Dr Ing. Bertram Mallia, PhD (Leeds) Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering University of Malta, Malta Expertise in: Electrochemical corrosion of surface modified and bulk metallic biomaterials; Tribocorrosion: Investigation of synergism between corrosion and mechanical damage of biomaterials; Material Characterisation: Microstructural analysis using XRD, SEM, EDX and nano indentation; Surface Engineering: Experience with a range of alloy, intermetallic and ceramic thin coatings prepared by sputtering deposition – characterisation, testing and property evaluation; Degradation evaluation of surface engineered metallic biomaterials using microscopy, electrochemical and profilometry techniques. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2012.09.002 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2013.08.093 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.33690 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2017.03.048 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2016.03.033 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2016.07.084
Expected benefits and activities during participation in BIONECA: Share experience with groups on the degradation of metallic biomaterials and its control by surface engineering; Would like to learn on applications of metallic biomaterials in cardiology and neurology; Would like to learn on surface engineering requirements of biomaterials used in cardiology and neurology; Would like to learn about degradation response requirements of biomaterials used in cardiology and neurology; Would like to be part in European project applications as a collaborating partner. Foreseen maximum contribution in WG1 - Processing of Biomaterials