Young Ceramics Networks
YCN representative - Japan
Adrian Graboś
YCN Representative from the Japanese Ceramic Society
Tohoku Forum for Creativity, Advanced Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University
29-year-old Ph.D. graduate in materials engineering, with a specialization in ceramics and composites involving ceramic phases. Graduated from AGH University of Krakow with parts of Bachelor’s and Doctoral degrees done at EMPA Thun and Hokkaido University respectively. Former researcher and assistant professor at AGH University. Recently appointed assistant professor, working for research administration at the Tohoku Forum for Creativity (TFC) of Tohoku University in Sendai. As a program coordinator, works toward the promotion of science and internationalization of Tohoku University and its partners for the purpose of the new university vision.
Founder and former board member of the Student Association of Military Constructions “Adamantium” at AGH University. Formerly involved with the Board of European Students of Technology (BEST) and Polish Independent Students’ Association (NZS). Nowadays, registered member of American Chemical Society and Polish Ceramic Society. Author of seven JCR-listed publications. Regular reviewer for ACS Omega and Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. Former organizer and participant of many events promoting research and science.
As a student, he was awarded multiple pro-quality scholarships and recognitions. Received a distinguished Ph.D. diploma for his doctoral thesis and award for best young scientists employed at AGH University in 2023.
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YCN Newsletter 30 - Reflections from Alejandro Montón
Dear YCN Friends and Colleagues,
As my term on the Young Ceramists Network (YCN) committee comes to a close after a journey that began in December 2021 and ended this January 2026, I want to take a moment to share a few personal reflections and heartfelt thanks.
YCN Newsletter 30 - Building Bridges: Petar Kotevski Joins the Committee
Dear Young Ceramists Community,
It is my great pleasure to briefly introduce myself and my ideas to you.
My name is Petar Kotevski, a first-year PhD candidate, working on a collaborative project between INSA Lyon and 3DCERAM, under the main supervision of Prof. Jérôme Chevalier.
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