Wai Yee Yeong, Ph.D.
Associate Professor，School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering，
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
WYYeong@ntu.edu.sg
Biography:
Professor Yeong is a faculty at the
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Nanyang Technological
University Singapore. Active
in 3D printing research since 2004, Professor Yeong is particularly interested
in 3D Bioprinting, electronics printing and metal printing. Novel results were
reported in skin bioprinting, new bioink with special focus on the process
investigation. She
is the Program Director at the Singapore Centre in 3D Printing (SC3DP), one of
the world’s leading university research labs in 3D Printing; as well as Deputy
Director (Technical) at the HP-NTU Digital Manufacturing Corporate lab, HP
Inc’s largest university research collaboration worldwide. She
has secured more than $7m of research grants and filed several patents and
knowhow in new 3D printing materials and processes. Her works are routinely
featured on media and news outlet. She
has authored more than 130 technical papers and 2 textbooks in 3D Printing, with
a H-index of 30 with >3400 citation. She is named the inaugural TCT Women in
3D Printing Innovator Award winner in 2019.
Topic title：3D
Bioprinting: Tissues, Bioinks and Bioelectronics
Abstract：
3D
Bioprinting is a versatile tool for design-centric tissue engineering approach.
The applications can be range from functionalization of cell droplet to
development of new materials and hybrid biomanufacturing. In this talk, the
speaker will share her experience in creating new innovation includes the first
proof-of-concept of bioprinted pigmented skin; new Titanium-Tantulum alloy for
bio-implant via 3D printing; a highly printable composite hydrogel for tissue
engineering; and printed bio-electronics as a smart platform for cellular
investigation.