1. 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.

2. 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