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Agnieszka ANTOŃCZYK

PhD, Eng.

Poland
Medical University of Silesia in Katowice

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Biography

Agnieszka Antończyk, PhD Eng. Biomedical Engineer & Dental Technician | Assistant Professor Dr. Agnieszka Antończyk is a researcher and academic teacher specializing in biomedical engineering, biomaterials, and advanced dental materials. She holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and possesses a unique interdyscyplinary background combining material science, nanotechnology, and certified practical qualifications as a dental technician. Her primary research focuses on bone cements, advanced ceramics, spherical aluminosilicates, surface modification of nanostructures (including graphene oxide applications), and dental composites. Currently, her scientific interest extends to integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI tools into dental and biomedical engineering research, backed by international certifications (AIDEAS Level UP). She has led multiple research grants focused on bone cement formulations and graphene oxide surface modifications. Her professional experience encompasses academic institutions (Medical University of Silesia, Technical University of Ostrava, Silesian University of Technology) as well as the medtech industry.

Expertise

My personal expertise lies at the intersection of biomedical engineering, materials science, and dental technology. Holding a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and qualifications as a certified dental technician, I specialize in the synthesis, characterization, and application of biomaterials, advanced ceramics, and dental composites. My research focuses primarily on bone cement formulations based on spherical aluminosilicates and the surface modification of nanostructures using graphene oxide. I have experience as a Principal Investigator leading grant-funded research on bone cements and surface modification techniques. Beyond synthesis and material design, my expertise encompasses medical device regulations (MDR 2017/745) and R&D processes, gained through both academic positions and industrial internships in the medtech sector. Recently, I have expanded my scientific focus toward integrating Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI into dentistry and biomedical engineering, certified through the international AIDEAS Level UP program. I combine theoretical material knowledge with hands-on laboratory and clinical perspectives.

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PhD Position in Oral Peptide Administration – University College Dublin (UCD)

04-09-2026

The Research Ireland Rinn Centre for BioPharmaceutics at UCD offers a 4-year funded PhD position in Professor David Brayden’s lab (UCD School of Veterinary Medicine & Conway Institute). The research focuses on oral peptide administration using a novel cell-penetrating peptide, developed in collaboration with Professors Helen McCarthy (QUB) and Nick Dunne (DCU).

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Junior Professor Chair in Biomaterials – University of Rennes (ISCR)

04-09-2026

The University of Rennes invites applications for a Junior Professor Chair (JPC) in Biomaterials at the Institute of Chemical Sciences of Rennes (ISCR). The position focuses on tissue engineering for regenerative medicine, using 3D printing and biomaterial synthesis to develop medical devices in collaboration with Rennes University Hospital and industry partners.

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ESB WEBINAR 28 July 2026 - 13:00-14:00 (CET)

09-07-2026

The ESB Summer Webinar will take place on 28 July 2026 | 13:00-14:00 (CET).

Dr Thomas Robinson from the UK Society for Biomaterials (UKSB) and Dr Debby Gawlitta from the Netherlands Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (NBTE) will present their latest research titled “Spray It Forward: Therapeutic Polysaccharide Formulations for Equitable Healthcare” and “Size matters in bone regeneration”.

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