Assoc. Prof. Karol Kyzioł, D.Sc., Ph.D., Eng., is a distinguished academic at the AGH University of Krakow, where he serves as Head of the Department of Physical Chemistry and Modelling and leads the Laboratory of Vapour Deposited Materials. He earned his Master’s, Ph.D., and Habilitation in Materials Engineering from the same institution, specializing in thin layer technologies and advanced surface modification techniques. His professional career reflects a steady progression from assistant to associate professor, underscoring his commitment to academic excellence and scientific innovation. Assoc. Prof. Karol Kyzioł research focuses on the synthesis and physicochemical characterization of coatings and gradient materials using advanced PVD, CVD, and plasma-assisted methods. His expertise extends to developing surface technologies that enhance mechanical, tribological, and corrosion properties of lightweight alloys and biomaterials. He has led multiple national and European research projects on bioactive coatings and functionalized metallic surfaces and has co-authored over 120 scientific papers, several book chapters, and two patents. He has led multiple national and European research projects on bioactive coatings and functionalized metallic surfaces and has co-authored over 40 scientific documents, which have garnered 525 citations from 412 publications, achieving an h-index of 14. A respected reviewer and member of various scientific and academic committees, he actively collaborates with both academic institutions and industry partners to translate research into technological applications. His numerous awards, including Rector’s distinctions and international invention medals, reflect his significant contributions to materials engineering and surface science. Through his leadership and continued research, Assoc. Prof. Karol Kyzioł advances the field of materials science with a focus on sustainable and functional material design for future engineering applications.
Featured Publications
Kottfer, D., Kyzioł, K., Kaňuchová, M., Kianicová, M., Žitňan, M., Durda, E., Trebuňová, M., Medveď, D., & Kľučiar, P. (2025). The effect of HiPIMS pulse conditions on the microstructural, mechanical, and tribological properties of TiB₂ coatings on steel substrates.
Kyzioł, K., Szymański, W., Kottfer, D., Kyzioł, A., Kaczmarek, Ł., & Kleszcz, K. (2024). Mechanical properties and biocompatibility of multilayer systems based on amorphous SiN:H/SiCN:H layers on Ti6Al7Nb titanium alloy.
Trebuňová, M., Kottfer, D., Kyzioł, K., Kaňuchová, M., Medveď, D., Džunda, R., Kianicová, M., Rusinko, L., Breznická, A., & Csatáryová, M. (2023). The WC and CrC coatings deposited from carbonyls using PE CVD method—Structure and properties.
Kyzioł, K., Kollbek, K., Jabłoński, P., & Mazur, M. (2022). Morphology and topography of co-sputtered Cu, Cr, Ti-based layers.
Januś, M., Kyzioł, K., Kluska, S., Jastrzębski, W., Adamczyk, A., Grzesik, Z., Zimowski, S., Potoczek, M., & Brylewski, T. (2022). Plasmochemical modification of Crofer 22APU for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell interconnects using RF PA CVD method.