David Bue Pedersen

David Bue Pedersen is a Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on Additive Manufacturing (AM), Materials Science, and advanced manufacturing processes. He leads projects involving open-source laser-based metal AM systems, polymer extrusion tooling, and hydrophobic surface design. Key contributions include nondestructive material evaluation techniques and 3D-printed medical training models. He has supervised multiple PhD students, including Artemeva, Pellizzon, and Lalwani. Notably, his team won the Symposium Best Papers award at the 2021 Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium.

Research interests span AM technologies like powder bed fusion, vat photopolymerization, and material extrusion. His work addresses challenges in surface topography, interlayer bonding, and material characterization. Collaborations include developing cost-effective surgical training models and optimizing polymer and metal AM processes for industrial applications. Over 200 publications and 30 active/completed projects highlight his interdisciplinary impact across academia and industry.

• Key Projects: Additive Manufacturing Farm, Big Area AM of Composites, Numerical Modeling of Volumetric AM
• Awards: Symposium Best Papers (2021)
• Advising: Supervises 5+ PhD students in AM and materials research

Labs/Teams: Active in DTU's Construct and Mek departments, contributing to AM innovation and cross-disciplinary collaborations.