Committee Members

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.