Speaker:  Prof. Saurav Goel（London South Bank University）

Time: 10:00,(Tue.) Oct 21st, 2025

Topic: Sustainable Frontiers in Precision Manufacturing and Engineered Surfaces

Venue: Room 403，Shi Changxu Building, IMR CAS

Abstract：

Precision manufacturing (PM) pushes the boundaries of traditional machining, molding, and forming by incorporating advanced techniques such as scanning lithography, diamond machining, and laser machining. These approaches leverage diamond tools and cutting-edge metrology to tackle “Beyond Moore” fabrication challenges. The emergence of hybrid manufacturing methods, which integrate intelligent techniques such as laser and vibration assistance although addressing many limitations of conventional machining but remains a costly proposition. The talk will introduce a novel, accessible alternative to these methods while exploring the new frontiers of PM, including its application in fabricating next-generation antimicrobial surfaces. The discussion will also emphasize the role of advanced computational techniques in understanding organic-inorganic interactions and highlight how Nature-inspired sustainable design and material development. Furthermore, breakthroughs in AI-driven approaches for creating environmentally friendly and sustainable materials will be showcased.

Short biography:

Prof. Saurav Goel

Recognized among the top 2% of scientists globally for five consecutive years for his contributions to the field of manufacturing research, Prof. Saurav Goel, holds a primary position at London South Bank University in the UK and a Visiting Professorship at the University of Nottingham Ningbo in China. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mines (IoM3), UK.

With an impressive ~7000 citations,Prof Goel has published more than 225 Journal papers in prestigious journals such as Progress in Materials Science,International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Acta Materialia, Nature Asia Materials,and Applied Physics Reviews. He is also an Associate Editor of the Journal of Manufacturing Processes.

His current research interests include precision manufacturing experiments and simulations including both contact and non-contact as well as Vacuum and non-vaccum-based manufacturing methods. His recent groundbreaking work on Nature-inspired Materials has gained significant attention,including coverage by The Guardian,highlighting his innovative approach to sustainability through the study of Nature’s design principles.