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International Cooperation

Multilateral

C-MAC: European integrated centre for the development of new metallic alloys and compounds
2009-
Coordinator: TEMAS AG, CH-Arbon, Switzerland
Prof. Spomenka Kobe

C-MAC

DIVERSITY: Improving the gender diversity management in materials research institutions
FP7 CSA Support Action, 2009-2011

EC: Dr. Rolf Pfrengle,
IFW Dresden, Institut fuer Festkoerper und Werkstofforschung, Dresden, Germany
Prof. Spomenka Kobe

MACAN: Merging atomistic and continuum analysis of nanometer length-scale-oxide systems for energy and catalysis application
FP7 CSA Support Action, 2009-2011
EC: Prof. Wayne Ka
plan, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
Dr. Aleksander Recnik

Fusion EXPO Support Action,
WP08-PI-FUSEX, 2008-2010
M. Lenosek, S. Novak, I. Jencic

WP08-09-MAT-SiSiC "Sic/SiC composite for structural application in fusion reactor, A-2
FP7 EURATOM, 4.1.2.-FU, FU07-CT-2007-00065,
2008
-2009

Asst. Prof. Goran Drazic

Hy-nano-IM: Hydrogen-impermeable nano-material coatings for steels
2008 - 2010

Joanneum Research, Graz, Austria
Dr. Paul McGuiness



Development of ceramic matrix composite for advanced nuclear applications, with an SiC continuous fiber reinforcement and a nanostructured carbide matrix, processes by the electrophoretic infiltration
2007 - 2008

Commissariat à l'énergie atomique
Asst. Prof.
Sasa Novak

SiC coating for hybrid thermal protection systems for ESA
Dr. George Vekinis, N.C.S.R. "Demokritos", Athens, Greece

2007
Asst. Prof.
Sasa Novak



MEDDELCOAT: Multifunctional bioresorbable biocompatible coatings with biofilm inhibition and optimal implant fixation
FP6, IP, 2006 - 2010
EC:
Dr. Josef Vleugels, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Afdeling Fysische Materiallkunde, Leuven, Belgium
Asst. Prof.
Sasa Novak

ESTEEM: Enabling Science and Technology for European Electron Microscopy
FP6, RII3, 026019, 2006-2011
EC: Prof. Gustaaf Van Tendeloo, Universiteit Antwerpen, Antwerpen, Belgium
Asst. Prof. Miran Ceh

KMM: Knowledge-based multicomponent materials for durable and safe performance (ERN partner)
FP6, NoE
EC: Prof. W. Nowacki, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Warsaw, Poland
Asst. Prof.
Sasa Novak

Development of functional material for insulating flow channel inserts: Ceramic processing of SiC-composites for functional applications
EURATOM, 4.1.1._FU, MHEST-SFA, FU07-CT-2007-00065, 2008

Asst. Prof. Sasa Novak, Asst. Prof. Goran Drazic

Development of composites with advanced/alternative manufacturing concepts: Vacuum slip infiltration of SiC/SiC
EURATOM, 4.1.2.-FU, MHEST-SFA, FU07-CT-2007-00065, 2008

Asst. Prof. Goran Drazic, Asst. Prof. Sasa Novak

SICOAT: Gas impermeable coatings for SiCf/SiC
EURATOM, UT1-FU, MHEST-SFA, 3211-05-000017, 2005-2006

Asst. Prof. Sasa Novak

SIC-VSI: Novel processing of SiC/SiC by vacuum slip infiltration of SiC fibre pre-forms
EURATOM, UT2-FU, MHEST-SFA, 3211-05-000017, 2005-2006

Asst. Prof. Goran Drazic

WomenInNano: Strengthening the role of women scientists in nanoscience
FP6, SSA, 2005 - 2008
EC: Dr. Annett Gebert, IFW Dresden, Institut für Festkörper und Werkstofforschung, Institut für Festkörperanalytik und Strukturforschung, Dresden, Germany
(Poster-cdr) (Winter School)
Prof. Spomenka Kobe

CMA: Complex metallic alloys
FP6, NoE 500140-2, NMP3-CT-2005-500140, 2005 - 2007
EC: Dr. Jean-Marie Dubois, Laboratoire de Science et Génie des Mat
ériaux et de Métallurgie, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - CNRS, Ecole des Mines de Nancy, Nancy, France
Prof. Spomenka Kobe, Dr. Paul McGuiness

Low pressure injection molding of near-net shaped piezoelectric ceramics
U3-MM/K6-06-028, 2006 - 2007
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials - KIMM, Changwon-city, Kyeongnam, Korea
Asst. Prof. Miran Ceh

Interface analysis of piezoelectric ceramic materials
U3-MM/K7-05-015, 2005 - 2006
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials - KIMM, Changwon-city, Kyeongnam, Korea
Asst. Prof. Miran Ceh

SICOAT: Development of advanced materials: Gas impermeable coatings for SiCf/SiC
EURATOM, FP6, FU06-CT-2003-00322, UT1-FU 2004
EC: Dr. Sasa Novak, Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Dr. Sasa Novak

SINF: Development of advanced materials: Novel processing of SiC/SiC by slip infiltration of SiC fibre pre-forms with SiC under vacuum
EURATOM, FP6, FU06-CT-2003-00323, UT2-FU, 2004
EC: Dr. Sasa Novak, Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Dr. Sasa Novak, Prof. Spomenka Kobe

Microstructural analysis of perovskite-based electroceramics materials
U3-MM/K7, 2004 - 2005
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials - KIMM, Changwon-city, Kyeongnam, Korea
Asst. Prof. Miran Ceh

BIOGRAD: Increasing the performance of total hip replacement prostheses through functionally graded material innovation and design
FP5, G5RD-CT-2000354, 2002 - 2005
EC:
Prof. Omer Van Der Biest, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Afdeling Fysische Materiallkunde, Leuven, Belgium
Dr. Sasa Novak

VARESTER: A novel miniaturised high voltage surge arrester
FP5, CRAFT, G1ST-CT-2002-50263, 2002 - 2003
EC:
Mrs. Mirjam Cergolj, Dipl. Eng., VARSI, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Dr. Slavko Bernik

MICROPROTEIN: Micrometer scale patterning of protein and DNA chips
FP5, GRD1 20014183 (5. FP); 2002 - 2005
EC; Prof. A. C. Cefalas, The National Hellenic Research Foundation, Athens, Greece
Prof. Spomenka Kobe, Dr. Goran Drazic

Resistive exhaust gas sensors on the basis of temperature-independent semiconducting oxides
NMT/03N3102, 2002 - 2004
Universität Karlsruhe, Institut für Werkstoffe der Elektrotechnik - IWE, Karlsruhe, Germany
Asst. Prof. Miran Ceh

HITEMAG: Novel permanent magnets for high temperature applications
FP5. G5RD-CT-2000-00213 (5. FP); 2000 - 2003
EC;
Dr. Dimitris Niarchos, NCSR "Demokritos", Institute of Materials Sciences, Aghia Paraskevi, Attikis, Greece
Prof. Spomenka Kobe, Dr. Paul McGuiness

Bonded magnets based on RE-TM nanocrystalline powders
(NATO SfP - Bonded Magnets), NATO SfP - 972428, 3311-01-837002, 1999 - 2003
EC; Dr. Dimitris Niarchos, NCSR "Demokritos", Institute of Materials Sciences, Aghia Paraskevi, Attikis, Greece
Prof. Spomenka Kobe, Dr. Paul McGuiness

 

Bilateral

Advanced methods and technologies for processing of a new generation of ZnO-based varistor ceramics
(BI-CN/09-11-017) 2009 - 2011

Liaoying Zheng, The Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
Dr. Slavko Bernik

Novel magnetocaloric materials for ecological refrigeration
(
BI-CN/09-11-009) 2009 - 2011
Dr. Gaolin Yan, Harbin Institute of Technology, ShenZhen Graduate School, HIT Campus of ShenZhen University Town, XiLi, ShenZhen, China
Dr. Paul McGuiness

Nanostructural studies of phase transformations and defect structures in iron oxides and sulphides
BI-HU/09-10-007, 2009-2010
Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Pannonia, Veszprém, Hungary

Dr. Aleksander Recnik

Nano-crystalline Si as a possible kandidate for third generation solar cells
BI-HR/09-10-053, 2009-2010
Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
Asst. Prof. Miran Ceh

Development of fusion relevant ceramic matrix composites
(
BI-GB/08-007) 2008
Imperial College London, Department of Materials, London, UK

Asst. Prof. Sasa Novak

Synthesis and Characterisation of nanostructured catalytic materials
2008-2009
Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
Asst. Prof. Goran Drazic

ZnO-nanostructures for novel applications
(BI-RS/08-09-015) 2008-2009
Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, Belgrade, Serbia and Monte Negro
Dr. Slavko Bernik

Structural and chemical characterisation of titanate-based nanorods and nanotubes
(BI-CN/07-09-006) 2007-2009
Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Asst. Prof. Miran Ceh

Influence of quantum effects on vibrational properties of nano-crystalline silicon
(BI-HR/07-08-028) 2007 - 2008
Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
Asst. Prof. Miran Ceh

Study of remodelling of bone - ceramic interface to assess cell growth kinetics as a function of composition and morphological modification of ceramic implant
(BI-IN//06-08/9) 2006 - 2008
Prof. Basu Debabrata, Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute, Calcutta, India
Dr. Nina Daneu

Texturing and characterisation of ZnO-based ceramics
(BI-TR/05-08/3) 2005 - 2008
Prof. Ender Suvaci, Anadolu University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Eskisehir, Turkey
Dr. Slavko Bernik

Development of single crystalline and electroceramic materials by sintering process
(BI-TR/05-08/2) 2005 - 2008
Prof. Mehmet Ali Gülgün, Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey
Asst. Prof. Miran Ceh

Hydrogen storage in Ni-Ti-Zr-Hf quasicrystals
(BI-HR/06-07/20) 2006 - 2007
Dr. Masa Rajic Linaric, Brodarski institut, Zagreb, Croatia
Dr. Paul McGuiness

Environmental hydrogen-based recycling of Nd-Fe-B magnets
(BI-CN/06-07/08) 2005 - 2009
Dr. Gaolin Yan, Harbin Institute of Technology, ShenZhen Graduate School, HIT Campus of ShenZhen University Town, XiLi, ShenZhen, China
Dr. Paul McGuiness

Electronic ceramics with interface control of electrical properties
(BI-CN/06-07-06) 2005 - 2007
Dr. Gu Hui, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Asst. Prof. Miran Ceh

Fuel storage nano-composites fabricated by pulse laser deposition
2005 - 2006
Dr. Evangelia Sarantopolou, The National Hellenic Research Foundation - NHRF, Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute, Athens, Greece
Prof. Spomenka Kobe

A hydrogen-storage device for low-cost, environmentally friendly transportation
(PSP 10/2005) 2005
Prof. Ivor Rex Harris, The University of Birmingham, Materials Science Research Centre, Birmingham, UK
Prof. Spomenka Kobe, Dr. Paul McGuiness

Development of varistor ceramics with reduced amount of dopants and improved microstructural and electrical characteristics.
(BI-SCG/05-06/9) 2005 - 2006
Dr. Zorica Brankovic, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia and Monte Negro
Dr. Slavko Bernik

Precipitation of calcium carbonate in the magnetic field
2005 - 2006
Dr. Damir Kralj, Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
Prof. Spomenka Kobe

Investigations of twinning and epitaxial growth in minerals
(BI-US/04-05/5) 2004 - 2005
Prof. Hans-Joachim Kleebe, Colorado School of Mines, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Dept., Golden, Colorado, USA
Dr. Aleksander Recnik

Electron probe microanalysis of ceramic materials - III
(BI-US/04-05/30) 2004 - 2005
Dr. Ryna Marinenko, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Surface and Microanalysis Science Division (NIST), Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
Dr. Slavko Bernik

Novel possibilities for processing of ZnO-based varistor ceramics
(BI-PL/04-05/009) 2004 - 2005
Dr. Witold Mielcarek, Electrotechnical Institute Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
Dr. Slavko Bernik

Orientation imaging microscopy and microanalysis applied to advanced materials
(BI-PL/04-05-010) 2004 - 2005
Dr. Marek Faryna, Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Sciences, Polish Academy of Science, Krakow, Poland
Dr. Goran Drazic

Controlled processing of ZnO-based varistor ceramics
2004 - 2006
Prof. Toshiyuki Isshiki, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Design, Dept. Electronics & Information Science, Kyoto, Japan
Dr. Nina Daneu

IMAGE-WARP: Processing of atomic resolution HAADF-STEM images
2004 - 2006
Prof. Hiroshi Saijo, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Design, Dept. Electronics & Information Science, Kyoto, Japan
Dr. Aleksander Recnik

Improved materials processing through tailoring the surface characteristics of nano-and micro-sized powder
(BI-PT/04-06-016) 2004 - 2006
Prof. Jose Maria Ferreira, Universidade de Aveiro, CICECO - Centro de Investigacao em Materiais Ceramicos e Compositos, Aveiro, Portugal
Dr. Sasa Novak

A hydrogen-storage device for low-cost, environmentally friendly transportation
(BI-GB/04-011, PSP 11/2004) 2004
Prof. Ivor Rex Harris, The University of Birmingham, Materials Science Research Centre, Birmingham, UK
Prof. Spomenka Kobe, Dr. Paul McGuiness

Analysing the interactions of rare-earth transition-metal alloys with hydrogen and nitrogen
(BI-HR/04-05-036) 2004 - 2005
Dr. Muhamed Suceska, Brodarski Institut, Zagreb, Croatia
Prof. Spomenka Kobe, Dr. Paul McGuiness

Energy-filtered transmission electron microscopy (EF-TEM) and high resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy (HR-STEM) of nanoparticles and interfaces in materials
(SI-AT/04-05/19) 2003 - 2005
Prof. Ferdinand Hofer, Technische Universität Graz, Zentrum für Elektronenmikroskopie, Graz, Austria
Asst. Prof. Miran Ceh

Electron microscopy of nanostructures in ceramics
(BI-DE/03-04-012), 2003 - 2004
Prof. Manfred Rühle; Max-Planck-Institut Stuttgart für Metallforschung, Stuttgart, Germany
Asst. Prof. Miran Ceh

Nanostructural properties of ZnO-based semiconducting materials and thin films
(BI-DE/03-04-008) 2003 - 2004
Prof. Werner Mader; Universität Bonn, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Bonn, Germany
Dr. Aleksander Recnik

Defect structures in semiconducting thin-films for optoelectronics
(BI-DE/03-04-013) 2003 - 2004
Prof. Roland Kröger, Universität Bremen, Institut für Festkörperphysik, Bremen, Germany
Dr. Nina Daneu

Sub-nano analytical electron microscopy of interfaces and planar faults in ceramic materials
(BI-CN/03-04-017) 2003 - 2005
Dr. Gu Hui, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Asst. Prof. Miran Ceh

Application of short wavelength light technologies in treating historical paper manuscripts against foxing
(GR 4/2003) 2003 - 2005
Dr. Evangelia Sarantopoulou, The National Hellenic Research Foundation - NHRF, Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute, Athens, Greece
Dr. Goran Drazic

Fabrication of thin microcrystal films by pulse laser deposition at 157 nm for novel magnetic micro-sensor applications
(GR 6/2003) 2003 - 2005
Prof. A. C. Cefalas, The National Hellenic Research Foundation - NHRF, Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute, Athens, Greece
Prof. Spomenka Kobe

Electron microscopy analysis of nano-stuctures in perovskites
2003 - 2004
Prof. Susumu Ikeno, Toyama University, Faculty of Engineering, Toyama, Japan
Dr. Miran Ceh

Atomic-resolution HRTEM and HAADF-STEM of mixed oxides
2003 - 2004
Prof. Kenji Matsuda, Toyama University, Faculty of Engineering, Toyama, Japan
Dr. Saso Sturm

Cohesive powder fluidization via magnetic excitation
(SLO-US-2001/36), 2001 - 2004
Prof. James Klausner, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
Asst. Prof. Spomenka Kobe

Electron probe microanalysis of ceramic materials – II
(SLO-US-2001/49), 2001 - 2003
Dr. Ryna Marinenko, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Surface and Microanalysis Science Division (NIST), Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
Dr. Slavko Bernik

PROTEUS – ZnO-based varistors, doped with rare-earth elements
(FR-2000-2), 2000 - 2003
Prof. Bui Ai, Université Paul Sabatier de Toulouse III, Laboratoire de Génie Électrique, Toulouse Cedex, France
Dr. Slavko Bernik

Analytical electron microscopy of interfaces in ceramic materials
(KIT 04-03/2002), 2000 - 2003
Dr. Gu Hui, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Asst. Prof. Miran Ceh

Analysis of grain boundaries in ceramics by HAADF scanning transmission electron microscopy and cathodoluminiscence microscopy
(SLO-JAP-01/03), 2001 - 2003
Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto, Japan
Dr. Miran Ceh

Interfaces in ceramics
(SLO-026-99, SVN 99/026), 1999 - 2002
Prof. Manfred Rühle, Max-Planck-Institut für Metallforschung, Stuttgart, Germany
Dr. Miran Ceh

Zinc oxide based varistor ceramics
(SLO-021-99, SVN 99/021), 1999 - 2002
Prof. Werner Mader; Universität Bonn, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Bonn, Germany
Dr. Aleksander Recnik

Bonded magnets based on RE-TM nanocrystalline powders
(SLO-020-99, SVN 99/020), 1999 - 2002
Dr. K.-H. Müller, Dr. Oliver Gutfleisch, IFW Dresden, Institut für Festkörper und Werkstofforschung, Institut für Metallische Werkstoffe Dresden, Germany
Prof. Spomenka Kobe, Dr. Paul McGuiness

Characterization of planar faults and interfaces on a sub-nanometer scale
(SLO-IZR-2001/04), 2001 - 2002
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
Dr. Aleksander Recnik

 

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