Dr. Klaudia Trembecka-Wójciga is a post-doctoral researcher at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology at Cracow University of Technology and an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences. She specializes in biomaterials, surface engineering, and 3D printing technologies, with a strong focus on developing innovative materials for medical, industrial, and engineering applications.

With an extensive background in materials science, she has actively collaborated with international research institutions, including EMPA (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Switzerland), University of Osijek (Croatia), and the National Institute of Materials Physics (Romania). Her PhD, defended with honors, focused on biomimetic carbon-based coatings designed to activate stem cells from blood under dynamic conditions.

Dr. Trembecka-Wójciga’s research is centered on 3D printing of porous materials, particularly in developing advanced photopolymer resins enriched with nanofillers for high-performance applications. She works on optimizing resin formulations, nano-reinforced composites, and additive manufacturing processes to enhance mechanical, thermal, and biological properties. Her expertise extends to fabricating ceramic, graphene-based, and bioinspired porous structures, which have applications in biomedicine, aerospace, and advanced engineering materials.

Her research achievements have been recognized through multiple gold and silver medals for innovations in 3D printing, ceramic materials, and biomedical applications at international invention exhibitions (IWIS, ICAN, InventArena, ARCA).

Beyond academia, she is the founder of Atulite, a startup focused on aerogel-based additives for construction materials, combining her expertise in nanotechnology and material engineering to bring high-performance solutions to market. She has secured funding from a national acceleration program for startups and has successfully led multiple scientific and industrial research projects funded by the National Science Center (NCN) and The National Centre for Research and Development (NCBiR)

Scientific Interests:

• Biomaterials and Surface Engineering – Development of bioinspired coatings for medical implants, tissue regeneration, and blood-contacting materials
• 3D Printing Technologies – Resins and nanocomposites for high-resolution 3D-VAT additive manufacturing
• Aerogels & Nanomaterials – Synthesis and application of graphene-based aerogels for biomedical and industrial applications
• Biocompatibility & Hemocompatibility – Development of materials for artificial heart valves, cardiovascular implants, and biomimetic surfaces
• Advanced Ceramic Materials – Fabrication and functionalization of ceramic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
• Micro-Arc Oxidation & Surface Modifications – Processing of titanium-based implants for biomedical applications
• Advanced Photopolymerization – Nanocomposite resins for 3D printing and dental applications

Techniques Used & Research Tools:

• Surface Modification & Coatings: PVD, CVD, micro-arc oxidation, plasma coatings, laser surface texturing
• 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing: SLA, DLP, 3D-VAT technologies for ceramics and biomaterials
• Materials Characterization: SEM, TEM, AFM, XRD, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy
• Mechanical & Biological Testing: Nanoindentation, tribology, tensile/compression tests, in vitro blood compatibility studies
• Nanomaterials Synthesis: Graphene oxide, ceramic nano-fillers, polymer nanocomposites
• Biomedical Applications: Hemocompatibility assays, stem cell interactions with biomaterials, endothelial cell adhesion studies

1. Principal investigator in project LIDER XIII titeled “Innovative porous ceramic materials printed in DLP technique using high-performance photochemical initiators dedicated to integration with bone tissue”
2. Principal investigator in project PRELUDIUM titled „Functional carbon based coatings on titanium substrate, modified by laser ablation designed for the integration with cardiac tissue and ultimately inhibit the blood clotting process” funded by National Science Center of Poland, 2016/21/N/ST8/00186, 2017-2020

3. Gold medal for “ Highly porous ceramic materials mimicking bone tissue fabricated by 3D printing DLP” ARCA2024
4. Silver medal for “Photocurable resin with bimodal zirconium oxide nanoparticles for high- resolution 3D printing of bioinspired ceramic bone scaffolds” ICAN 2024
5. Silver medal for “Resin densely packed with nanoparticles for 3D-VAT printing of high resolution objects” InventArena 2024
6. Silver medal for “Advanced Photosensitive Resin with Ceramic Nanoparticles for Accurate 3D Printing of Bone Implants” INTARG 2024
7. Gold medal for “Innovative porous ceramic materials printed in the DLP technique with the use of high performance photochemical initiators dedicated to integration with bone tissue” at International Warsaw Invention Show, IWIS2023
8. Gold medal for “New high-performance photo-curable resins dedicated to 3D-VAT printing procesof polymer nanocomposites based on photopolymerization processes ” at International Warsaw Invention Show, IWIS2023 IWIS2023
9. Scholarship of the President of the Polish Academy of Sciences for outstanding scientific achievements

1. Trembecka-Wójciga K.; Jankowska M.; Lepcio P.; Sevriugina V.; Korčušková M.; Czeppe T.; Ortyl J. Optimization of zirconium oxide nanoparticle-enhanced photocurable resins for high-resolution 3D printing ceramic parts, Advanced Materials Interfaces, 2025 Impact Factor 8.4
2. Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Ortyl, J. Enhancing 3D Printed Ceramic Components: The Function of Dispersants, Adhesion Promoters, and Surface-Active Agents in Photopolymerization-Based Additive Manufacturing. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science 2024, 103251. Impact Factor 16
3. Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Jankowska, M.; Tomal, W.; Jarzębska, A.; Maj, Ł.; Czeppe, T.; Petrzak, P.; Chachaj-Brekiesz, A.; Ortyl, J. Advanced 3D Printing of Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites: A New Initiator System for Improved Dispersion and Mechanical Performance. European Polymer Journal 2023, 198, 112403. Impact Factor 5.8
4. Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Sobczak, J.J.; Sobczak, N. A Comprehensive Review of Graphene-Based Aerogels for Biomedical Applications. The Impact of Synthesis Parameters onto Material Microstructure and Porosity. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering 2023, 23(2), 133. Impact Factor 4.2
5. Topa-Skwarczyńska, M.; Wałczyk, W.; Petko, F.; Świeży, A.; Wielgus, W.; Środa, P.; Tyszka-Czochara, M.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Galek, M.; Ortyl, J. Increasing Resolution in Additive Manufacturing by Using High-Performance and Non-Toxic Photoinitiating Systems. Additive Manufacturing 2024, 104473. Impact Factor 10.3
6. Jarzębska, A.; Gieleciak, M.; Bigos, A.; Maj, Ł.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Bugajska, M.; Bieda, M.; Rogal, Ł.; Kawałko, J.; Przybysz, S.; Wojtas, D.; Mzyk, A.; Schirhagl, R. Microstructure-Properties Relation of Hydrostatically Extruded Absorbable Zinc Alloys: Effect of Mg and Cu Addition on Corrosion Properties and Biocompatibility. Journal of Materials Research and Technology 2024, 30, 283-294. Impact Factor 6.2
7. Wojtas, D.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Gieleciak, M.; Bigos, A.; Brudecki, K.; Przybysz-Gloc, S.; Schirhagl, R.; Mzyk, A.; Jarzębska, A. What Is the Impact of Plastic Deformation on Cytocompatibility of Biodegradable Zn-Mg Alloys? Materials Advances 2024, 5, 5958-5973. These authors contributed equally. Impact Factor 5.2
8. Noworyta, M.; Topa-Skwarczyńska, M.; Jamróz, P.; Oksiuta, D.; Tyszka-Czochara, M.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Ortyl, J. Influence of the Type of Nanofillers on the Properties of Composites Used in Dentistry and 3D Printing. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2023, 24, 10549. Impact Factor 4.9
9. Imbir, G.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Ozga, P.; Schirhagl, R.; Mzyk, A. Elastic Moduli of Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Films Regulate Endothelium-Blood Interaction Under Dynamic Conditions. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 2023, 225, 113269. Impact Factor 5.4
10. Wojtas, D.; Maj, Ł.; Wierzbanowski, K.; Jarzębska, A.; Chulist, R.; Kawałko, J.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Bieda-Niemiec, M.; Sztwiertnia, K. Microstructure Evolution of Pure Titanium During Hydrostatic Extrusion. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering 2023, 23(1), 9. Impact Factor 4.2
11. Jankowska, M.; Chachaj-Brekiesz, A.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Jarzębska, A.; Topa-Skwarczyńska, M.; Pilch, M.; Ortyl, J. Novel Multi-Material Photo-Curable Resins Containing High-Performance Photoinitiating Systems and Nano Additives Dedicated to 3D-VAT Printing. Polymer Chemistry 2023, 14(17), 2088-2106. Impact Factor 4.1
12. Mzyk, A.; Imbir, G.; Noguchi, Y.; Sanak, M.; Major, R.; Wiecek, J.; Kurtyka, P.; Plutecka, H.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Iwasaki, Y.; Uedacd, M.; Kakinoki, S. Dynamic In Vitro Hemocompatibility of Oligoproline Self-Assembled Monolayer Surfaces. Biomaterials Science 2022, 10(19), 5498-550. Impact Factor 5.8

13. Maj, Ł.; Wojtas, D.; Jarzębska, A.; Bieda, M.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Chulist, R.; Kozioł, W.; Góral, A.; Trelka, A.; Janus, K.; Kawałko, J.; Kulczyk, M.; Muhaffel, F.; Çimenoglu, H.; Sztwiertnia, K. Titania Coating Formation on Hydrostatically Extruded Pure Titanium by Micro-Arc Oxidation Method. Journal of Materials Science & Technology 2022, 111, 224-235. Impact Factor 11.2
14. Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Kopernik, M.; Surmiak, M.; Major, R.; Gawlikowski, M.; Bruckert, F.; Kot, M.; Lackner, J.M. Effect of the Mechanical Properties of Carbon-Based Coatings on the Mechanics of Cell-Material Interactions. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 2021, 197, 111359. Impact Factor: 5.3.
15. Wojtas, D.; Mzyk, A.; Kawałko, J.; Imbir, G.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Marzec, M.; Jarzębska, A.; Maj, Ł.; Wierzbanowski, K.; Chulist, R.; Pachla, W.; Sztwiertnia, K. Texture-Governed Cell Response to Severely Deformed Titanium. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering 2021, 7(1), 114–121. Impact Factor 5.5
16. Major, R.; Ostrowski, R.; Surmiak, M.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Lackner, J.M. Laser Modified Functional Carbon-Based Coatings on Titanium Substrate for Cardiac Tissue Integration and Blood Clotting Inhibition. Engineering of Biomaterials 2020, 155, 22–31.
17. Wojtas, D.; Mzyk, A.; Kawałko, J.; Imbir, G.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Marzec, M.; Jarzębska, A.; Maj, Ł.; Wierzbanowski, K.; Chulist, R.; Pachla, W.; Sztwiertnia, K. Texture-Governed Cell Response to Severely Deformed Titanium. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering 2021, 7(1), 114–121. Impact Factor 5.5
18. Mzyk, A.; Imbir, G.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Lackner, J.M.; Plutecka, H.; Jasek-Gajda, E.; Kawałko, J.; Major, R. Rolling or Two-Stage Aggregation of Platelets on the Surface of Thin Ceramic Coatings under In Vitro Simulated Blood Flow Conditions. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering 2020, 6(2), 898-911. Impact Factor 5.5
19. Imbir, G.; Mzyk, A.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Jasek-Gajda, E.; Plutecka, H.; Schirhagl, R.; Major, R. Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Films Modification with Ag and rGO Influences Platelets Activation and Aggregate Formation under In Vitro Blood Flow. Nanomaterials 2020, 10, 859. Impact Factor 8.5
20. Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Major, R.; Lackner, J.M.; Sanak, M.; Major, B. Wrinkle-Like Structures in Reconstructing Stem Cell Niches. New Biotechnology 2016, 33:S9. Impact Factor 4.5
21. Major, R.; Kustosz, R.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Lackner, J.M.; Major, B. Development of Surface Modification Methods for ReligaHeart Cardiac Support System. Archives of Metallurgy and Materials 2016, 61(3), 1-6. Impact Factor 0.7
22. Major, R.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Lackner, J.M.; Plutecka, H.; Major, B.; Mitura, S. Biomimetic Surfaces Effectively Inhibiting Coagulation Process Dedicated for Cardiovascular Devices. Functional Nanostructures 2016, 1(2), 50-59.
23. Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Major, R.; Lackner, J.M.; Butruk-Raszeja, B.; Sanak, M.; Major, B. Nanostructural Haemocompatible Coatings for the Internal Side of Artificial Blood Vessels. Materials Science and Engineering C 2016, 119, 1-16. Impact Factor 5.5
24. Major, R.; Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Kot, M.; Lackner, J.M.; Wilczek, P.; Major, B. In Vitro Hemocompatibility on Thin Ceramic and Hydrogel Films Deposited on Polymer Substrate Performed in Arterial Flow Conditions. Materials Science and Engineering C 2016, 61, 15–22. Impact Factor 5.5
25. Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Major, R.; Lackner, J.M.; Plutecka, H. In Vitro Hemocompatibility of Thin Films Materials for Direct Blood Contact. Engineering of Biomaterials 2015, 132, 2-8.
26. Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Major, R.; Lackner, J.M.; Bruckert, F.; Jasek, E.; Major, B. Biomechanical Properties of the Thin PVD Coatings Defined by Red Blood Cells. Bulletin of The Polish Academy of Sciences Technical Sciences 2015, 63(3), 697-705. Impact Factor 1.2
27. Trembecka-Wójciga, K.; Major, R.; Lackner, J.M.; Major, B. Bioinspired Surface Modification. Inżynieria Materiałowa 2014, 6, 560-563.
28. Trembecka-Wojciga  K, Biomimetic carbon-based coatings that activate stem cells from blood in a dynamic conditions, Institute of Metallurgy and Materia Science PAN, Cracow 2017, ISBN 978-83-60768-36-5.
29. Trembecka-Wojciga K, Major R.;  Wilczek P.;  Lackner J.M.;, Jasek-Gajda E.;  Major B. The Influence of the Mechanical Properties of a-C:H Based Thin Coatings on Blood-Material Interaction, Book Title: Innovations in Biomedical Engineering, Springer International Publishing (2017) 85-93, ISBN 978-3-319-47153-2.
30. Major R.; Trembecka-Wojciga K.;  Lackner J.M.; Major B. The cell niches reproducing surface structure, Springer International Publishing AG 2018 379, M. Gzik et al. (eds.), Innovations in Biomedical Engineering, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing 623, 379-389, ISBN 978-3-319-47154-9.