Antonio Riveiro Rodriguez

Dr. Antonio Riveiro is Assoc. Prof. in the Department of Materials Engineering, Applied Mechanics and Construction (School of Engineering) at University of Vigo (Spain), where he teaches courses on solid mechanics, and laser processing. He received his PhD in Applied Physics (2009) from the University of Vigo, and did postdoctoral stays at University of Manchester (School of Materials), Imperial College London (Department of Materials) and University of Minho (3B's Research Group in Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics). He specializes in laser materials processing, focusing on the application of laser processes for diverse applications, in particular for biomedical applications. His research interests include, among others, laser surface engineering for modification of wetting properties of advanced materials, laser synthesis of micro- and nanomaterials, synthesis and laser processing of bioactive glasses. He is author of 100+ peer-reviewed journal articles, chapter books, and patents. He is editor of several peer-reviewed journals.