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Dr. Amar Kamat is a Guest Researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Advanced Production Engineering department. He holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University (2016), an M.Sc. from the same institution (2011), and a B.Eng. from the University of Mumbai (2008). His research focuses on biomimetic engineering, additive manufacturing, and sensor development, particularly inspired by biological systems like seal whiskers.
Key roles include Founder/CEO of Sencilia B.V. (a RUG spin-off), Postdoctoral Researcher (2017–2021), and Postdoctoral Fellow at Penn State (2017). He has received awards such as the FSE Postdoc Prize (2020) and NWO Takeoff Grant (2020).
Research interests span 3D printing, bioinspired sensors, flexible electronics, and laser-materials processing. Notable work includes developing graphene-based sensors mimicking seal whiskers for flow sensing and robotics applications. His articles explore biomimetic mechanisms, hydrodynamic sensing, and advanced materials processing techniques.
Awards include grants and fellowships from NWO, DAAD, and Penn State. His work bridges academic research with industry, exemplified by Sencilia B.V., which commercializes his sensor innovations. Collaborations include projects on conformal cooling channels and laser powder bed fusion technologies.
