On Thursday, 23rd November 2023 the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) hosted the webinar in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering and the Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE) department, with support from the IEOM AIUB Student Chapter. The event, titled "3D Bioprinting: Customization and Personalization" featured Dr. MD Ahsan Habib, Assistant Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology; as the distinguished speaker.
Along with Dr. MD Ahsan Habib, present with us on this webinar were Prof. Dr. ABM Siddique Hossain (Dean & Professor, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB), Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abdul Mannan (Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB), Dr. MD. Ehasanul Haque (Senior Assistant Professor, Department Head of IPE, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB) and Mr. Mahamudul Hassan (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB).
The webinar commenced with a warm welcome and introduction by the hosts, shedding light on AIUB's commitment to fostering knowledge exchange and innovation. The IEOM AIUB Student Chapter, known for its dedication in promoting industrial engineering and operations management, played a crucial role to support the event. The Honorable Dean of the Faculty of Engineering addressed the audience, emphasizing the significance of the webinar's theme and expressing the university's commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements. His words set the stage for an enlightening exploration of 3D bioprinting.
Dr. MD Ahsan Habib then took the virtual stage, delivering an engaging presentation that began with an overview of 3D bioprinting. Drawing from his extensive experience, he shared insights into the world of bioprinting, highlighting how the scarcity of organ transplants drove his passion for advancing this field. The audience was captivated as he explained the intricate workings of bioprinters, showcasing his own noteworthy contributions and projects.
The core of the presentation revolved around the customization and personalization aspects of 3D bioprinting. Dr. Habib delved into the co-printing of soft and hard biomaterials, illustrating how this technique allows the creation of tailored solutions to meet individual needs. He also discussed the integration of mathematical functions in bioprinting, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of this cutting-edge technology. Addressing the hardware design and manufacturing aspects of bio fabrication, Dr. Habib expressed gratitude to his dedicated team for their collaborative efforts. His presentation concluded with a glimpse into the future possibilities of 3D bioprinting, leaving the audience inspired and informed. Finally, the question-and-answer session provided participants, primarily students, with an opportunity to engage directly with Dr. Habib.
As a token of appreciation for his invaluable contribution, Dr. MD Ahsan Habib was presented with a virtual appreciation. The Associate Dean, Department Head of IPE, and the Faculty Advisor of IEOM expressed their gratitude, acknowledging the speaker's expertise and the seamless collaboration that made the webinar a success.
This webinar successfully covered the following goals out of the 16 Sustainable Development Goals set forth by the UN: Good health and well-being (SDG 3), Reduced inequalities (SDG 10), Climate action (SDG 13), Life below water (SDG 14) and Life on land (SDG 15).
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