Amit Bandyopadhyay (scientist)

Amit Bandyopadhyay (born 1967) is an Indian-born American materials scientist and engineer.[1] He is the Boeing Distinguished Chair Professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University.[2] His research focuses on additive manufacturing (3D printing) of metals, ceramics, and composites, particularly for biomedical and structural applications.[3][4]

Early life and education

Bandyopadhyay was born in Kolkata, India, and grew up in Uttarpara, West Bengal. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Jadavpur University in 1989 and a Master’s degree in Metallurgy from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in 1992.[5] He completed his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington in 1995.[1] Following his doctorate, he undertook postdoctoral research at the Center for Ceramics Research, Rutgers University from 1995 to 1997.[4]

Academic career

Bandyopadhyay joined Washington State University in 1997 as an Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.[6] He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2001 and to Full Professor in 2006.[7] In 2022, he was appointed Boeing Distinguished Chair Professor at WSU.[8]

He has held affiliate or visiting positions at Harvard University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Washington State University College of Medicine. He served as Director of the Bioengineering Research Center at WSU from 2004 to 2010 and has held consulting and visiting scientist roles in India and the United States.[9]

He is an elected Fellow of the Materials Research Society (MRS), American Ceramic Society (ACerS), American Society for Materials (ASM International), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).[10] He is also a member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI)[11] and the Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS).[12]

Bandyopadhyay has served in senior editorial roles for Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology[9] and Executive Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing.[1]

Research

Bandyopadhyay’s research lies at the intersection of materials science, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical engineering.[13] He has worked in the field of additive manufacturing since the mid-1990s and was among the earliest researchers to apply 3D printing to metals and advanced materials.[14] His research has also addressed functionally graded materials[15], multi-material structures, surface modification, and alloy design, including the development of titanium alloys with inherent antibacterial properties for orthopedic applications.[16]

References

  1. ^ a b c Foreman, Jonathon. "Amit Bandyopadhyay appointed next editor-in-chief of International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology - The American Ceramic Society". American Ceramic Society. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  2. ^ "Researchers develop Additive Manufacturing method for bimetallic structures". Metal Additive Manufacturing. 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  3. ^ "A Talk on "Metal Additive Manufacturing for Structural and Biomedical Applications" by Professor Amit Bandyopadhyay, Washington State University (WSU)". www.me.iitb.ac.in. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  4. ^ a b Newcomb, Natalie Akane (2023-12-19). "New infection-resistant, 3-D printed metal implants and the science power couple behind them". www.kuow.org. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  5. ^ Hilding, Tina. "Bandyopadhyay named MRS Fellow". WSU Insider. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  6. ^ "MSE Colloquium: Amit Bandyopadhyay, Laser Engineered Net Shaping of Metals and Ceramics". Materials Science and Engineering. 2013-01-14. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  7. ^ Communications, Voiland College. "Heart Start, Hip Smart". Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  8. ^ James, Hailey; University, Washington State. "Amit Bandyopadhyay presents Distinguished Faculty Address". WSU Insider. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  9. ^ a b "Introduction of new Editor‐in‐Chief: Prof. Amit Bandyopadhyay". International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology. 22 (4). 2025. doi:10.1111/ijac.15162. ISSN 1546-542X.
  10. ^ Banerjee, D. (2015-12-01). "Meet Our Authors". MRS Bulletin. 40 (12): 1009–1018. doi:10.1557/mrs.2015.269. ISSN 1938-1425.
  11. ^ "Selection Committee". NAI. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  12. ^ Dyedov, Renske (2018-10-17). "WSAS President: Looking back and looking forward". Washington State Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  13. ^ "Professoren Susmita Bose und Amit Bandyopadhyay (WSU, USA) besuchten den Lehrstuhl für Biomaterialien". Lehrstuhl Biomaterialien (in German). 2017-07-18. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  14. ^ "3-D-printed implants may soon fix complex injuries | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation". www.nsf.gov. 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  15. ^ "Investigating the porous metals in orthopedic implants and beyond". EurekAlert!. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  16. ^ Bandyopadhyay, Amit; Heer, Bryan (2018-07-01). "Additive manufacturing of multi-material structures". Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports. 129: 1–16. doi:10.1016/j.mser.2018.04.001. ISSN 0927-796X.
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