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Dr. Pascoletti received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, and the Ph.D. in Industrial and Information Engineering—all from the University of Perugia (Italy). She is currently an Adjunct Professor and Research Fellow within the Department of Engineering at the University of Perugia (Italy). Her research interests cover the study of numerical models (multibody and finite element) for machine design and optimization, with particular attention to industrial case studies and biomechanical applications (orthopaedic prosthetic devices and human body numerical models). Currently, part of her work is also dedicated to the study of statistical methods for shape analysis, focused on, but not limited to, bones’ shape; specifically, the main field of investigations are statistical shape models, morphing technique and principal component analysis.

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Engineering Design Research Innovations for Medical Design Customization

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Dr. Paul Egan is a tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University and leads the Medicine, Mechanics, and Manufacturing Design (M3D) Lab. The M3D Lab investigates a unique integration of engineering design methods for system modelling, optimization, and experimentation of diverse biomedical systems using computational design and additive manufacturing approaches. Research applications focus on 3D printing for tissue scaffolds, personalized nutrition, prosthetics, and medical devices. Dr. Egan’s engineering design teachings promote mechanical design innovation for positive societal impacts, which aligns with his leadership in entrepreneurial activities and medical technology start-ups.

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Design for Additive Manufacturing: Innovations and Opportunities

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Paweł Turek received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Rzeszow University of Technology in 2017. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Manufacturing Techniques and Automation at Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland. His research focuses on increasing the accuracy of reconstructing and manufacturing anatomical models. Additionally, his interests include the design of orthopedic devices and implants. He teaches courses in coordinate metrology, reverse engineering (in technical and medical applications), and additive manufacturing.

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The Regulatory Pathway for Custom-Made Medical Devices

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Elisabetta Zanetti is associate Professor in Bioengineering at University of Perugia where she teaches “Bioengineering” and “Product Design”. She received her Ph.D. in Design of Machines from Politecnico di Torino in 1998. Elisabetta Zanetti’s research has been focussed on biomechanics and biomaterials. She has experience both on numerical and experimental stress analysis. She has authored over 70 publications, having specific competence in the analysis of bone-implant systems for orthopaedic and dental devices and prostheses