Young Ceramics Networks
YCN Reprensetative - Slovenia
Tjaša Okleščen
YCN representative for Slovenia
Doctor of Dental Medicine, Jožef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana, Slovenia
My name is Tjaša Okleščen. I am a Doctor of Dental Medicine and currently work as a young researcher at the Jožef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana, Slovenia (Department of Nanostructured Materials), where I am involved in research in the field of advanced ceramic materials. At the same time, I am pursuing my PhD in Biomedicine – Clinical Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana.
I graduated in February 2024 from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, earning the title Doctor of Dental Medicine. For my research, “Assessment of Tooth Structure Loss During Preparation for Ceramic Crowns and Veneers Using an Intraoral Scanner,” I received the Faculty Prešeren Award. Our findings were presented at national and international congresses.
After completing a one-year clinical internship, I obtained my license to practice dental medicine in 2025.
My doctoral research focuses on the additive manufacturing of zirconia-based dental restorations (2Y-TZP, 3Y-TZP, and 5Y-PSZ) using lithography-based ceramic 3D printing technology (CeraFab S65, Lithoz, Austria). Through this work, I integrate clinical dentistry with advanced materials science and digital manufacturing to develop next-generation, high-performance ceramic dental restorations.
In addition to my research activities, I serve on the local organizing committee of the yCAM Forum 2026 in Ljubljana. I am honored to serve as the YCN representative for Slovenia, promoting collaboration and international engagement within the young ceramics community.
Last news
YCN Newsletter 31 - Event Overview - Ceramitec 2026 by YCN Committee member Petar Kotevski
YCN’s participation at ceramitec 2026 in Munich from 24th to 26th of March 2026, represented a key step in strengthening ties between young ceramic professionals, academia, and industry. The exhibition provided an international setting where research, innovation and industrial application converge, enabling meaningful engagements. Our main objective was to position YCN as an active interface connecting early-career professionals with industry leaders.
YCN Newsletter 31 - Research in Spot - Naser Hosseini
Interface Engineering: High-Temperature Interactions Between High-Entropy Ceramics and Metals.
My research explores high-temperature interactions between high-entropy ceramics (HECs) and metals, with a focus on joining strategies for extreme environments. By understanding how metals wet and react with these advanced ceramics, I aim to design reliable interfaces for applications such as composites, coatings, and ceramic joining with functional properties. This work contributes to improving the performance and durability of materials used in demanding industries such as energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.
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