Mrs. Mariana Mutis | Additive Manufacturing in Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Mariana Mutis | Additive Manufacturing in Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana | Colombia

Mrs. Mariana Mutis is an industrious Industrial Engineering student at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, currently completing an exchange semester at the Technische Universität Ilmenau through the DAAD-KOSPIE Scholarship. Her academic journey is marked by excellence and innovation, combining engineering principles with strategic management, data analytics, and sustainability. She has contributed as a co-author to the research article “Assessing the Impact of Additive Manufacturing on Dental Clinical Workflows: A Process-Oriented Approach” published in the Journal of Composites Science, reflecting her research interest in additive manufacturing and process optimization. Mariana’s experience spans production simulation, strategic project development, and consulting for industrial and start-up environments. She has engaged in projects aimed at enhancing productivity and efficiency, notably through the application of Lean methodologies and balanced scorecards. Her professional endeavors include roles in consulting, tutoring, interpretation, and customer service, demonstrating strong cross-cultural and leadership skills. Recognized for academic distinction and research excellence, she has received honors such as the Honor Scholarship, an “Excellent” research evaluation, and an AICE Diploma with Distinction. Mariana remains passionate about integrating technology, innovation, and human-centered approaches to optimize industrial processes and contribute meaningfully to sustainable development in engineering.

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Mutis Gómez, M., Guerrero Torres, M., Villarreal-Archila, S. M., & Núñez Rodríguez, J. (2025). Assessing the impact of additive manufacturing on dental clinical workflows: A process-oriented approach. Journal of Composites Science.

Dr. M. Belen Garcia Bl | Recubrimientos Protectores | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. M. Belen Garcia Bl | Recubrimientos Protectores | Best Researcher Award

Fundación Cidetec | Spain

Dr. M. Belén García-Blanco is a distinguished researcher specializing in surface modification of materials through chemical and electrochemical processes, including anodizing, plasma electrolytic oxidation, electropolishing, and anaphoretic deposition. She earned her Ph.D. in Electrochemistry from the University of Barcelona, following a DEA from the same institution and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Sciences from the University of the Basque Country. She currently serves as Principal Investigator and Project Leader at Fundación CIDETEC, where she has contributed to over twenty national and European research projects. Her notable projects include coordinating and leading large-scale European initiatives focused on advanced surface treatments and eco-friendly coatings for conventional and additive-manufactured materials. Dr. García-Blanco has authored multiple articles in high-impact journals on surface treatments and additive manufacturing and has actively participated in international conferences presenting her work on anodizing, electropolishing, and sustainable coatings. She has also guided undergraduate and graduate research projects, mentoring students in electrodeposition and surface engineering, and delivered specialized seminars in surface engineering technologies. Fluent in Basque and English, she is recognized for her scientific leadership, interdisciplinary expertise, and commitment to advancing sustainable and innovative surface modification strategies. Her work continues to drive developments in both fundamental research and industrial applications.

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Featured Publications

Mancisidor, A.M.; García-Blanco, M.B.; Quintana, I.; Arrazola, P.J.; Espinosa, E.; Cuesta, M.; Albizuri, J.; Garciandia, F. (2023). Effect of Post-Processing Treatment on Fatigue Performance of Ti6Al4V Alloy Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion. Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing.

Fernández-Calvo, A.I.; Delgado, C.; Dufour, P.; Aldanondo, E.; Díaz, M.; García-Blanco, M.B. (2023). New EoL Routes of Al-Li Aircraft Integral LBW and FSW Welded Panels including New Cr-Free Coatings. Crystals.

García-Blanco, M.B. (2022). A study of parameter and post-processing effects on surface quality improvement of Binder Jet 3D-printed Invar36 alloy parts. Progress in Additive Manufacturing.

García-Blanco, M.B. (2021). Comparative study of different surface treatments applied to Ti6Al4V parts produced by Selective Laser Melting. Transactions of the IMF.

Garcia-Blanco, M.B.; Querejeta, A.; Perez-Garcia, M.R.; Ochoa, J.; Rodriguez, J.; Hope, P.; Hope, J.; Nunez, Y.; Gonzalez, C.; De Saja, R.; et al. (2020). Eco-friendly anaphoretic e-coating for corrosion protection in aeronautic applications (part 2). Galvanotechnik.

García-Blanco, M.B.; Diaz-Fuentes, M.; Espinosa, E.; Mancisidor, A.M.; Vara, G. (2020). Study of the effect of EP, blasting and laser treatments on the surface roughness of Ti6Al4V alloy fabricated by SLM at different build angles. Euro PM 2018 Congress and Exhibition.

García-Blanco, M.B. (2020). Corrosion protection of aeronautic components by an eco-friendly anaphoretic e-coating.

García-Blanco, M.B. (2019). Obtaining tailored surface characteristics by combining shot peening and electropolishing on 316L stainless steel. Applied Surface Science.