Gregory E. Hilmas

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Papers

Total Citations

219

H-Index

About

Gregory E. Hilmas is a leading figure in the development of advanced structural ceramics and bioactive materials for biomedical applications. His research focuses on the processing, mechanical behavior, and high-temperature performance of ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs), as well as the design of porous scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. A standout contribution is his work on bioactive glass (13-93) scaffolds fabricated via robotic deposition, which demonstrated exceptional mechanical properties suitable for structural bone repair—a study that has garnered over 219 citations. Hilmas is also widely recognized for pioneering the use of zirconium diboride and hafnium diboride-based UHTCs, achieving record-high fracture toughness and oxidation resistance. His impact is reflected in a highly cited body of work, with multiple papers exceeding 200 citations, and he has been instrumental in advancing additive manufacturing techniques for ceramics. As a Curators' Distinguished Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Hilmas continues to shape the field through innovations that bridge fundamental materials science with practical, high-performance applications.