• No formal awards listed, but extensive international research experience including postdoctoral roles at Empa (Swiss federal laboratories, 2013-2017) and University of Applied Science, Münster (2011-2012).

Advising and Grants: Supervises PhD students in inorganic technology and materials. Leads VEGA 1/0098/19 on bioactive glasses for regenerative medicine, coordinates APVV-SK-CN-21-0022 for dental implant coatings, and contributes to SAS-MOST scaffolds project. Funded by Slovak national grants and EU Horizon 2020.

Labs and Teams: Directs biomaterials research at FunGlass, collaborating with Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, CSIC Madrid, and Università di Padova. The center houses specialized labs for glass analytics, coating processes, and functional materials under EU Horizon 2020 grant 739566.