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Ramesh RaghavendraView profile

Research Professor

• Materials Science & Engineering
• Additive Manufacturing
• Functional Ceramics
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Dr. Ramesh Raghavendra serves as the Centre Director of the South Eastern Applied Materials Research Centre (SEAM) at South East Technological University (Ireland) and founded 3DWIT, a 3D printing training center. With over 35 years of R&D experience across academia and industry, he specializes in materials science and engineering, particularly in additive manufacturing (AM), functional ceramics, and microwave processing. He has secured over €30M in research funding, supervised multiple PhD projects, and holds patents in ceramic processing. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to industry, innovation, and infrastructure. Education: PhD in Materials Science, University of Twente (1992) MBA, Dundalk Institute of Technology (2006) MS in Metallurgical Engineering, IIT Madras (1987) MSc in Materials Sciences, Bharathiar University (1984) Research Interests: Metal Additive Manufacturing (MAM) Functional ceramics and glass-ceramics Sintering and powder metallurgy Biomedical implant manufacturing Awards & Recognition: Knowledge Transfer Ireland Award (2015) SETU Research Impact Award (2021) Best Irish Manufacturing Award (2020) Consultancy & Collaboration: Partnered with over 250 Irish industries, executing 3,500+ projects. Current leadership in a €2M Disruptive Technology Innovation project for biocompatible AM implants. Executive Committee Member of I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.

• Additive Manufacturing
• In-situ Monitoring
• Laser Material Processing
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Ehsan Toyserkani is a Professor at the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Engineering and holds the Canada Research Chair in Intelligent Additive Manufacturing. He leads the Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) Laboratory, one of the top 5 academic AM facilities globally. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies, including in-situ monitoring, laser material processing, and bio-additive manufacturing. Education: Doctorate in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo (2003) Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (1995) Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (1992) Research Interests: Toyserkani's work spans Additive Manufacturing (AM) systems, in-situ monitoring, bio-AM applications, and smart materials. His lab develops cutting-edge AM processes and collaborates internationally through networks like the Pan-Canadian NSERC HI-AM Network. His innovations have led to 18 patents and two start-ups. Grants & Leadership: He directs the HI-AM Network, involving seven Canadian universities and 14 industry partners. He is also a voting member of ASTM Committee F42 and advises the Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster (NGen). Awards: Highlights include Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (2024), UW Graduate Supervision Excellence Award (2021), and Canada Research Chair (2017–2031). Labs & Teams: The MSAM Lab specializes in AM research, including material development, process optimization, and defect detection. Recent projects include the Consortium for Sustainable Scale-up in Metal Additive Manufacturing (CSS-MAM), funded by the Government of Canada.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Additive Manufacturing
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Krzysztof Grzelak is an Adjunct Professor at the Military University of Technology, specializing in mechanical engineering and materials science. His research focuses on additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, fatigue properties of materials, and laser processing. He has authored 79 publications, supervised 15 promoted theses, and holds 3 patents. Key research areas include: Additive manufacturing of metals and polymers Friction stir welding of armor materials Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) process optimization Cement-glass composite materials Material fatigue and fracture analysis Recent work emphasizes AM applications in vehicle components, eco-friendly construction materials, and repair/regeneration of industrial parts. His studies investigate process parameters' impact on material properties for aerospace, automotive, and defense applications. Grzelak has achieved significant research impact with h-indexes of 15 (Scopus) and 16 (Web of Science). His work bridges advanced manufacturing techniques with practical engineering solutions, contributing to both academic and industrial sectors.

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Eco-design
• Integrated Product-Service Systems
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ANDRIANKAJA Hery is a Researcher-Lecturer at CESI LINEACT, affiliated with the Engineering and Numerical Tools department at CESI Engineering School. Their research focuses on environmental performance optimization through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), eco-design, and integrated product-service systems. They specialize in applying LCA to Metal Additive Manufacturing (MAM) technologies and developing eco-design methodologies for manufacturing industries. Education: Engineering Doctorate in Industrial & Mechanical Engineering (2008–2011), CentraleSupélec (formerly École Centrale de Paris) Industrial Management Diploma (2005–2007), Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse M2 Research in Mechanical Systems (2004–2005), Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble Engineering Degree in Industrial Engineering (1998–2004), École Supérieure Polytechnique d'Antananarivo (ESPA), Madagascar Research Themes: Sustainable manufacturing, eco-design, MAM applications, and functional analysis-based design approaches. Teaching: Oversees apprenticeship programs in academic project design and management (A2P2) for 3rd-5th year students at CESI, covering mechanics, control systems, thermodynamics, and LCA. Professional Background: Completed a CIFRE PhD with Faurecia Interior Systems and holds expertise in collaborative design engineering. Currently part of the Engineering and Numerical Tools research team.