Andrius Martinavičius
About Andrius Martinavičius
Andrius Martinavičius is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, specializing in materials research and processes related to stainless steels. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Technische Universität Dresden and has contributed to various national projects and published numerous scientific papers.
Work at European Patent Office
Andrius Martinavičius has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2016. His role involves evaluating patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. The European Patent Office is located in The Hague, where he has worked for eight years. His expertise in materials science and physics contributes to his assessments of patents related to innovative technologies.
Education and Expertise
Andrius Martinavičius holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics from Technische Universität Dresden, where he studied from 2006 to 2011. He also earned a Master's degree in Physics from Vytauto Didžiojo universitetas from 2003 to 2005, following a Bachelor's degree in the same field from 1999 to 2003. His academic background includes specialized knowledge in Atom Probe Tomography and Field Ion Microscopy, particularly in relation to ferrous alloys.
Background
Before joining the European Patent Office, Martinavičius held a post-doctoral position at Université de Rouen from 2011 to 2013 and briefly in 2014 to 2015. He also completed his Ph.D. at TU Dresden and Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) in Germany. His research has focused on plasma and ion beam nitriding and carburizing processes for stainless steels, utilizing large-scale facilities for materials research.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Andrius Martinavičius has co-authored 12 peer-reviewed journal papers and delivered 14 presentations at international conferences. He played a scientific executive role in national projects such as MEKINOX and LabEx – DAMAS, contributing to advancements in materials science and engineering.