Dr. German Clavijo Represents FunGlass at the ITSC2026

Dr. German Clavijo Mejía from the Department of Biomaterials participated in the International Thermal Spray Conference (ITSC) held on March 18–20, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. This prestigious event is recognized as the world’s leading international conference and exhibition for thermal spray technologists, researchers, manufacturers, and suppliers. Organized by the German Welding Society (DVS) in collaboration with the ASM Thermal Spray Society, the conference showcased the latest technological advancements, emerging market trends, and new application areas in the field.

During the conference, Dr. Clavijo Mejía delivered two technical presentations highlighting cutting-edge research and collaborative efforts:

  • Thermal spray behavior of glasses
    His first presentation, titled “On the deposition of bismuth-containing silicate and borate glasses by APS thermal spray: A comparative study,” focused on the thermal spray behavior of glass materials. This research was conducted in collaboration with colleagues from the Institut de Recherche sur les Céramiques (IRCER – Université de Limoges) and FunGlass (A. Dubček University of Trenčín)) within the framework of the RADIOBIOCOATS project.
  • Alternative feedstock materials for thermal barrier coatings (TBCs)
    The second presentation addressed innovative feedstock materials for TBC applications. Dr. Clavijo Mejía presented research led by his colleagues from the Department of Coating Processes, Assoc. Prof. Amirhossein Pakseresht and Mahdi Babaei, titled “Advances in high entropy oxides: unveiling superior thermophysical properties for thermal barrier coatings application.”

Presentation slots at ITSC are highly competitive, making this participation a valuable opportunity to disseminate research results to an international audience. In addition to presenting, Dr. Clavijo Mejía engaged with both long-standing collaborators and new partners from academia and industry, strengthening connections with leading experts in thermal spray technology.

This participation underscores the department’s commitment to advancing research excellence and fostering international collaboration in the field of biomaterials and surface engineering.