Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, SingaporeRapid prototyping; Additive manufacturing; 3D printing; CAD; CAM
Prof Chua is the Associate Provost for Research and Cheng Tsang Man Chair Professor at SUTD. He joined SUTD as the Head of the Engineering Product Development pillar from 2019 to 2022. He was previously from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) where he was a Full Professor and previous Chair of the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He was also the Executive Director of the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing from 2014 to 2019. Professor Chua has been an active contributor to the additive manufacturing (AM) field for over 35 years. He began his journey into AM in 1990. His research area is in 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping or Additive Manufacturing. Now, his ongoing research is concerned mainly with powder bed fusion processes such as selective laser sintering and selective laser melting, bioprinting, electronics printing, 4D printing and food printing. He is the foremost expert in Singapore in this area and was awarded the prestigious International Freeform and Additive Manufacturing Excellence (FAME) Award in 2018 and was honoured with the Award of Excellence (Education) by ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) in 2024 for his continuous and outstanding contributions to the field of additive manufacturing. Prof Chua is also the most published and most cited scientist in “Rapid Prototyping / Additive Manufacturing” (3D Printing) according to the Web of Science in 2022 and 2023. As of 2024, he has contributed more than 500 technical papers, generated more than 30,000 citations. He is currently also the Editor-in-Chief of Virtual & Physical Prototyping, as well as Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Bioprinting.
Since its inception in 2015, IJB has been at the forefront of publishing cutting-edge research in the field of bioprinting, encompassing technology, science, and clinical applications. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the International Journal of Bioprinting (IJB), we are pleased to announce a special issue "Future Bioprinting"
Scope and Topics:
We invite researchers and practitioners to submit original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that explore the latest developments and future trends in bioprinting. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Innovative Bioprinting Techniques: Exploration of novel bioprinting methods and technologies that push the boundaries of current capabilities.
- Advanced Bioinks: Development and characterization of new bioink formulations that enhance printability, cell viability, and functionality.
- Sophisticated Tissue Engineering: Progress in bioprinting complex tissues and `organs for regenerative medicine applications.
- Pioneering Clinical Applications: Translation of bioprinting technologies into clinical settings, including case studies and clinical trials.
- Affordability and Economic Considerations: Discussion of the commercial landscape and economic implications surrounding bioprinting technologies.
Submission Guidelines:
Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the journal's guidelines, which can be found on the IJB website.
All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality research.
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: November 30, 2025
- Publication Date: December 2025
Article Processing Charge (APC):
Please note that an APC of USD 3,000 is applicable for accepted articles.
Contact Information:
For inquiries, please contact the editorial office at:
Email: editorial@accscience.com
Phone: +65 8182 1586
We look forward to your contributions to this commemorative issue, which aims to highlight the remarkable progress and future potential of bioprinting technologies.
Recent advances in 3D bioprinting for cartilage and osteochondral regeneration
Macro-Micro analysis of scaffold properties and study of biological properties of 3D printed hydroxyapatite/β-Tricalcium phosphate scaffolds influenced by polyvinyl alcohol concentration