School of Production Engineering and Management, Institute of Computational Mechanics and Optimization, Technical University of Crete, 73100 Chania, Greece;Georgios Stavroulakis is Professor at the School of Production Engineering and Management at the Technical University of Crete and Head of the Computational Mechanics and Optimization and CAD Laboratories. He received his first degree and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 1991, and his Habilitation from Carolo Wilhelmina Technical University of Braunschweig in 2000. His teaching and research activities focus on computational mechanics, optimal design and applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in mechanics. He has been involved in several European, national, and regional research and development projects. He has authored and co-authored more than 500 scientific publications in international journals and conference proceedings, including monographs and edited volumes.

Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands;Mohammad J. Mirzaali is as an Associate Professor and the Head of Bio-TIE (Biomimetic Tissue Interface Engineering) lab at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, at Delft University of Technology. He is also the Secretary of the Netherlands Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (NBTE), and the Early Career Board Member of Journal of Applied Materials Today. Dr. Mirzaali's primary interests are centered on biomechanics, biomaterials and biomimicry, with a particular focus on the biomechanics of natural hard-soft interfaces and their emulation in synthetic interfaces with tailored and unprecedented properties. He has received several national and international awards and grants.

Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy;;Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy;Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MD). Specialization in Dentistry (DDS) and in Orthodontics. Specialization in Orthodontics at New York University. Medical Doctor and Dentistry at Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Milano from 2000 to now, Researcher at University of Milan La Statale from 2019 to 2022, Associate Professor from 2022 to now at University of Milan La Statale, Chairman of the Specialization Program in Pediatric Dentistry at University of Milan. Her professional qualifications have been officially recognized in Italy, where she has been practicing as an orthodontist and pediatric dentist focusing exclusively on this discipline. She has extensive experience in the treatment of children and adolescents including interceptive, functional and orthopedic treatment and with adults in pre-prosthetic and surgical orthodontics, TMJ and preventive dentistry. She is also a member of the Editorial Board of Children (MDPI). She is a member of several important professional associations including EAPD, EOS, SIDO, WFO, SIOI.

Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy;;Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy;She graduated with honors in Dentistry from the University of Milan in 2008 and later completed her specialization in Orthodontics at the same institution, again with highest honors. Since 2011, she has also served several times as a Contract Professor in the School of Specialization in Orthodontics at the University of Milan. In addition, her professional qualifications have been officially recognized in Switzerland, where she has been practicing as an orthodontist. Throughout her career, Dr. Giannini has worked as a freelance specialist in orthodontics and paediatric dentistry, focusing exclusively on this discipline. She has extensive experience in the treatment of children and adolescents including interceptive, functional and orthopedic treatment and with adults in pre-prosthetic and surgical orthodontics. She currently collaborates with several dental practices and multidisciplinary medical centers across Northern Italy and also works in Switzerland. She is the Head of Orthodontics at Policlinico San Marco and is actively involved in professional institutions, including the Milan Medical and Dental Council, where she serves as Secretary Councillor and participates in several commissions related to equal opportunities, professional issues, welfare relations and healthy lifestyles. Dr. Giannini has made a significant contribution to orthodontic research and scientific publishing. Her Scopus H-index is 23. She is also a member of the Editorial Board of Children (MDPI). She is a member of several important professional associations including EAPD, EOS, SIDO, WFO, SIOCMF, ASIO, ANDI, SIOI.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA;Dr. Odell Glenn is an accomplished engineer, biomedical researcher, educator, and scientific advisor with more than 25 years of experience spanning engineering, scientific research, higher education, and healthcare innovation. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina, along with graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering and Manufacturing Systems Engineering and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. His doctoral research focused on immunology, asthma, indoor allergens, multiphase modeling, and innovative approaches to protein deactivation. Dr. Glenn has contributed to engineering and scientific initiatives across academia and industry, including experience with Johnson & Johnson, Pratt & Whitney, and other leading organizations. He currently serves as a Teaching Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina and as a Scientific and Medical Affairs/Pilot Development Advisor with e-Live-Health. His interdisciplinary interests bridge multiphysics modeling, biomedical research, medical device innovation, and the translation of scientific discoveries into practical healthcare solutions. Drawing upon his engineering expertise and extensive personal experience as an Alzheimer's caregiver, Dr. Glenn advocates for healthcare technologies that prioritize scientific excellence, clinical relevance, and improved patient outcomes.