Ultraviolet Light Curable Piezoelectric Multi-phase Composites

Rytis Mitkus, born in Lithuania in 1992, studied mechanical engineering at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH, former VGTU) where he got an interest in 3D printing. Further, by pursuing a double-degree master program in mechatronics in collaboration with Technische Universität Braunschweig, he finished his studies in Germany, where he started his doctorate with the idea to apply 3D printing for smart composite material manufacturing. By combining the knowledge of 3D printing, mechanics, and material science, he researched methods to improve manufacturability and performance of Ultraviolet (UV) light curable piezoelectric multi-phase composites. Rytis Mitkus attempts to transfer the knowledge acquired during the years at universities to a startup to help humanity proceed one step further in the field of advanced smart materials.