Materials Processing and Powder Metallurgy
Research group carries out highly international studies in biomaterials processing and characterization, materials for hydrogen economy, powder metallurgy, other new materials solutions and their processing phenomena modelling.
Our research areas:
- Biomaterials for medical devices and tissue engineering
- Materials solutions for sustainable hydrogen economy
- Applied powder metallurgy
The Research Group for Materials Processing and Powder Metallurgy is led by Prof. Michael Gasik.
The core competence of the group is “materials design – manufacturing – structure – properties – testing – applications” thermodynamic and engineering modelling and management:
- Inorganic materials design and processing
- Materials phase equilibria calculation, phase compositions and reactions experimental studies
- Special materials solutions for industrial applications (high temperature processes, power generation, tools, coatings, biomaterials)
- Materials synthesis special processes (plasma, microwave energy and special treatment)
- Processes simulation and optimisation (fluid dynamics (CFD), heat and mass transfer, chemical processes kinetics, numerical modelling)
- Unique tailored combined analytical services (thermal calorimetry, thermogravimetry, dilatometry, gas analysis, thermal properties measurement, particle size analysis, fuel cell testing)
We are active in studying and development of life materials solutions for healthcare and sustainable energy applications.
Research work is being intensively carried out in international projects (EU, IEA, Japan).
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Research group members:
Latest publications:
3D multi-material 420 stainless steel-copper parts for improved thermal conductivity of plastic injection moulds: a step forward in laser powder bed fusion
A. Cunha, B. Guimarães, J. Pires, M. Gasik, F. S. Silva, B. Trindade, O. Carvalho, F. Bartolomeu
2026
Progress in Additive Manufacturing
An approach for a design of functionally gradated hard metals processing combining thermodynamics and data-driven machine learning
Iikka Isomäki, Michael Gasik
2026
International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials
Ejection Behavior of Commercial Hydrogels with Potential Use for Biomedical Applications via In Situ Bioprinting
Sirje Liukko, Katarina Dimic-Misic, Milica Marceta Kaninski, Michael Gasik
2026
Gels
Z-scheme polyaniline/TiO2 heterostructured nanocatalyst: Rapid diazepam photodegradation under solar light
Natalija Milojković, Bojana Simović, Lidija Radovanović, Michael Gasik, Slavica Lazarević, Aleksandra Dapčević
2026
Ceramics International
Improved performance of SO2 depolarized electrolyser with non-fluorinated and bio-based cellulose membranes
Pragya Narayana Prasad, Neha Garg, Michael Gasik, Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio
2026
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Effect of BaTiO3 particle size and distribution on the BaTiO3-3Y-TZP interface reactivity of bioactive ceramic composites
João Pinto, Michael Gasik, Óscar Carvalho, Filipe S. Silva
2026
Ceramics International
In Vitro Evaluation of Periodontal Fibroblast Response to Bioinspired Porous Channel-Embedded Zirconia Surfaces
Joana Ribeiro, Manuela Proença, Flávio Rodrigues, Diego Chaves, Diana P. Ferreira, Lia Rimondini, Michael Gasik, Filipe S. Silva, Sara Madeira
2026
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part A
Macroporous alginate scaffolds with calcium phosphate filler as a 3D in vitro microenvironment supporting bone cancer cells
Ivana Banicevic, Mia Milosevic, Jelena Petrovic, Milena Milivojevic, Michael Gasik, Jasmina Stojkovska, Bojana Obradovic
2025
International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials
Surface roughness and dimensional accuracy of titanium overhanging thin-walls via laser powder bed fusion
J. M. Dias, M. Gasik, F. Bartolomeu, F. S. Silva, G. Miranda
2025
Journal of Manufacturing Processes
Effects of Hydroxyapatite Additions on Alginate Gelation Kinetics During Cross-Linking
Katarina Dimic-Misic, Monir Imani, Michael Gasik
2025
Polymers