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France
Polytechnic University Haut de France - CERAMATHS-DMP
Research and education on technical ceramics
Director : Prof. Christian COURTOIS
Email : christian.courtois@uphf.fr
Phone : +33 3 27531660
Address : Campus universitaire de Maubeuge Boulevard Charles de Gaulle 59600 Maubeuge
Website : https://www.uphf.fr/ceramaths/en/departments/departments/materials-and-processes-department-dmp
Research topics :
- Bioactive ceramics for bone substitution and Drug delivery systems : calcium phosphate powder synthesis, macroporous bone substitute fabrication, functionalization for prophylactic treatments and phagotherapy.
Contact information :
Dr Jean-Christophe HORNEZ (HDR)
Tel : +33-3275316
jean-christophe.hornez@uphf.fr
- Functional ceramics and composites : fabrication of piezoelectrical ceramics and polymer-ceramic composites from powder synthesis up to devices for actuators.
Contact information :
Prof. Christian COURTOIS
Tel : +33-327531669
- Surface functionalization by ceramic coatings : wear, corrosion and temperature resistant coatings by sol-gel technique.
Contact information :
Prof. Arnaud TRICOTEAUX
Tel. +33-327531660
Exceptional facilities :
- High capacity reactors for Ca-P oxide powder synthesis by precipitation route (up to 8 kg per batch).
- Microwave assisted sintering
Financial support programmes :
- Interreg V Programme France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen
- Regional fundings : ARCiR Nord pas de Calais
- National fundings : ANR
Latest news
Next Deadline to apply to the JECS Trust is 31st May 2025
Please note that the decisions of the JECS Trust board will not be known before end of July 2025. Activities submitted for the deadline of 31st May 2025 for support from the JECS Trust should then not begin before August 2025.
12th March - International Day of Ceramics!
Dear Ceramic Community,
We are pleased to announce that March 12, 2025, marks the first-ever International Day of Ceramics!
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