ElectroMaterials Team Leads Key Sessions at Advances in Functional Materials Summer School 2023

At the Advances in Functional Materials Summer School 2023, members of the ElectroMaterials team from Gdańsk Tech played a pivotal role. Dr. hab. inż. Jacek Ryl and Mateusz Cieślik led workshops on additive manufacturing and advanced materials, while Dr. Ryl also co-hosted sessions on cutting-edge electrochemical sensors with Professors Robert Bogdanowicz and Vítězslav Straňák.

The Advances in Functional Materials Summer School 2023 featured substantial contributions from Gdańsk University of Technology’s ElectroMaterials team. Key members, including Dr. hab. inż. Jacek Ryl, Mateusz Cieślik, and their colleagues took an active role in both teaching and research activities, demonstrating their expertise in advanced materials and electrochemical sensor technologies. One of the standout sessions was led by Dr. Jacek Ryl and Mateusz Cieślik, focusing on the impact of additive manufacturing in modern engineering. Dubbed the third industrial revolution, additive manufacturing is set to transform industries across the globe. In collaboration with Robert Tylingo, Krzysztof Formela, and guest expert Wanli Gao from the Czech Republic, the team showcased recent advancements in 3D and 4D printing technologies. Participants engaged in hands-on laboratory classes, fabricating polymer composites for 3D printing and exploring how these technologies can be applied in environmental and medical fields. Dr. Jacek Ryl also led specialized sessions on the advancements in electrochemical sensors. Together with Professor Robert Bogdanowicz and guest speaker Professor Vítězslav Straňák, they highlighted the latest developments in electrochemical behavior, focusing on boron-doped nanocarbon and metal oxide materials. Special attention was given to boron-doped diamond and its heterogeneous properties, as well as its applications in sensor technology. The team’s contributions provided participants with deep insights into the practical challenges and opportunities of these cutting-edge materials. The active involvement of the ElectroMaterials team at this year’s summer school not only underscored Gdańsk Tech’s leading role in material science research but also provided an invaluable experience for participants eager to engage with the future of functional materials.