Professor Marek Gorywoda is a faculty member in the Engineering Department at Hof University of Applied Sciences, where he has been teaching Materials Science since 2004. His expertise spans metallic materials, composite and functional materials, characterization of materials and surfaces, materials testing, and failure analysis. Education: PhD at Loughborough University of Technology, Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Institute of Materials Engineering and Polymer Technology Studies at TU Clausthal in Metallurgy, with focus on Metal physics, solid state physics, technical electronics and computer science Intermediate diploma at the Academy of Mining and Metallurgy in Krakow in Metallurgy Professor Gorywoda's research focuses on advanced materials development and characterization, particularly in ceramic matrix composites, metallic materials, and surface engineering. His work has significant applications in aerospace, medical technology, and electronics industries. He has developed expertise in laser cladding techniques for ultra-thin materials and electromigration analysis in microelectronic components. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on ceramic matrix composites (particularly C/C-SiC), laser processing of thin materials, and electromigration in microelectronic interconnects. These research areas demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach bridging traditional materials science with advanced manufacturing and electronic applications. Professor Gorywoda actively supervises bachelor's and master's theses, with topics ranging from composite materials to metal processing and characterization techniques. He encourages students to work on externally sponsored projects with industry partners. He is responsible for the Laboratory for Microscopy and the Laboratory for Materials Testing, which are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for materials characterization and testing, including scanning electron microscopy, nanoindentation, thermal analysis, and mechanical testing systems.