Marzena Pawlik

Marzena Pawlik is a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the College of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on composite materials, additive manufacturing, and advanced material characterization. She has contributed to studies on eco-friendly materials, such as flax-based composites, and explored the mechanical properties of additively manufactured stainless steel and polymer composites. Her work addresses challenges in surface engineering, tool wear analysis, and material durability under extreme conditions. Collaborations with institutions like the NHS highlight her applied engineering solutions, such as designing pandemic-response healthcare equipment.

Her research interests span composite materials, eco-friendly manufacturing, and material behavior under various conditions. Key areas include CFRP performance under temperature fluctuations, hybrid fiber reinforcement, and the optimization of interphase properties in nanocomposites. She also investigates the lubricity of bio-based emulsions in machining processes and the recyclability of polyamide materials in additive manufacturing.

Recent publications emphasize the mechanical analysis of lattice metal composites and sandwich panels, advancing lightweight structural design. Her work bridges computational modeling with experimental validation, particularly in predicting material behavior at micro and macro scales.

Marzena’s contributions include over 16 articles, with significant engagement in high-impact journals like Polymers and Computational Materials Science. Her interdisciplinary approach combines mechanical engineering principles with sustainable materials science, addressing both industrial and biomedical applications.