Prof. Dr. András Roósz is a renowned Hungarian materials scientist and a distinguished member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (HAS). With a prolific career in physical metallurgy, he has significantly advanced the study of solidification in Al-alloys under terrestrial and space conditions. A professor at the University of Miskolc (MU), he collaborates with both domestic and international institutions, including the Max Planck Institute and the universities of Darmstadt, Cambridge, and Nagaoka. He has supervised 16 PhD students and delivered over 300 scientific lectures. Roósz’s contributions to quantitative metallography, simulation of phase transformations, and phase diagram modeling using ESTPHAD are globally recognized. He has organized eight “Solidification and Gravity” international conferences and authored or edited over 370 publications. His research has attracted around 1500 citations, and he holds a Hirsch index of 20. Prof. Roósz is also a decorated scientist with 15 prestigious Hungarian honors, including the Széchenyi Prize.
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Education
Prof. Roósz received comprehensive training in physical metallurgy, solidification, phase transformation, quantitative metallography, and heat treatment. His academic background includes BSc, MSc, and PhD studies in materials science, all completed in Hungary. He has since become an integral part of Hungarian higher education, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at the University of Miskolc. His role in PhD education is substantial, having supervised 12 Hungarian and 4 German doctoral candidates. He integrates state-of-the-art computational and experimental techniques into academic curricula, ensuring students gain robust theoretical and hands-on experience. As a visiting scholar, he enhanced his academic insight through residencies at leading institutions such as the University of Cambridge (UK) and Nagaoka University (Japan). His deep knowledge base in solidification and thermodynamics makes him a leading educator and mentor in physical metallurgy, shaping the next generation of materials scientists in Hungary and abroad.
Experience
Prof. Dr. Roósz has dedicated much of his professional career to the Physical Metallurgy Department of Miskolc University, where he is also part of the Joint Materials Science Research Group (MU + HAS). His international collaborations are extensive, including annual research visits to the Max Planck Institute in Stuttgart and Darmstadt University. As a visiting researcher, he also conducted research at Cambridge University and Nagaoka University. He has made significant contributions to metallurgy education by lecturing extensively and supervising doctoral research. Roósz is also a key organizer and chair of international conferences, including eight Solidification and Gravity (SG) events. His expertise spans simulation methods (CA+VD), melt stirring, and phase diagram modeling (ESTPHAD). Beyond research and teaching, he plays an influential role in the academic community through editorial work, conference leadership, and curriculum development in Hungary’s metallurgical education system.
Honors and Awards
Prof. Roósz has been recognized with 15 prestigious awards for his exceptional scientific and academic contributions. Chief among them is the Széchenyi Prize, Hungary’s highest scientific honor, awarded for groundbreaking research and national impact in physical metallurgy. His accolades reflect a lifetime of commitment to materials science, particularly in solidification phenomena and advanced metallurgical processes. These honors highlight his leadership in both national and international scientific communities, including his instrumental role in organizing and chairing the Solidification and Gravity International Conferences. Additionally, his awards acknowledge his mentorship of PhD students, contributions to scientific publishing, and active participation in Hungarian and European research initiatives. His membership in the Hungarian Academy of Sciences further attests to his elite standing within the scientific community. Roósz’s decorated career is not only a testament to his research excellence but also his unwavering dedication to scientific progress and academic service.
Research Focus
Prof. Roósz’s research focuses on solidification phenomena, particularly the behavior of Al-alloys under microgravity and magnetic stirring conditions. His work has provided crucial insights into how melt flow and gravity affect microstructural formation during solidification. He employs advanced computational models, including the Cellular Automaton + Vector Displacement (CA+VD) method for simulating solid-state phase transformations. His contributions to quantitative metallography and heat treatment analysis have set new standards in materials characterization. Roósz is also recognized for developing and applying the ESTPHAD method to calculate complex phase diagrams, offering a robust thermodynamic approach to multicomponent alloy systems. By integrating theoretical simulations with experimental investigations in both ground-based and space environments, his research supports innovations in materials design and manufacturing. His international collaborations have further expanded the scope and relevance of his findings, positioning him as a global authority in solidification science and physical metallurgy.
Publications
Effect of Microgravity and Magnetic Steering on the Melt Flow and the Microstructure of Solidified Alloys, Kolkata, India: BP International
Physical Metallurgy (in Hungarian)
Editor of 8 volumes of Solidification and Gravity (SG) International Conference Proceedings
Authored over 371 scientific papers in leading international journals, books, and conference proceedings