IMS Award winner 2024

International Magnesium Award for Person of the Year

Dr. Carsten Blawert, Head of the department of Functional Functional Surfaces within the Institute of Surface Science received the IMS Award 2024 in the category “Person of the Year” for his long-term research in the area of Magnesium corrosion protection. Dr. Blawert is one of the most distinguished researchers in the field of PEO (plasma electrolytic oxidation)-based coatings on magnesium alloys. He has more than 20 years of experience in the development, functionalization and characterization of PEO protective coatings with around 300 papers published. These remarkable values underline the quality and importance of Dr. Blawert's research for basic scientific research and industrial application. He applies his knowledge in the fields of transportation, aerospace, biomaterials and 3C industry.