Nikolaos Kalafatakis

Nikolaos Kalafatakis is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, affiliated with the Computational and Soft Matter Physics research group. He teaches theoretical physics courses including Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics for teacher students and advanced physics exercises.

His educational background includes:

• Master of Science (M.Sc.)

His research spans soft matter physics with emphasis on polymer dynamics, rheological characterization, and nanomaterial behavior. Key focus areas include elastomer composites, hairy nanoparticle systems, dendrimer-based hybrids, and 3D-printed biopolymers. His experimental work integrates rheo-microscopy with computational modeling to probe structure-property relationships in complex fluids and soft materials.

Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals a consistent methodology combining novel instrumentation development (e.g., ShearView rheometer) with fundamental studies of transitions in polymeric systems. His work bridges materials science, physics, and engineering with practical applications in polymer technology and additive manufacturing.

No scientific awards were documented in the available sources.

Information regarding student supervision or research grants was not provided in the source materials.

He actively contributes to the Computational and Soft Matter Physics group at the University of Vienna, advancing experimental techniques for characterizing soft material behavior across multiple scales.