Committee Members

Shahnaz Mansouri is a lecturer at the School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Monash University with a background in Chemical and Process Engineering (PhD), Food Engineering & Technology (Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees) and Teaching (Master’s degree). She is the Course Coordinator for the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness. Her research is focused on future food & pharmaceutical engineering and education. Shahnaz has over 15 years of research experience in food manufacturing in Australia and overseas. She has worked in research and development and quality control for various food manufacturing companies, locally in Australia and abroad, to improve quality.

Yin is an assistant professor at the Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina State University. He serves as a youth editorial board member of Advanced Fiber Materials, a guest editor of Actuators and Frontiers in Chemistry, and a reviewer of more than 50 international journals. He is also a subcommittee member of the ASTM D37.07 Hemp Fiber Testing Standards, and consultant to several companies. Dr. Yin obtained his Ph.D. degree from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and his research interests include additive manufacturing, wearable systems, flexible actuators and robots, fiber-based composites, advanced spinning technologies, modeling, characterization and prediction of textile processes, etc. Dr. Yin’s research has been funded by NSF, USDA, US Navy, DARPA, AFFOA, and industry companies. The research group has published more than 50 papers in internationally renowned SCI journals including Advanced Functional Materials, Advanced Science, Advanced Fiber Materials, Nano Energy, etc. He is the recipient of NSF Career Award in 2025, and Goodnight Early Career Innovators Award in 2024.

José Costa, EUR ING, holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and has a decade and a half of experience bridging advanced manufacturing research and industrial application. Specialized in metal Additive Manufacturing, his expertise includes project management, process optimization, and technology integration. In addition to his technical background, José completed advanced postgraduate studies in Services Management at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto (FEP), and MSc. and BSc. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, equipping him with a solid foundation in organizational strategy and innovation leadership. His profile reflects a combination of engineering depth and strategic insight. At the University of Porto (FEUP), his research focuses on the disruptive potential of AM technologies while contributing to national and European R&D+i initiatives (e.g., CARAVELA, VIRIATO, Hi-Rev). As an Invited Assistant, he teaches and supervises in additive manufacturing (AM), materials science, and product development, actively promoting collaboration between academia and industry. Previously, as European Technical Manager and Deputy Director at Yazaki Europe, José established an international innovation center (Germany, Regensburg) and led high-performance teams within multicultural, cross-functional, and matrix organizational environments across EMEA, the USA, and Japan. He implemented AM and smart manufacturing (Industry 4.0) solutions, coordinated strategic technology roadmaps, and drove supplier development and process innovation initiatives. José combines scientific knowledge with strategic foresight. He consistently aligns engineering excellence with business objectives, enabling organizations to unlock the full potential of AM. Known for his integrity, critical thinking, and leadership capabilities, he guides multidisciplinary teams and delivers impactful technology transfers. His professional identity is defined by sustainable innovation, operational transformation, and a clear vision for the future of manufacturing.

Jingchao Jiang is a Lecturer in Production and Manufacturing Systems in the Department of Engineering at the University of Exeter, UK. He received his PhD from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and subsequently worked as a postdoctoral researcher at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research interests cover a wide range of advanced manufacturing topics, including additive manufacturing and 3D/4D printing, bioprinting, sustainable manufacturing, and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into production systems.

Golap Kalita, Ph.D. is Principal Researcher at Nippon Denko Co. Ltd., Japan. He has previously served as Vice Director and Chief Researcher at C’s Techno Inc., Japan, and as Associate Professor at the Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan. His research focuses on ceramic and layered materials, energy storage and conversion systems, next-generation batteries, photovoltaics, and wide band-gap semiconductor devices. Dr. Kalita has authored more than 190 peer-reviewed publications and continues to contribute actively to the advancement of materials science and energy technologies.

Alhalaili is an associate research scientist at the Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials program at KISR. She has a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with concentration in electrical engineering from Louisiana Tech University in 2007. In addition, she holds M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from the same school in 2008. She completed an online postgraduate in nanotechnology, which is offered by Oxford University in 2010. She received her Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from UC Davis in 2019. Her Ph.D. work focuses on gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) growth, etching, device fabrication, and characterizations. This research is very important for the field of UV sensors and high-power electronics. Dr. Alhalaili has developed “A novel technique for the growth of gallium oxide nanowires”. Dr. Alhalaili has already authored a number of publications on Ga₂O₃ synthesis and devices. Her research focuses on the nanofabrication, nanodevices, nanosensors, wideband gap materials, and nanomaterials for applications in harsh environment and renewable and sustainable energy.

Tibor Krenický is the Vice-Dean for Science, Research and Doctoral Studies at the Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies at the Technical University of Košice. Known for the simulation, determination and evaluation of operating parameters and operating states of technical systems using multi-parametric monitoring and virtual instrumentation, as well as the design and implementation of experimental devices for the diagnosis of technical systems, Tibor Krenický is dedicated to developments in this field. With a PhD in Physics from the University of P.J. Safarik and an associate professorship in Industrial Engineering at the Technical University of Košice, Tibor Krenický continues to excel in Physics and Engineering, receiving the best paper awards at international conferences and for his review activities. He is the author of numerous scientific publications that have been cited worldwide. He is also an experienced editorial board member and guest editor of international scientific journals and a member of the scientific and programme committees of scientific conferences.

Dan Dobrota is a Full Professor at the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Technology and a Habilitation in Industrial Engineering. With over 137 scientific publications, 32 books, and extensive editorial and reviewer experience, his research focuses on materials technology, industrial engineering, and sustainable design.

Patrick Siarry was born on May 28, 1952, in Pertuis. His research area is relatively (since 1982) new “metaheuristic”
optimization such as simulated annealing, which are indicated for the so-called problems of “hard optimization” because of their ability to avoid in principle, trapping in sub-optimal solutions. This topic is multidisciplinary in nature, both by the source of the methods studied (physics, biology, ethology). Much of his work is explicitly one or the other keywords – in particular, modeling, identification, learning rule bases (artificial intelligence), control,
nondestructive testing and maintaining the biological and medical engineering.

Raul D. S. G. Campilho is a Permanent Associate Professor with Habilitation at the School of Engineering of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto (ISEP), Portugal, specializing in Applied Mechanics. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from ISEP, a Master’s and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), both with distinction, and a Habilitation in Mechanical Engineering, also from FEUP. With teaching experience since 2003, he has supervised numerous Ph.D., Master’s, and Bachelor’s theses, and has contributed extensively to research in fracture mechanics, composites, adhesive joints, machine design, and structural analysis. Prof. Campilho is the author of over 390 international journal papers, 47 books, and 179 book chapters, and has delivered 58 keynote lectures worldwide. Recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists since 2017, he has organized several international conferences, participated in funded research projects, and is an active member of scientific committees across the globe.

Yiannis Vardaxoglou FREng, FIET, Life FIEEE is Dean of the Microelectronics School at South China University of Technology and Emeritus Professor at Loughborough University, UK. He founded the Wireless Communications Research (WiCR) group and the Centre for Mobile Communications Research, and served as Dean of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering at Loughborough from 2006 to 2012. He led the EPSRC SYMETA Grand Challenge on 3D metamaterials for RF, microwave, and THz applications, and has pioneered research in additive manufacturing for advanced wireless systems. Professor Vardaxoglou has published over 500 papers, holds six patents, and has secured 18 EPSRC grants alongside significant industry He has chaired major international conferences including EuCAP 2007, founded the Loughborough Antennas C Propagation Conference (LAPC), and served in leadership roles within the IET and IEEE Antennas and Propagation communities. His work continues to shape the future of RF engineering, antenna design, and metamaterial technologies.

Michele Chiumenti is a Full Professor of Continuum Mechanics and Structural Analysis at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) and a Full Research Professor at CIMNE within the Industrial Manufacturing Processes (IMP) group. He holds a Civil Engineering degree and Master’s in Structural Analysis from Politecnico di Milano, and a Ph.D. from UPC. With over 130 peer-reviewed journal articles, 15 monographs, and contributions to books, Prof. Chiumenti is a leading expert in non-linear computational mechanics and advanced manufacturing processes. He has delivered nine plenary lectures, co-chairs the COMPLAS Conference series, and serves on several international scientific committees. His research focuses on finite element technologies for structural and failure analysis, thermo-mechanical modeling, and applications in Additive Manufacturing, Friction Stir Welding, casting, and metal forming.

Yi Hao is an Associate Professor and doctoral supervisor at Chongqing University, specializing in 3D printing, additive manufacturing, green manufacturing, and material surface engineering. He has published over 60 papers, holds eight national patents, and has received multiple awards including the Shaanxi Provincial Natural Science Award. Dr. Hao serves on the editorial boards of several leading international journals and is actively involved in national standards committees and professional societies in advanced manufacturing.

Kamran Ahmed Khan is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Khalifa University of Science and Technology, UAE, and serves as the Associate Chair for Graduate Studies. He holds M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees and has previously been affiliated with institutions such as KAUST and Texas A&M University. His research focuses on computational mechanics, viscoelasticity, additive manufacturing, multifunctional composite materials, and origami-inspired deployable structures. With numerous publications in high-impact journals and thousands of citations, Dr. Khan has made significant contributions to the advancement of materials science and aerospace engineering, particularly in the development and analysis of fiber-reinforced composites, lattice structures, and additive-enabled designs.

Jian Lu is Chair Professor of Mechanical Engineering at City University of Hong Kong and a leading expert in nanomaterials and advanced manufacturing. He has published 500+ papers, holds 50+ patents, and pioneered innovations like the Nature-featured supra-nano magnesium alloy and 4D-printed ceramics. His honors include France’s Légion d’Honneur and membership in top engineering academies.

Rajendra Kumar Singh is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), within the Department of Nanobiomaterials Science at Dankook University, South Korea. He holds a Ph.D. in the field of biomedical or nanomaterials science (specific field can be added if known), and his research focuses on the development of advanced biomaterials for applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. His work bridges the disciplines of nanotechnology, biomaterials, and 3D bioprinting to design innovative solutions for tissue repair and regeneration. Dr. Singh actively contributes to scientific research and academic collaboration, with several publications in peer-reviewed international journals.

Yung-Kang Shen received his Ph.D. from National Taiwan University, 1995. He has been a Professor at Taipei Medical University since 2014. He is the Chairman of Taiwan Oral Biomedical Engineering Association, Vice-Chairman of Taiwan Oral Medicine Association. He acts as visiting professor on Georgia Institute of Technology at June-August, 2024. He is an Adjunct Professor of University Airlangga/Hasanuddin (Indonesia) since 2022/2020. He has published more than 140 journal papers. He has served as the Plenary Speaker or Keynote Speaker at more than 30 international seminars. He serves on Editorial Board for Scientific Reports, Polymers (all SCI Journal).

Zhao‑Chi Chen (George Chen) is an Assistant Professor at the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics, Taipei Medical University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechatronic Engineering from National Taiwan Normal University and specializes in biomedical optomechatronic systems, including laser-assisted soft wearable sensors and non-invasive diagnostic devices. Dr. Chen leads several government-funded projects focused on oral wound monitoring and sweat-based diagnostics for chronic diseases. He has published over 18 peer-reviewed articles and actively contributes to the advancement of biomedical engineering technologies.

Diena Dwidienawati Tjiptadi is an accomplished academic and industry leader, currently serving as the Head of the Business Management Program at BINUS Business School, Indonesia. With over 20 years of executive experience in the pharmaceutical industry—including leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson, Roche, and as CEO of PT Eisai Indonesia—she brings real-world expertise into academia. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Management and has published extensively on topics such as female leadership, Gen Z behavior, sustainability, and digital transformation. Dr. Diena is also an active keynote speaker and corporate trainer, known for bridging theory and practice in strategic management and leadership development.

Sun Xiaoyan, associate professor of Zhejiang University, 151 talented people in Zhejiang Province, director of Building Materials Branch of China Architectural Society. She taught at Zhejiang University as associate professor since 2006. She received her PHD from Department of Civil Engineering, Dalian University of Technology in 2004, and worked as post doctor in Tsinghua University for 2 years. She worked as visiting scholar in Stanford University during year 2009 and 2010, and assistant research fellow in Polytechnic University of Hong Kong during year 2013. Her main research interest lies in reliability evaluation and life cycle maintenance decision for bridge structures and Intelligent bridge monitoring and maintenance management, more than 100 journal papers had been published in Chinese or in English.

Pan received BS (1982) degree in engineering from the University of Science and Technology Beijing in China, MS (1987) and PhD (1990) degrees in engineering from Nagoya University in Japan. He served the member of University Council of Tsinghua University (2015~2020); Fellow of School of Engineering of University of Tokyo; Member of standing-committee of the Chinese Ceramic Society, and member of the editorial board of several international journals. He is also the member of World Academy of Ceramics. Member of the advisory committee of the European Ceramic Society. Pan served the director of State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing of China (2007~2019), the Chairmen of the school of materials science and engineering in Tsinghua University (2008~2018)

Jin-Hoon Kim received his Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering at Yonsei University, South Korea and is currently working as a postdoctoral associate at MIT Media Lab. His research interest lies in the development of solution-processable mechanically soft materials, devices, and systems, from sensors and displays to neuromorphic devices, for future computing systems. 

Chamil received the B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, in 2007, with the award of best performance in mechanical engineering, and the Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from the Queens University Belfast, U.K., in 2011, with several publications, in which one of his publications received the Young Author Best Paper Award from the IEEE in 2011. After completing the Ph.D. degree, he briefly worked as a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering with the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, a Research Fellow with the University of Bradford, U.K., and a Lecturer of Engineering with the Glyndwr University, U.K., before joining the UoM. Currently, Chamil is a Senior Lecturer and working mainly with the Northwest Composts Centre and the Aerospace Research Institute, and supervising research students affiliated with the School of Materials, UoM, and the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UoM. So far, he has authored 100+ peer-reviewed journals/conference papers. Moreover, he has authored a monograph, “Polymer Extrusion: A Study on Thermal Monitoring Techniques and Melting Issues.” His current research interests include: process monitoring, modeling, and control; soft sensors and soft sensing; process instrumentation; renewable energy technologies; 3D printing, phase change materials; and heat transfer. Chamil’s current research activities are funded by several local and international companies and also by the professional funding bodies. He is a Charted Engineer and also an Associate Member of the professional bodies, including IESL, IMechE, IOM3 and ICPM; and also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, U.K. Moreover, he is currently serving as an Associate Editor of seven scientific journals including the Journal of Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer and Composites Communications. Furthermore, he has been served on scientific committees, and has also been invited for keynote speeches of several international conferences.

Lulu Wang is a Full Professor at Reykjavík University, a Visiting Professor at the Mayo Clinic, and a Professor Extraordinarius at the University of South Africa, where she leads pioneering research at the intersection of science, technology, and clinical application. Her work spans electromagnetic sensing and imaging, AI-driven healthcare, and medical device innovation. Dr. Wang has authored over 100 peer- reviewed articles, published three books, seven editorial volumes, and seven book chapters, and holds 45 granted patents, many of which have been successfully commercialized. She notably led the development of the world’s first 144-channel holographic microwave imaging system for early breast cancer detection, marking a significant advancement in biomedical imaging. She has delivered more than 40 invited talks at global conferences and serves actively as an editor and reviewer for over 50 journals, books, and conferences. Dr. Wang has also played key leadership roles in more than 40 international conferences, helping to shape global research directions. Her global standing is recognized through distinctions such as being elected a Fellow of ASME, a Full Member of Sigma Xi, and a Professional Member of the Royal Society of New Zealand. She serves as a VinFuture Prize Nominator and is the recipient of numerous honors including the China High-End Foreign Talents Award, Guangdong Province High-End Foreign Talents Award, and Shenzhen High-End Foreign Talents Award (Peacock Plan Class-B), as well as the Jin Guofan Prize for Excellent Youth and the National Instruments Academic Research Award. Since 2021, she has been consistently ranked among the Top 2% of Scientists worldwide by Stanford University and Elsevier.

WENG Yiwei is currently the Assistant Professor at the Department of Building and Real Estate. His research interests lie in digital construction. He specializes in 3D concrete printing, Building Information Modeling, and construction robotics.

Richard A. Buswell is a distinguished expert in Building Systems Engineering at Loughborough University, UK. With over two decades of experience in both academia and industry, he has played a pioneering role in advancing large-scale additive manufacturing in construction, notably co-developing the concept of 3D concrete printing. He began his career in the construction industry before completing his BEng and PhD at Loughborough University, where he later became a professor. His groundbreaking research has led to the development of reinforced 3D-printed structural elements and the founding of Concrenetics, a spin-out company focused on commercialising digital concrete manufacturing. Professor Buswell has led major EPSRC-funded projects, published extensively in leading journals, and received numerous awards for innovation and research excellence. He is actively involved in mentoring, public engagement, and shaping the future of sustainable, digital construction.

Samer Srouji is a leading figure in oral and maxillofacial surgery and tissue engineering. He serves as the Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya, Israel, and is a Full Professor at the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University. Prof. Srouji earned his DMD from the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine and completed his PhD in anatomy and tissue engineering at the Technion. He further specialized in TMJ and arthroscopic surgery at Baptist Hospital, Miami. His research focuses on bone regeneration, stem cells, 3D bioprinting, and innovative surgical techniques. He has established a point-of-care 3D printing lab and pioneered novel procedures such as graft-less sinus lift and the OSCA arthroscopy technique. Prof. Srouji has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and is a frequent keynote speaker at international conferences. He also serves as Chief Innovation Officer at Bar-Ilan’s medical faculty and is actively involved in professional societies, including IADR and ASTMJS.

Chih-Hsin Lin is an Associate Professor at the Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, Taipei Medical University. Her research focuses on cutting-edge tissue engineering, 3D bioprinting, and vascular biology. Her team is pioneering the development of photocrosslinkable hydrogels for 3D tissue constructs, advancing the field of regenerative medicine. Leveraging state-of-the-art 3D bioprinting technologies, her lab is at the forefront of engineered tissue development and high-throughput drug screening systems. A central theme of their work is 3D neovascularization, aimed at transforming therapeutic approaches and enhancing disease management strategies.

Marius A. Kemler, MD, PhD, is a highly respected plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgeon based at Martini Hospital in Groningen, The Netherlands. With a PhD from Maastricht University and European board certifications in plastic and hand surgery (EBOPRAS and EBHS), he specializes in complex hand and wrist procedures, breast reconstruction, and aesthetic surgery. Known for his precision and patient-centered approach, Dr. Kemler combines clinical expertise with active research, contributing over 60 publications in the field. He also practices weekly at Wilhelmina Hospital Assen and is recognized for his clear communication and commitment to surgical excellence.

Manuel Meléndrez completed his PhD in Chemistry at the Universidad de Concepción, Chile, and pursued postdoctoral studies in nanotechnology at the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA. He is currently a full professor at Universidad San Sebastián, where he leads various projects on advanced materials, particularly focusing on functionalized nanomaterials for medical applications. Dr. Meléndrez has published over 110 articles in high-impact journals and has been involved in three technology transfer processes. He is widely recognized for his significant contributions to the fields of nanocomposites and sensor development, making impactful advancements in his area of expertise.

Victor H. Cabrera-Moreta is a principal professor in Mechanical Engineering at Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (UPS), Ecuador, and a PhD candidate at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Engineering Management. His research focuses on micro devices, additive manufacturing, and fluid dynamics in microchannels, with notable publications on 3D printing parameters and inertial sensor applications. His academic achievements and research contributions demonstrate his commitment to advancing engineering innovation.

Guangyin Yuan is a tenured professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), and serves as Director of the Biomaterials Research Center. He received his Ph.D. from Southeast University in 1999 and conducted postdoctoral research at SJTU, followed by a JSPS fellowship at Tohoku University, Japan. His primary research focuses on the development of biodegradable metallic materials such as magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), and iron (Fe) alloys for biomedical applications, including orthopedic implants and cardiovascular stents. He also works on surface coatings, biomedical device fabrication, and material-cell interaction mechanisms. Dr. Yuan has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers and holds 20 patents, with 16 related to medical devices and biomaterials. He plays active leadership roles in professional societies, including the Chinese Society for Biomaterials. His contributions have significantly advanced the field of medical metals in both academic and clinical contexts.