Doctoral Thesis Defense in “Additive Manufacturing and Materials Science” by Mr. Patrick MUNYENSANGA
CEDOC
The Euromed University of Fez (UEMF) is pleased to inform the public of the
defense of doctoral thesis in “Mechanical Engineering”
The thesis defense will take place on Friday July 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the UEMF
Location : the Great Hall of the Incubator (LOC001994)
The thesis will be presented by Mr. Patrick
MUNYENSANGA Under the theme:
”Design and 3D-Additive Manufacturing of a New
Generation of Bioactive Coated Porous Metal Implants for Medical
Application"
Abstract
Despite the widespread use of metal implants in medical and orthopedic surgery, long-term in vivo application was limited due to implant degradation and bonding mismatch, as identified.
The current thesis proposes addressing these limitations by enhancing implant interfacial surface, promoting faster bone regeneration and bioactivity, and improving biocorrosion resistance. A lightweight, porous metallic implant coated with bioactive glass was produced to achieve the proliferation of osteogenic cells and stimulate new bone growth and structural bonding mismatch. The bioactive glass has shown the ability to impregnate antibacterial and therapeutic agents essential for osteointegration with the host organ. The results confirmed the formation of a bonelike layer on the implant surface, along with enhanced biocorrosion resistance. This approach via surface modification was revealed to hold significant promise and is effective in improving the longevity of orthopedic implants.
This thesis will be presented to the jury members:
| First and last name | Establishment | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Said EL KAZZOULI | Euromed University of Fez, Morocco | President |
| Pr. Nadia DKHIRECHE | Faculty of Sciences Kenitra, Morocco | Rapporteur |
| Prof. Mourad BEKHOUCHE | Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, France | Rapporteur |
| Prof. Abdellah LAAZIZI | Ensam, Meknes, Morocco | Rapporteur |
| Prof. Abdelghafour MARFAK | Euromed University of Fez, Morocco | Examiner |
| Prof. Nabil EL BRAHMI | Euromed University of Fez, Morocco | Examiner |
| Prof. Khalil EL MABROUK | Euromed University of Fez, Morocco | Supervisor |
| Pr. Meriame BRICHA | Euromed University of Fez, Morocco | Thesis Co-Director |
