Project Description
My name is Marius. I hold a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University. I focused on process development and metrology in the biomedical field. As a Ph.D. student in the BIOMEND project, I am developing advanced coating technologies and surface treatments for metallic materials used in bioabsorbable medical devices. My work enhances the corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and mechanical properties of Mg and Zn alloy systems by applying protective polymer, ceramic, and biopolymer coatings.Specifically, I am investigating:
- Multilayer coating configurations using polymer-, ceramic-, and silk-fibroin-based coatings
- Investigate progressive protective layers on Mg and Zn alloys
- Integration of X-ray marker and drug-eluting systems into coatings
- In vitro corrosion testing to identify the most effective coatings for controlling degradation over time.
I am implementing coating processes (spray, dip, or electrophoretic deposition) into EMD prototype concepts developed by my fellow researchers. By developing next-generation coating technologies, I will enable predictable degradation behaviour, ensuring the safe and effective application of bioabsorbable medical materials.
Recruiting partner
University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
PhD enrollment
University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
Secondment host
Fibrothelium GmbH, Aachen, Germany
Lead Supervisors
Prof. Ted Vaughan (Galway)
Dr. Ing. Alexander Kopp (Fibrothelium)
