Silvia Titotto is the founder and principal investigator of the 4D Printing and Biomimetics-4DB research group. She holds a Ph.D. from Politecnico di Torino in technological innovation and a Ph.D. from the University of São Paulo in design and architecture. She is a tenured associate professor at the Federal University of ABC and holds a permanent professorship at the Graduate Program in engineering and management of innovation. She was a visiting professor at the University of Bologna, Technical University of Silesia, Technical University of Riga, and University of Freiburg. Her research interests are biomimetics, additive manufacturing, and programmable materials.

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Silvia Titotto is the founder and principal investigator of the 4D Printing and Biomimetics-4DB research group. She holds a Ph.D. from Politecnico di Torino in technological innovation and a Ph.D. from the University of São Paulo in design and architecture. She is a tenured associate professor at the Federal University of ABC and holds a permanent professorship at the Graduate Program in engineering and management of innovation. She was a visiting professor at the University of Bologna, Technical University of Silesia, Technical University of Riga, and University of Freiburg. Her research interests are biomimetics, additive manufacturing, and programmable materials.

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Magno Enrique Mendoza Meza

Graduated in Electronic Engineering at the Department of Electrical-Electronic Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Católica Del Perú (1997), Master in Electrical Engineering at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1999) UFRJ / COPPE, PhD in Electrical Engineering at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2004) UFRJ / COPPE, he was an Adjunct Professor at the Federal University of ABC from 2009 to 2017 and is an Associate Professor at the Federal University of ABC since 2017. He has experience in the area of Theory of Control of Linear and Non-Linear Systems, acting mainly on the following topics: systems and control theory, interactive tools for teaching control theory.

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Updated: 28/07/2020

Mathilde Julienne Gisèle Champeau Ferreira

Master in Materials Engineering (École Nationale Supérieure des Ingénieurs en Arts Chimiques et Technologiques ENSIACET, Toulouse, France, 2010);

PhD in Polymer Science (cotutelles between the University of Bordeaux, France and the University of Liège, Belgium, 2014); PhD at the Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas (2016).

Assistant professor at the Federal University of ABC, working at the Center for Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences and member of the graduate program in Materials Science & Engineering (PPG-CEM).

His main research area concerns the modification of polymers using supercritical carbon dioxide, polymeric drug delivery systems, 3D / 4D printing of functional hydrogels and elastomers.

She currently supervises 3 masters and 3 graduate students (Scientific Initiation) and 3 end-of-course projects. My research group website: https://sites.google.com/view/mathildechampeaugroup

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Updated: 28/07/2020

Graduated in Biological Sciences from the State University of Campinas (2001), master’s (2003) and doctorate (2008), both in Ecology from the State University of Campinas and post-doctorate at the University of Queensland, Australia.

Currently Adjunct Professor at the Federal University of ABC, UFABC. He has experience in the area of zoology, especially in the taxonomy of ascidians, and in consolidated substrate ecology with an emphasis on clonal organisms.

Main interests:

1) Reproductive strategies of clonal organisms;

2) Biotic interactions (competition, predation and parasitism) as modulators of reproductive investment and the structuring of marine communities;

3) How anthropogenic changes on the coast affect the organization of the benthic community of consolidated substrate.

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Beatriz Sakamoto Arsuffi

Currently an undergraduate student of both Science and Technology and Materials Engineering at the Federal University of ABC (UFABC). She is a researcher at the 4D Printing and Biomimetics Research Group (4DB) at UFABC, in which she is focused on the modelling of bioinspired hydrogel nanocomposites. She also did previous research in the field of polymer blends in the Technological Development and Innovation, with PIBITI-CNPq fellowship, (2019-2020). She is a volunteer at Seiva Jr., a junior company focused on sustainability and environmental consulting, where she works in Project Management. She participated in the Academic Monitoring Program at UFABC, as a scholarship monitor in the disciplines of Quantum Physics (2019) and Structure of Matter (2020). She is interested in the areas of polymeric materials, sustainable polymers, biomimetics, bioinspired materials and materials for 4D printing.

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Jessica Priscila de Sousa Costa

Source: http://pesquisa.ufabc.edu.br/4db/
Updated: 10/08/2020

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Graduated in Fashion – Faculdades Santa Marcelina (PROUNI 2015). She has experience in the field of Arts, with an emphasis on Arts, Design and Technology. Currently a student of the Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science and Technology at the Federal University of ABC. He has experience in projects in Fashion, Culture and Art, also acting in autonomous experiences in different artistic languages. Conducted scientific initiation “The body of clothes: reflections on fashion and ways of life in aesthetic modernity, under the guidance of Aléxia Cruz Bretas and support from PROPES-UFABC. He presents authorial projects on platforms such as Brasil Eco Fashion Week and is currently resident stylist at Casa Creators, Brazilian authorial fashion circuit.

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Undergraduate student of Civil Engineering at Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” – UNESP – (Guaratinguetá, SP) since 2017. Academically classified in 2nd place in her entrance class. She is currently seeking to enhance her qualifications and experience in research, particularly in the field of civil construction, cement and concrete manufacturing, and sustainability. At the moment, she is a FAPESP scholarship holder and researcher at the Federal University of ABC – UFABC

Maria Alcilene Morais

PhD student in Development and Environment (PRODEMA / UFC), Master in Soil and Water Management by the Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid; Graduated in Environmental Management from the State University of Rio Grande do Norte; Degree in Geography from the International University Center; Specialist in Geography and Environmental Management. acting mainly on the following topics: Water resources, solid waste management plan-PGRS, Management of protected areas, soil, wastewater, Environmental impact assessment, environmental sanitation, scientific work methodology and EMS, Biomimetics, IQA in hydrographic basins.

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Updated: 01/09/2020

Plínio Rodrigues de Oliveira Zanini

Doctor from the University of Bristol, he researched the application of dielectric elastomers as generators of electrical energy. He studied Mechanical Engineering at the São Carlos School of Engineering – USP and worked as a Product Analyst at MSX International do Brasil Ltda, working in the Tatuí Test Field by Ford Motor Company, in the area of ​​Performance and Fuel Economy. He completed his Course Completion Work in the modeling of electroactive polymers (dielectric elastomers) as actuators. He attended the third year of MEng Automotive Engineering at the University of Bath – UK, developing projects in the area of ​​engine downsizing and also in the development of a mechanical milking prototype with embedded sensors. He undertook scientific initiation during graduation studying processes for industrial production of second generation ethanol. He participated in the EESC-USP Mileage Team, destined to the development of high efficiency vehicle prototypes, being captain of the team for two years.

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Updated: 28/07/2020

Professor of the Graduate Program in Production Engineering – Professional Master’s Degree UNESP-FEG. Doctor (2005) and Master (1990) in Geosciences from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), graduated in Geology from the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (1980). Until November 2007, he worked as an environmental resource analyst at the Foundation for Forestry Production and Conservation of the State of São Paulo. He has experience in Geosciences, with an emphasis on Environmental Geology, working mainly on the following topics: geotechnical map, mining, environmental education and environmental planning. Since December 2007 he has been dedicated, together with other institutions, to the conception, rationale and structuring of the Associação Corredor Ecológico do Vale do Paraíba; in 2010 he assumed the Executive Secretariat of the Association. Since April 2014, he has been an assistant professor at the São Paulo State University “Julio Mesquita Filho”, Faculty of Engineering, Guaratinguetá Campus.

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Assistant Professor at Insper, teaching and researching Bioengineering. He holds a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Brasília (2003), a Master’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of São Paulo (2006) and a PhD in Molecular Genetics from the University of Queensland, Australia (2011). He was a University of Cambridge Research Fellow at the CRUK/Wellcome Trust Gurdon Institute and the Milner Therapeutics Institute, supported by the Royal Society and British Academy Newton International Fellowship, Corpus Christi College Research Fellowship and Borysiewicz Biomedical Sciences Fellowship. He has also worked in the Industry for Pentail Enzymes (now JĀNA BIO LTD), as a co-founder, and STORM Therapeutics Limited, as a researcher and consultant. Also as a visiting professor at several universities, including Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome (Unicampus) and Humanitas University Medical School in Milan, Italy, as well as Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University, Sweden. His research has covered several mechanisms involved in the control of genome activity during embryonic development, in stem cells and in diseases, with a special focus on regulatory networks involving non-protein coding RNAs (noncoding RNAs) and their covalent modifications (RNA modifications ). Current research emphasis at Insper on the intersection of molecular biology with bioengineering and the development of techniques and analytical tools for the study of biomolecules.

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Lívia Alves

Updated in: 11/09/2020
Source: http://pesquisa.ufabc.edu.br/4db/

Juan Carlos Arteaga Arcos

He’s a PhD in Advanced Technology from Instituto Politecnico Nacional (2009).
He is currently Professor and Researcher – Exclusive Dedication at the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México.

Collaborator of the research group 4D Printing and Biomimetics at the Federal University of ABC.

Source:https://mx.linkedin.com/in/juan-carlos-arteaga-arcos-832a6323
Updated : 03/09/2020

Prof. Marcin Górski

He’s a PhD in Structural Engineering – Silesian University of Technology (2005). He is currently Director of Project Management Center – Silesian University of Technology

Silesian University of Technology

Collaborator of the research group 4D Printing and Biomimetics at the Federal University of ABC.

Source: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marcin_Gorski
Updated : 03/09/2020

Prof. Modris Dobelis

Teaching fundamentals of graphic communication engineering using contemporary CAD techniques. Teaching and research on the introduction of PLM and BIM concepts in the early stages of education.

Collaborator of the research group 4D Printing and Biomimetics at the Federal University of ABC.

Source:https://lv.linkedin.com/in/modris-dobelis-21461a69.
Updated : 03/09/2020

Riga Technical University

Satwant Rihal

Professor Emeritus, Architectural Engineering,
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California

Collaborator of the research group 4D Printing and Biomimetics at the Federal University of ABC.

Source: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/2053823803_Satwant_Rihal
Updated : 03/09/2020

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Annarita Ferrante

She’s a doctor in Urban studies and Architecture – Università di Bologna (1996) and is a professor – Università di Bologna. Has experience in Architecture and Urbanism, with emphasis on Green Energy. Has a Research Gate score of 16.63. She is coordinator of International Projects financed by the European Union related to energy sustainability.

Collaborator of the research group 4D Printing and Biomimetics at the Federal University of ABC.

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Updated : 03/09/2020

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Prof. Shashank Shekhar

He’s a PhD in Nanobiophysics from the University of Twente (2012).
He’s currently a Post-doc at Brandeis University and has experience in the area of Biophysics, with an emphasis on Biomimetics.

Collaborator of the research group 4D Printing and Biomimetics at the Federal University of ABC.

Source:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shashank_Shekhar28/3
Updated : 03/09/2020

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Prof. Dr. Chris Eberl, Deputy Director – Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM

Collaborator of the research group 4D Printing and Biomimetics at the Federal University of ABC.

Source:https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/2158486288-Chris-Eberl
Updated : 03/09/2020

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Shadi Ostovari-Dailamani

She’s a PhD in Structural and Earthquake Engineering – University College London (2010). She’s currently senior lecturer in structural engineering – University Of Greenwich.

Collaborator of the research group 4D Printing and Biomimetics at the Federal University of ABC.

Source:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shadi_Ostovari_dailamani
Updated : 04/09/2020

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Dr. Richard McIntosh

He’s a PhD in Mechanical Engineering – University of Manchester (1996). Has experience in Mechanical Engineering, with emphasis on Mechanical Engineering and Technological Innovation.

Collaborating researcher at the 4D Printing and Biomimetics Research Group at Federal University of ABC.

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Updated : 04/09/2020

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Eujin Pei

n 2020, Eujin was appointed as a Co-Opted Council Member of the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED). He is a Member of the Institution of Engineering Designers (MIED) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). He is a Member of the Design Research Society (DRS) and Co-Founder of the Inclusive Design Special Interest Group. At Brunel University London, Eujin is a Committee Member for the Innovation Hub which spearheads new initiatives for student entrepreneurs. He has a track record of generating new knowledge and finding solutions for significant impact in the industry. He is active in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) and worked with BAE Systems Applied Intelligence Ltd. on several industry projects. In 2016, he was nominated for the BAE Systems Chairman’s Award that acknowledged the efforts and achievements of company partners who delivered performance and furthered the company’s values. Through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, he has collaborated with SMEs, such as L’Earth Ltd. to conceptualise, develop and retail new 3D Printing bio-materials, in which the product and packaging were recognised with an International WorldStar Award in 2014 for Design excellence. He continues to advise SMEs including Quinteassential Ltd. and Watson EP Ltd. for New Product Development projects. Between 2013-2014, he collaborated and delivered projects for the Leicester Arts and Museum Service where important historical artefacts from the Anglo-Saxon and Roman period were completely digitised and faithfully reproduced using 3D Printing. He worked with the Leicester Transport Heritage Trust to undertake projects such as to completely reverse engineer a historically important Tramcar that was accurately scaled down and 3D Printed. In 2015, he was invited to lead a Masterclass at the Royal College of Art (RCA) for the Include2015 conference on the use of 3D Printing that could support Design practice.

Brunel University

Source:https://www.brunel.ac.uk/people/eujin-pei
Updated : 03/09/2020

Esteban de Jesus Jimenez Garcia

He’s a master’s degree in Design – Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (2016). He is currently a member of the research group Impression 4D and Bioimetics, of the CNPq directory, at Universidade Federal do ABC. Has experience in the area of Civil Engineering, with emphasis on Biomimetics, in particular, ceramic materials.

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