Assoc. Prof. Dr Inigo Flores Ituarte | Sustainability in Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Iñigo Flores Ituarte is a leading expert in digital manufacturing and additive technologies, serving at Tampere University and as an Academy Research Fellow in Finland 🏛️🔬. With a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Aalto University, his research focuses on intelligent manufacturing, design digitalization, and sustainable production 🧠⚙️📈. He has authored 50+ high-impact publications, secured €11M+ in research funding, and collaborates globally across academia and industry 🤝🌐. Also a founding member of SelectAM, his work bridges innovation, education, and entrepreneurship in advanced manufacturing systems 💡📊🚀.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Inigo Flores Ituarte, Tampere University, Finland

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Education 🎓

Dr. Iñigo Flores Ituarte holds a Doctor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Aalto University, Finland, with a dissertation on the digitalization of additive manufacturing 🧠⚙️. He also earned an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Aalto and a B.Sc. from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain 🏗️📐. He is a Docent in Digital Design and Manufacturing at Tampere University and has completed advanced pedagogical training in Finland and Denmark 👨‍🏫🧩. Fluent in Basque, Spanish, and English, his academic journey blends technical mastery, teaching excellence, and cross-cultural expertise 🌍🧑‍🔧🗣️.

Experience 🏭

Dr. Iñigo Flores Ituarte has held key academic positions including Associate Professor in Digital Manufacturing at Tampere University and Academy Research Fellow at the Research Council of Finland 🎓🔬. His previous roles span Industry Professor at Tampere, Assistant Professor at Aalborg University, and Guest Associate Professor at DTU 🔧🏛️. His industrial experience includes positions at Nokia (3D printing specialist), Alstom Wind (O&M engineer), and Konecranes (sales engineer) ⚙️📊. He is also the co-founder of SelectAM, a tech spin-off applying AI in supply chain design 🤖📈. His career blends innovation, research, and global industry impact.

Awards and Honours 🏆

In 2023, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Iñigo Flores Ituarte was awarded the Academy Research Fellow (ARF) grant by the Research Council of Finland, one of the nation’s most prestigious and competitive recognitions for early-career researchers 🚀📚. This esteemed funding supports his salary, research team, and project costs, enabling him to lead cutting-edge, high-impact research that drives scientific innovation 🔬💡. Granted to individuals with the potential to become global leaders in their field, the ARF award underscores his rising influence and leadership within the international scientific community 🌍📈. It marks a significant milestone in his academic career.

Research Focus ⚙️

Dr. Iñigo Flores Ituarte’s research focuses on digital manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and intelligent design systems 🖨️🔧. He explores the industrialization and scalability of additive technologies, bridging rapid prototyping and full-scale production for sectors like automotive and healthcare 🚗🏥. His work emphasizes technology validation, emissions analysis, and innovation policy, integrating digital twins and AI for smart, sustainable manufacturing ♻️📈. With a strong emphasis on application-based research and industry collaboration, he contributes to advancing next-gen production systems that are efficient, flexible, and digitally integrated across global supply chains 🌍🔄🤖.

Publications 📘

Digital manufacturing applicability of a laser sintered component for automotive industry: a case study 🚗⚙️
Authors: Iñigo Flores Ituarte, Sergei Chekurov, Jukka Tuomi, Julien Etienne Mascolo, Alessandro Zanella, Patrick Springer, Jouni Partanen
Journal: Rapid Prototyping Journal 📰

Additive Manufacturing Validation Methods, Technology Transfer Based on Case Studies 🔍🏭
Authors: Iñigo Flores Ituarte, Niklas Kretzschmar, Sergei Chekurov, Jouni Partanen, Jukka Tuomi
Book Chapter: Additive Manufacturing – Developments in Training and Education 📘

Additive Manufacturing in Finland: Recommendations for a Renewed Innovation Policy 🇫🇮🧩
Authors: Iñigo Flores Ituarte, M. Salmi, R.M. Ballardini, J. Tuomi, J. Partanen
Journal: Physics Procedia 🧪

Characterization of Emissions from a Desktop 3D Printer 🌫️🖨️
Authors: L. Mendes, A. Kangas, K. Kukko, B. Mølgaard, A. Säämänen, T. Kanerva, Iñigo Flores Ituarte, M. Huhtiniemi, H. Stockmann-Juvala, J. Partanen, et al.
Journal: Journal of Industrial Ecology 🌍

The ultrasonic burnishing of cobalt-chrome and stainless steel surface made by additive manufacturing 🔧🔬
Authors: Mika Salmi, Juha Huuki, Iñigo Flores Ituarte
Journal: Progress in Additive Manufacturing 📈

3D printing and applications: Academic research through case studies in Finland 🇫🇮📚
Authors: Iñigo Flores Ituarte, E. Huotilainen, A. Mohite, S. Chekurov, M. Salmi, J. Helle, M. Wang, K. Kukko, R. Björkstrand, J. Tuomi, et al.
Conference: Proceedings of NordDesign, NordDesign 2016 🎤

Challenges to implementing additive manufacturing in globalised production environments 🌐🏗️
Authors: Iñigo Flores Ituarte, Siavash H. Khajavi, Jouni Partanen
Journal: International Journal of Collaborative Enterprise 🤝

Mr Luyue Chen | Recycling and Circular Economy in Materials | Best Researcher Award

A Rising Legal Scholar in International Law ⚖️🌍

Mr. Luyue Chen is a dedicated legal scholar specializing in international law, intellectual property rights, and financial regulations. He earned his LL.B. from Zhengzhou University with distinction and is currently pursuing a J.M. in International Legal Affairs at Xi’an Jiaotong University. With research expertise in financial consumer rights, digital privacy, and arbitration, he has co-authored SSCI-indexed publications and contributed to legislative research. His internships at courts, law firms, and international institutions showcase his practical legal acumen. Mr. Chen’s scholarships, awards, and leadership roles position him as a promising future expert in global legal governance. 🏆📜

Academic Excellence in Law 🎓⚖️

Mr. Luyue Chen earned his LL.B. in Law from Zhengzhou University (2019-2023) with an outstanding GPA of 3.78/4.0 and a major GPA of 3.84/4.0. His academic performance reflects excellence, with a cumulative average grade of 88.92% and a major-specific average of 89.81%. He specialized in international and economic law, excelling in Public International Law (91/100), Private International Law (95/100), International Economic Law (91/100), Civil Procedure Law (97/100), and Intellectual Property Law (91/100). His strong foundation in legal logic and economic law (both above 95%) highlights his analytical skills and deep legal expertise. 📚🏛️

Honors & Achievements 🏆📜

Mr. Luyue Chen has been recognized for his academic excellence and extracurricular contributions with multiple prestigious awards. He received the Zhengzhou University Scholarship for Outstanding Freshman (2019) and was awarded the Zhengzhou University Scholarship twice (2020, 2021). His exceptional research earned him the Outstanding Graduation Thesis Award (2023) and a Postgraduate Recommendation (2022). He excelled in competitions, securing 2nd Prize in the National English Contest for College Students (2021) and recognition in the 9th “Challenge Cup” Business Plan Competition (2020). His work on facial recognition laws was selected for national innovation programs, showcasing his legal expertise. 🎖️📚

Professional Development 📜🌍

Mr. Luyue Chen has actively participated in various legal research and professional development initiatives. From 2019 to 2021, he served as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Rule of Law Chat Forum at Zhengzhou University, overseeing legal publications and manuscript reviews. He attended multiple HKIAC International Arbitration Public Courses (2023) and engaged in law seminars hosted by the Shaanxi Provincial Law Society on financial law, internet governance, and public data systems. In 2025, he joined the Innovation & Practice Program for High-level Internationalized Talents, focusing on AI ethics, safety, and legal governance, enhancing his expertise in cutting-edge legal challenges. ⚖️📚

Research Contributions 📚⚖️

Mr. Luyue Chen has extensive research experience in intellectual property law, aviation law, and international trade regulations. At Zhengzhou University (2022-2023), he contributed to studies on digital-era copyright infringement and China’s foreign air traffic rights exchange. Since 2023, as a Research Assistant at Xi’an Jiaotong University, he has worked on legal translation, legislative drafting, and policy research, conducting interviews with government bodies and drafting legislative proposals for the Xi’an City People’s Congress. His work extends to Shaanxi Province Social Science Fund Projects and China’s Supreme People’s Court research on Belt & Road investment cases. His contributions continue at Hong Kong City University (2024-2025). 🌍📜

Publications 📖

📌 Quantitative Protection of Financial Consumers’ Rights and Interests in the Digital Age
👨‍🎓 Authors: Jin Yan, Chen Luyue, Wang Xuzhen, Li Wanqiang
📜 Journal: Journal of Family and Economic Issues (SSCI Q2, Impact Factor: 2.3)

📌 China’s Exchange of Traffic Rights to Foreign Countries: Present Situation, Dilemmas and Improvement
👨‍🎓 Author: Chen Luyue (First Author)
📜 Journal: China Shipping Gazette (Impact Factor: 0.081)

📌 Dilemmas and Optimization for Parity Protection of Facial Recognition Information
👨‍🎓 Author: Chen Luyue (First Author)
📜 Journal: Exploration Science

📌 Quantitative Protection of Financial Consumers’ Rights and Interests in the Digital Age
👨‍🎓 Authors: Jin Yan, Chen Luyue
📜 Conference: Shaanxi Provincial Law Society Financial Law Research Association 2024 Annual Conference 🎙️