Progress in Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (Advanced Structured Materials, 249)

This book compiles 18 peer-reviewed papers presented at bioscience symposia at the ACE-X conference, offering a diverse range of applied research in engineering, biomechanics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable technologies. From prosthetic design and rehabilitation systems tailored to regional phenotypes, to computational modeling of fluid dynamics and structural mechanics, each chapter reflects real-world challenges tackled through innovative engineering solutions.

Readers will find practical insights into the development of medical devices, IoT systems for agriculture, AI-based diagnostic tools, and bio-composite materials—making this book a useful reference for students, researchers, and professionals seeking to replicate or build upon existing prototypes and methodologies.

Andreas Öchsner is a full professor for lightweight design and structural simulation at the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Germany. Having obtained a Dipl.-Ing. degree in Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Stuttgart (1997), Germany, he served as a research and teaching assistant at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg from 1997 to 2003 while working to complete his Doctor of Engineering Sciences (Dr.-Ing.) degree. From 2003 to 2006, he was an assistant professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and head of the Cellular Metals Group affiliated with the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He spent seven years (2007–2013) as a full professor at the Department of Applied Mechanics, Technical University of Malaysia, where he was also the head of the Advanced Materials and Structure Lab.