Christopher's involvement in the project is in developing the hybrid production of high-fidelity silicone components, in particular, a high viscosity reactive-jetting printer for volume.

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Christopher Tuck is Professor of Materials Engineering at the University of Nottingham and Faculty Pro-Vice Chancellor for the Faculty of Engineering. He is an expert in additive manufacturing and co-founded Added Scientific Ltd and Reactive Fusion Ltd.

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Jose's work on the project deals with evaluating cytotoxicity and developing novel 3D organotypic tissue models. His research interests include vascular tissue engineering, 3D spheroids, electrical stimulation, and medical device development.

Finishing off the UoM (Bio) team, meet Jose - PDRA on the AMFaces project.

Jose Ricardo Aguilar Cosme is a senior postdoctoral research associate at the University of Manchester.

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It will enable bespoke ultra-realistic facial prostheses to be developed for individuals affected by cancer, trauma, and congenital defects. It will deliver a new approach to manufacture on demand and improve the quality of life for thousands of patients in the UK and beyond.

Julian's clinical interests are in facial trauma, oral and maxillofacial implantology, and tissue augmentation. His work in AMFaces includes evaluating new medical grade prosthetic materials, engaging Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement groups, and improving treatment and delivery.

Meet Julian Yates, Co-Investigator on the AMFaces Project.

Julian is Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology at the University of Manchester and Clinical Lead in Oral Surgery, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS FT.

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Sarah's research portfolio includes approaches to skin wound repair, orthopaedics, and translating 3D tissue engineering techniques to a range of practical applications.

She advises on biomaterials in relation to tissue engineering and biocompatibility testing of experimental facial prosthetics.

Firstly, meet Professor Sarah Cartmell - Co-Investigator on the AMFaces project.

Sarah is Professor of Bioengineering, Vice Dean, and Head of the School of Engineering at UoM.

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Ally McGrath is the Project Manager for AMFaces with experience in supporting UKRI funded grants, research impact and working with diverse teams in the fields of Cancer and Biomedical research. She oversees research administration across the institutions and monitors research progress and finances.

Kinjiro is a postdoctoral researcher at UoM. His research interests are in human colour vision and applications of psychophysics and hyperspectral imaging. His work on the project includes characterizing 3D facial skin colours, colour appearance assessment and modelling facial skin and AM products.

David is a professor of Vision Systems at UoM. He has expertise in hyperspectral imaging, colour vision, computational modelling, and clinical applications. He is working to measure 3D skin colour appearance and construct computational models to provide data for advanced additive manufacturing.

Professor Julian Yates of the Division of Dentistry at UoM who is a member of AMFaces team is also a part of the project.

The project team includes Professor David Foster and Dr Kinjiro Amano of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UoM who are also part of the AMFaces team.

This is a Multifaceted Research Seminar – sponsored by Creative Manchester at the University of Manchester as part of the UMRI 2025 project ‘Challenging the Impossible’.