Zhijian Pei

Professor Zhijian Pei holds the Mike and Sugar Barnes Professor II position in Industrial & Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on additive and subtractive manufacturing, with notable work in ceramic and bioprinting processes. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1995).

Pei is a Fellow of IISE (2022), SME (2016), and ASME (Swanson Fellow, 2016). He has led NSF programs and received prestigious awards, including the NSF CAREER Award (2004). His research explores sustainable materials, biodegradable composites, and advanced manufacturing techniques.

Key interests include binder jetting, powder metallurgy, and bioprinting applications. He has contributed to over 100 publications, focusing on material characterization, process optimization, and environmental sustainability in manufacturing.