Biomaterials

Biography

Prof Ivan Chodák (PhD, DSc) is a senior scientist at Polymer Institute SAS in Bratislava. His scientific interests cover crosslinking of polyolefins (patented extremely efficient system for polypropylene crosslinking), multiphase systems, i.e. polymer blends and composites with polymeric matrices including nanocomposites. Investigation of biodegradable polymers belong to his most successful topics (patented material based on PHB and PLA with very high toughness, the production is under preparation). He is the author of over 150 scientific publications, 15 patents (4 of them applied in industry) HI = 24 (according to Scopus). Frequent and long-term cooperation with industry (DSM, BASF, Biomer, National Power, GE Plastics etc.)

Research Interest

Crosslinking of polyolefins (patented extremely efficient system for polypropylene crosslinking), multiphase systems, i.e. polymer blends and composites with polymeric matrices including nanocomposites. Investigation of biodegradable polymers belong to his most successful topics (patented material based on PHB and PLA with very high toughness, the production is under preparation).