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Alan Air is a Researcher in the Department of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, actively contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable design and manufacturing research.
His expertise spans Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, and Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), with specialized focus on dimensional accuracy benchmarking, compliant mechanism design, and engineering taxonomies. Notable work includes developing LEGO-based benchmarking tools for 3D printers and frameworks for compliant structures, bridging computational modeling with practical manufacturing applications.
Key recognition includes:
- "Reviewer's Favourite" paper citation at ICED23 (2023)
He leads active projects like Data-Driven Design and Manufacturing Colab (D3M_Colab) and previously contributed to NMIS Carbon Literacy Micro Credentials development. His academic service includes organizing major conferences such as The Design Society - Rigi Meeting 2025 and the 26th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education.
