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Research interests
Main fields of interest: Antimicrobial metallic surfaces, composites, material characterization, mechanical testing, metallic glasses, rapid solidification and tribology.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, “Rapidly solidified metallic glass alloys for antibacterial touching surfaces”, Northumbria University
1 Sept 2015 → 1 Sept 2018
Award Date: 1 Jun 2018
Master of Research, “Lumbar spine biomechanics whilst rowing on a non-static concept 2 ergometer”, Imperial College London
1 Sept 2014 → 1 Jun 2015
Award Date: 1 Jun 2015
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, “Comportamiento mecanico de un adhesivo oseo osteoconductivo y biodegradable para usos en cirugia reconstructiva” TL “Mechanical performance of a osteoconductive and biodegradable bone adhesive for bone reconstructive surgery”., Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICAI)
1 Sept 2009 → 1 Jun 2014
Award Date: 2 Jun 2014
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Antimicrobial Titanium–Copper Alloys: The Role of Microstructure in Arc-Melted Compositions
Rabbitt, D., O’Kelly, P., Villapún, V. M., Carter, L. N., Knowles, A. J. & Cox, S. C., 12 Jul 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Advanced Engineering Materials. 13 p., 2500347.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Plasma-electrolytic oxidation: A rapid single step post processing approach for additively manufactured biomedical implants
Villapun, V. M., Carter, L. & Cox, S., Apr 2025, In: Biomaterials advances. 169, 13 p., 21486.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rethinking Biomedical Titanium Alloy Design: A Review of Challenges from Biological and Manufacturing Perspectives
Rabbitt, D., Villapún, V. M., Carter, L. N., Man, K., Lowther, M., O'Kelly, P., Knowles, A. J., Mottura, A., Tang, Y. T., Luerti, L., Reed, R. C. & Cox, S. C., 7 Feb 2025, In: Advanced Healthcare Materials. 14, 4, 26 p., 2403129.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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3D printing for Growth Adaptive Medical Devices: an alternative approach for craniosynostosis
Mussini, A., Carter, L., Villapun, V., Cao, E., Cox, S. & Ginestra, P., 6 Sept 2024, In: Procedia CIRP. 125, p. 319-324Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Experimental and computational analysis of 3D printed 2D lattices
Mussini, A., Carter, L., Villapun, V., Cao, E., Cox, S. & Ginestra, P., 24 Apr 2024, Material Forming: ESAFORM 2024. Araujo, A. C., Cantarel, A., Chabert, F., Korycki, A., Olivier, P. & Schmidt, F. (eds.). Materials Research Forum, p. 390-397 8 p. (Materials Research Proceedings; vol. 41).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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Rediscovering the biomedical metal landscape through multi-objective AI assisted architectures for functional devices
Villapun, V. (Principal Investigator)
31/03/24 → 21/07/24
Project: Research Councils