At the same university he leads research on new biomaterials for bone repair. He currently focuses on bioactive glasses and organic–inorganic hybrids obtained at ambient temperature, and has started related programs on additive manufacturing and industrial translation of these materials. His research also includes characterization of the bone interface using nuclear microprobes, with a special focus on trace elements and their role on osteogenesis. He is the author of 30 papers, 5 patents and has raised >1.5 M€ in research funds.