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Arlindo Silva is an Associate Professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design with over 30 years of teaching and research experience in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering design, product development, creativity, materials selection methodologies, additive manufacturing, composite structures, and cost modeling management under uncertainty in design. Silva has published more than 150 papers in journals, conferences, and book chapters, and holds over 50 patents, showcasing a significant contribution to engineering-related topics. He has received several awards including the MIT-Portugal Education Innovation Award in 2009 and the Professor Excellence award from the University of Lisbon in multiple years. Silva has previously served as a Senior Materials Education Consultant at Granta Design Ltd in Cambridge, UK, and is recognized for his leadership in innovation and education in engineering design, particularly through his role as Programme Director for the Master of Engineering in Innovation by Design. Currently, he mentors students and leads research at the SUTD Design Z Center, making significant strides in applied design and material science.
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