MSCA AIDDRI (2024-2026, Nandal)
Keynote Lecture at Maharishi Markandeshwar (University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana, India
On October 28, 2025, Dr. Vickey Nandal (MSCA postdoctoral fellow) was
invited as a Keynote Speaker at Maharishi Markandeshwar (University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana. The lecture, titled “Artificial
Intelligence-Driven Experimental Strategies for Alloy Design and
Optimization”.
During his talk, Dr. Nandal highlighted the transformative role of
artificial intelligence (AI) in modern materials science and alloy
development. He discussed how machine learning algorithms, data-driven
experimental design, and computational–experimental integration can
accelerate the discovery and optimization of advanced materials. The
lecture also emphasized the application of AI-driven strategies in the
design of biodegradable magnesium alloys and high-performance structural
materials, showcasing emerging trends and research opportunities in the
field.
The event was organized by the Department of Physics. The session was
attended by faculty members, researchers, and students, who engaged in
discussions on the future of AI-assisted materials innovation.
InGRID at FEMS EUROMAT 2025
We took an active part in the FEMS EUROMAT 2025 conference.
Karel Tesař delivered two oral presentations: one on the aging behavior of the ZA63 alloy containing a stable quasicrystal phase, and another in the intriguing F8 – Metals in medicine symposium on resorbable Mg-0.4Zn strands for bone fixation, including pilot in vivo tests. Vickey Nandal also presented his work within the AIDDRI project, focusing on the use of machine learning to predict the mechanical properties of resorbable magnesium alloys for biomedical applications.
Our Ph.D. students also presented their work. Jiří Liška introduced results on the in-vitro corrosion of Zn- and Mg-based wires for biomedical applications, while Jitka Luňáčková contributed a poster on µCT of Mg implants. We are happy that both posters sparked lively discussions and reflected the growing international recognition of our early-stage researchers.
The conference also offered space for new collaborations. We met with Dr. Raj Shabadi of University of Lille to discuss future project possibilities on resorbable magnesium implants where we sense exciting potential for knowledge exchange in the Mg implant development.
Furthermore, discussions with Dr. Ute Bergmann of TU Dresden opened possibilities to connect our planned expansion to the FNSPE Dečín building with Dresden’s biomaterials activities.
Vickey receives the first training for our Department's SEM: JEOL JSM-IT500HR
A sneak peek into the training on the SEM by Karel Tesař. With Vickey Nandal, they were investigating phases in Zn-based alloy wires developed by our deputy group leader and external group member Jan Pinc at FZU.
InGRID group invited seminar: Vickey Nandal (FZU, Prague, Czechia)
We were pleased to host Vickey, an MSCA postdoctoral fellow working under Karel Tesař at FZU, for an invited seminar as he joined InGRID as an external member. Vickey presented his previous research conducted at NIMS, Japan, on “Advances in Precipitation Hardening: High-Entropy Alloys and AI-Driven Optimization in Ni-Based Alloys.”
He will now be contributing to the InGRID-AIML subgroup, working alongside Vít Beneš, Pavel Baláž and Jiří Ryjáček to apply artificial intelligence in designing new alloys for resorbable implants. This work aligns closely with his current EU-funded project, AIDDRI – Artificial Intelligence Driven Design of Resorbable Implants (project link).
