Prof. RNDr. Rastislav Varga, DrSc.
European MicroWire top expert, professor of magnetism in condensed matter with 25 years research experience in basic and applied magnetism.
Leading team of 35 engineers within RVmagnetics – combining unique capabilities and aspects of MicroWires ranging from electromechanics, electronics, chemistry, physics, applied magnetism and industrial design.
Former Professor at Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, and Head of Centre for Progressive Materials (CPM) at Technology and Innovation Park (TIP), UPJS. Established RVmagnetics in 2015 and also RVactuators in 2024.
Publications
Reviewer of scientific publications for Physical Review Letters, Physical Review B, Applied Physics Letters, Journal of Applied Physics, Journal of Physics D, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics and others.
↗ 3000+
Citations in Web of Science / Scopus
↗ 250+
Publications registered in Web of Science / Scopus
Professional Membership
Memberships
- Member of General Council of European Magnetism Association (2018–2024)
- Member of the Technical Committee of IEEE Magnetics Society (2025–)
- Member of European Physical Society (EPS)
- Member of Slovak Physical Society
Leadership
- President of Slovak Magnetic Society (SMAGS) (2014–2024)
- Fellow, North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker at IEEE INTERMAG conferences
- 30+ invitations to speak at international conferences
Project Involvement
- Participated in 2× 6th and 7th FPEU projects
- Participated in 8× national projects
International R&D
- Over 2 years of postdocs at several Spanish universities and Academic institutions.
- International cooperation: ICMM CSIC Madrid, Spain; CAEND CSIC, Spain; UPV San Sebastian, Spain; Univ. Oviedo, Spain, Univ. Paris-Sud, France, IEP TU Wien; KFKI Budapest
- PhD thesis supervising in Cotutelle: 3× Univ. Paris-Sud, France; UPV San Sebastian, Spain; Univ. Oviedo, Spain
- Reviewer for Spanish ministry for Science and Technology
- Member of international committee for PhD. Thesis: 7×
