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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karel Saksl | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Dean, researcher in Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Recycling, Technical university of Kosice at Slovakia.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karel Saksl is a prominent researcher and educator in the field of Material Science. He serves as the Dean and a faculty member at the Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy, and Recycling at the Technical University of Košice, Slovakia. With a focus on advancing research in material science, Dr. Saksl has earned the distinction of being named the Best Researcher in his field, reflecting his significant contributions to the discipline. His work emphasizes innovative solutions in materials technology and sustainability, particularly in metallurgy and recycling processes.

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Education 🎓

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karel Saksl holds a distinguished academic background, with degrees from the Technical University of Košice, Slovakia. He earned his Ing. (Ingénieur) degree in 1997, followed by a Ph.D. (Philosophiae Doctor) in 2000, and a DrSc. (Doctor Scientiarum) in 2010. In 2021, he was appointed as a Docent (Docens) at the University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik in Košice.

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Saksl is the Head of the Scientific Team at the Institute of Materials Research at the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS) in Košice, Slovakia, where he leads groundbreaking research on biodegradable materials, thermoelectric materials, Li-ion batteries, metallic alloys for hydrogen storage, and their real-world applications. He has held significant roles in international research institutions, including a postdoctoral position at HASYLAB at DESY in Hamburg, Germany (2002-2007), where he studied the structure of disordered materials. Additionally, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Physics, DTU Copenhagen, Denmark (2001).

Research Focus 🧪🔬

Dr. Saksl’s research spans a wide array of materials science areas. His primary focus includes the development of biodegradable materials, the exploration of novel materials for energy storage such as thermoelectric materials and Li-ion batteries, and the design of metallic alloys for hydrogen storage. His work contributes to advanced materials technologies with practical applications in sustainability, energy efficiency, and healthcare.

 

Awards and Honors 🏆

Dr. Saksl is highly proficient in structural analysis methods and advanced materials characterization techniques. His skills include working with X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, and electron microscopy. He has also contributed to the development of university textbooks on practical exercises in X-ray diffraction. Training and Mentorship
As a dedicated educator, Dr. Saksl supervises Ph.D. and MSc students and has been a mentor to numerous researchers in the field. His ongoing contributions as a lecturer at the University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik, Košice, further emphasize his commitment to developing future experts in materials science. Dr. Saksl’s impressive career spans decades of pioneering research, educational leadership, and international collaboration, making him a key contributor to the advancement of material science.

Publications 📚
  • Title: Turning solid aluminium transparent by intense soft X-ray photoionization
    Author(s): (No authors provided)
    Publication: Nature Physics 5 (9), 693-696
    Citations: 341
    Year: 2009
  • Title: La-based bulk metallic glasses with critical diameter up to 30 mm
    Author(s): QK Jiang, GQ Zhang, L Yang, XD Wang, K Saksl, H Franz, R Wunderlich, …
    Publication: Acta Materialia 55 (13), 4409-4418
    Citations: 154
    Year: 2007
  • Title: Evidence of icosahedral short-range order in and metallic glasses
    Author(s): K Saksl, H Franz, P Jovari, K Klementiev, E Welter, A Ehnes, J Saida, …
    Publication: Applied Physics Letters 83 (19), 3924-3926
    Citations: 141
    Year: 2003
  • Title: Atomic-scale mechanisms of the glass-forming ability in metallic glasses
    Author(s): L Yang, GQ Guo, LY Chen, CL Huang, T Ge, D Chen, PK Liaw, K Saksl, …
    Publication: Physical Review Letters 109 (10), 105502
    Citations: 138
    Year: 2012
  • Title: Effect of PMN modification on structure and electrical response of xPMN–(1− x) PZT ceramic systems
    Author(s): V Koval, C Alemany, J Briančin, H Bruncková, K Saksl
    Publication: Journal of the European Ceramic Society 23 (7), 1157-1166
    Citations: 118
    Year: 2003
  • Title: On the formation of intermetallics in Fe–Al system–An in situ XRD study
    Author(s): P Novák, A Michalcová, I Marek, M Mudrová, K Saksl, J Bednarčík, …
    Publication: Intermetallics 32, 127-136
    Citations: 110
    Year: 2013
  • Title: Local atomic arrangements and their topology in Ni–Zr and Cu–Zr glassy and crystalline alloys
    Author(s): I Kaban, P Jóvári, V Kokotin, O Shuleshova, B Beuneu, K Saksl, N Mattern, …
    Publication: Acta Materialia 61 (7), 2509-2520
    Citations: 97
    Year: 2013
  • Title: Magnetic and structural properties of Ni–Mn–Ga Heusler-type microwires
    Author(s): R Varga, T Ryba, Z Vargova, K Saksl, V Zhukova, A Zhukov
    Publication: Scripta Materialia 65 (8), 703-706
    Citations: 86
    Year: 2011
  • Title: Design of Cu8Zr5-based bulk metallic glasses
    Author(s): L Yang, JH Xia, Q Wang, C Dong, LY Chen, X Ou, JF Liu, JZ Jiang, …
    Publication: Applied Physics Letters 88 (24)
    Citations: 79
    Year: 2006
  • Title: Tensile behavior of bulk metallic glasses by in situ x-ray diffraction
    Author(s): XD Wang, J Bednarcik, K Saksl, H Franz, QP Cao, JZ Jiang
    Publication: Applied Physics Letters 91 (8)
    Citations: 65
    Year: 2007
  • Title: Atomic structure of Al88Y7Fe5 metallic glass
    Author(s): K Saksl, P Jóvári, H Franz, JZ Jiang
    Publication: Journal of Applied Physics 97 (11)
    Citations: 64
    Year: 2005
  • Title: Soft x-ray free electron laser microfocus for exploring matter under extreme conditions
    Author(s): AJ Nelson, S Toleikis, H Chapman, S Bajt, J Krzywinski, J Chalupsky, …
    Publication: Optics Express 17 (20), 18271-18278
    Citations: 62
    Year: 2009
  • Title: Atomic structure of Al89La6Ni5 metallic glass
    Author(s): K Saksl, P Jóvári, H Franz, QS Zeng, JF Liu, JZ Jiang
    Publication: Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter 18 (32), 7579
    Citations: 62
    Year: 2006
  • Title: Origin of nondetectable x-ray diffraction peaks in nanocomposite CuTiZr alloys
    Author(s): JZ Jiang, H Kato, T Ohsuna, J Saida, A Inoue, K Saksl, H Franz, K Ståhl
    Publication: Applied Physics Letters 83 (16), 3299-3301
    Citations: 56
    Year: 2003
  • Title: Atomic structure in Zr70Ni30 metallic glass
    Author(s): L Yang, S Yin, XD Wang, QP Cao, JZ Jiang, K Saksl, H Franz
    Publication: Journal of Applied Physics 102 (8)
    Citations: 50
    Year: 2007
  • Title: Photon energy dependence of graphitization threshold for diamond irradiated with an intense XUV FEL pulse
    Author(s): J Gaudin, N Medvedev, J Chalupský, T Burian, S Dastjani-Farahani, …
    Publication: Physical Review B—Condensed Matter and Materials Physics 88 (6), 060101
    Citations: 47
    Year: 2013
  • Title: Influence of hydrolysis conditions of the acetate sol–gel process on the stoichiometry of PZT powders
    Author(s): H Brunckova, J Briančin, K Saksl
    Publication: Ceramics International 30 (3), 453-460
    Citations: 47
    Year: 2004
  • Title: Crystallization in Pd40Ni40P20 glass
    Author(s): JZ Jiang, K Saksl, N Nishiyama, A Inoue
    Publication: Journal of Applied Physics 92 (7), 3651-3656
    Citations: 46
    Year: 2002
  • Title: Terbium-induced phase transitions and weak ferromagnetism in multiferroic bismuth ferrite ceramics
    Author(s): V Koval, I Skorvanek, J Durisin, G Viola, A Kovalcikova, P Svec, K Saksl, …
    Publication: Journal of Materials Chemistry C 5 (10), 2669-2685
    Citations: 42
    Year: 2017
  • Title: High temperature oxidation resistance in titanium–niobium alloys
    Author(s): BE Tegner, L Zhu, C Siemers, K Saksl, GJ Ackland
    Publication: Journal of Alloys and Compounds 643, 100-105
    Citations: 39
    Year: 2015

Conclusion ✨ 

Dr. Karel Saksl’s extensive contributions to the field of material science, his international collaborations, and his leadership in advancing technology for hydrogen storage, biodegradable materials, and medical applications make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His achievements in both research and education, along with his continued involvement in high-impact scientific initiatives, demonstrate a profound dedication to pushing the boundaries of materials science and its practical applications in modern technology.

Dr. Saksl’s ongoing work and influence will continue to shape the future of materials science, and his expertise in thermoelectric, biodegradable, and energy-efficient materials is poised to make lasting contributions to society and the scientific community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Karel Saksl | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

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