Vladimir Terek

Vladimir Terek is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, affiliated with the Chair of Forming Technologies and Surface Engineering. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (2018) and Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (2020) from the same institution. His theses focused on tribological testing of abrasive wear and nanostructured coatings characterization.

His research focuses on advanced materials and surface engineering, with expertise in:

• High-temperature tribology and wear mechanisms of nanostructured coatings
• Surface characterization using AFM and nanotopography analysis
• Magnetron sputtering and plasma deposition technologies
• Corrosion behavior of biomedical alloys like NiTi
• Foundry technologies and additive manufacturing applications
• Protective coatings for industrial applications

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on surface engineering innovations, with recent work emphasizing high-temperature performance of nanolayered coatings and corrosion mechanisms in specialized environments. Research trends show increasing sophistication in coating characterization techniques and applications in extreme conditions.

He actively collaborates on international research projects through the Faculty of Technical Sciences and has presented work at conferences worldwide including the Annual SVC Technical Conference and International Balkan Workshop on Applied Physics. He is part of the Surface Engineering research group investigating coating technologies and materials performance.