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Dr. Zhai Wei is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), where he leads the Nature-inspired Advanced Materials Engineering (NAME) Laboratory. His research focuses on the Multiscale Manufacturing of Multifunctional Materials (4M), developing advanced manufacturing techniques for creating lightweight, strong materials with multifunctional properties including acoustic, electrical, and electromagnetic capabilities. Dr. Zhai received his PhD from the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering (2011-2015) under Professor David Cardwell, following a BEng from the University of Science and Technology Beijing's School of Materials Science & Engineering (2007-2011) and a visiting period at Tsinghua University's Department of Physics (2010-2011). His research spans advanced manufacturing of porous materials, additive manufacturing, freeze casting, and powder processing for creating alloys, composites, and hierarchical ceramics. Drawing inspiration from nature materials like nacre and bamboo, his work focuses on designing materials with multi-scale structural control from nano- to macro-length scales. His group employs a multi-disciplinary approach combining engineering, materials science, chemistry, and physics principles. Analysis of Dr. Zhai's recent publications (2021-2023) reveals a strong focus on developing multiscale manufacturing techniques, particularly direct ink writing and freeze casting, to create materials with tailored microstructures. His work demonstrates significant advancements in sound-absorbing metamaterials, bio-inspired cellular structures, and multifunctional ceramics with applications in water treatment, electromagnetic wave attenuation, and bone tissue engineering. His scientific recognition includes the A*STAR Research Highlights award received during his time at the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (2015-2019). Dr. Zhai actively recruits Research Fellows (Postdocs), Master's and PhD students, as well as visiting scholars for collaborative research. He serves as Assistant Managing Editor for Materials & Design (2017-present) and Editor for Materials Today Communications (2019-present). The NAME Laboratory at NUS focuses on developing multiple types of colloidal processing technologies that enable design and control of material composition and structure across multiple length scales. Current research directions include multi-functional cellular materials, multi-functional composite materials, multi-scale freeze casting technologies, and multi-scale additive manufacturing technologies.

• Materials Science
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Additive Manufacturing
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Hamed Abdolmaleki is a post-doctoral researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in the Applied Mechanics department. His research focuses on Polymer Science and Engineering , with a specialization in Printed Electronics and self-healing materials. His recent work explores: Additive manufacturing of Diels-Alder polymers Piezoelectric sensors for biomedical applications Interfacial engineering of fluoropolymers Nanocomposite films for energy harvesting His publications highlight expertise in material synthesis, functional inks, and smart textile applications. Collaborations span Belgium and international institutions. Key scientific activities include participation in the European Polymer Congress 2025 and Belgian Polymer Group meetings. Current h-index: 2 (Scopus).

• Polymer Science and Engineering
• Printed Electronics
• Self-Healing Materials
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Dr. Li Xinggang is a Research Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, China. His academic career spans multiple institutions including China National Research Institute for Materials Science and Technology (formerly GRINM), and Leibniz-Institut für Werkstofforientierte Technologien (IWT) in Germany. Current: Research Professor (May 2023–present) Previous: Research Associate Professor (2020–2023), Research Assistant Professor (2018–2020) Education: Ph.D. in Process and Chemical Engineering, University of Bremen (2014) M.Eng. in Materials Science & Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing (2009) B.Eng. in Materials Science & Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing (2007) Research Interests: Dr. Li specializes in metal powder materials for additive manufacturing, with a focus on melt atomization (gas, centrifugal, plasma), metal additive manufacturing (3D printing), advanced powder metallurgy techniques, and multiphase flow simulation. His work bridges fundamental atomization physics with industrial applications in aerospace and nuclear engineering. Key technologies: Coupled pressure-gas atomization, satellite particle control Application areas: Superalloy production, low-activation nuclear reactor materials Simulation focus: Heat/mass transfer, droplet dynamics Publication Trends: His research portfolio (1 monograph, 3 book chapters, >80 papers) shows a progression from fundamental atomization modeling (2011–2017) to applied 3D printing studies (2019–2024), with consistent emphasis on process optimization and material characterization. Scientific Recognition: 2020 Shenzhen Overseas High-Level Talent (Peacock Plan Category C) 2017 Beijing Nova Program 2013 Best Poster Award (PARTECH) 2022 Outstanding Reviewer, China Science and Technology Journal Excellence Plan Advising and Grants: As a Doctoral Supervisor, he mentors graduate students like Liu Chang (2019 Outstanding Young Paper Award). He has secured >10 major grants including National Natural Science Foundation projects, Shenzhen Technical Research grants, and GF Science and Technology Bureau initiatives. Labs and Teams: Based in Room N425, North Building at SUSTech, he leads research in metal powder equipment development (e.g., China's first coupled pressure-gas atomization system) and collaborates with international institutions like IWT-Bremen. His team works on both academic research and corporate partnerships.

• Melt Atomization for Powder Production
• Metal Additive Manufacturing
• Powder Metallurgy
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Yoshito Nozaki serves as an Assistant Professor (Junior Researcher) at Waseda University's Research Organization for Nano & Life Innovation since 2015, currently holding this position as of 2023. His work bridges microfluidics, thin film physics, and nano/micro-systems with applications in chemical synthesis and materials science. His research focuses on advanced microfluidic systems for precise droplet generation, enabling breakthroughs in chemical synthesis, organic reactions, and microreactor design. Key innovations include 3D microchannel architectures for sub-10μm droplet production, tail-breakup mechanisms for single-micron droplets, and organic solvent-compatible devices. His work demonstrates significant reductions in reagent consumption, reaction times, and byproducts compared to conventional methods. Analysis of his 13 publications (2016-2021) reveals consistent focus on droplet manipulation physics and thin film magnetic materials . The publications show strong international collaboration (Scopus h-index: 5) with primary emphasis on experimental device fabrication and fluidic characterization. His most impactful work involves microdroplet-based azo compound synthesis achieving 900x faster reaction times and 10x lower reagent concentrations. Professional memberships include: Japan Society of Applied Physics (2014-present) Surface Science Society of Japan (2013-present) His laboratory within the Research Organization for Nano & Life Innovation specializes in microfabrication techniques including soft lithography, focused ion beam machining, and silicon/glass device integration. Current projects emphasize chemical applications of microdroplets and magnetic thin film development for next-generation electronic devices.

• Microfluidics
• Thin Film Physics
• Surface and Interfacial Properties
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Francisco Javier Rodriguez Rodriguez is a Full Professor in the Thermal and Fluids Engineering Department at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where he leads research within the Fluid Mechanics Group at the Gregorio Millán Barbany University Institute for Modelling and Simulation in Fluodynamics, nanoscience and industrial mathematics. His work spans multiple disciplines including Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Biomechanics. Professor Rodriguez Rodriguez's research focuses on fluid mechanics phenomena, particularly bubble dynamics, multiphase flows, and interfacial phenomena. His work ranges from fundamental investigations of bubble formation, growth, and dissolution to applied research in heat transfer with additively manufactured heat pipes and respiratory droplet physics. His publications demonstrate expertise in microgravity fluid dynamics, droplet evaporation, and the physics of bubbly systems. His recent publications (2018-2025) show a consistent output in high-impact journals across fluid mechanics, physics, and engineering. The research trends reveal a progression from fundamental bubble physics toward more applied work in heat transfer technologies and pandemic-relevant respiratory droplet studies, while maintaining core expertise in fluid mechanics phenomena. Professor Rodriguez Rodriguez actively supervises doctoral students, with recent theses focusing on additively manufactured heat pipes, bubble dynamics in microgravity, and biomechanical applications. He has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator on multiple projects including the DynaVirion project (2024-2027) studying virus dynamics in respiratory droplets and earlier work on coronavirus-containing droplet evaporation (2021-2025). His research group provides students with opportunities to work on cutting-edge problems in fluid mechanics using advanced experimental techniques. The lab maintains connections with international research centers including ZARM (German microgravity center) and collaborates with industry partners on heat transfer applications.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Bubble Dynamics
• Multiphase Flows
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