To be honest, today's talks were not that attractive. I think the problem with sleep cannot be resolved by wearable devices. And the presenters could not persuade me by the introductions. That's why there is no interest to continue listening to it.

Multiscale Biofabrication Towards System ‘Engineering’ Biology

Presenter: Prof. Olli Ikkala
Professor of Bioengineering, Aalto University (Finland)

Prof. Olli Ikkala is a distinguished researcher at the Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University in the Helsinki metropolitan area. Originally trained in quantum physics, he spent a decade in industry working on supramolecular self-assemblies of electrically conducting polymers, tailoring them for real-world applications. His current research focuses on bioinspiration—using nature as a guide to create novel static and dynamic properties in soft matter. His work spans hierarchical self-assemblies, nacre-mimetic materials, functional nanocelluloses, and stimulus-responsive soft systems that mimic behavioral learning like Pavlovian conditioning, habituation, and sensitization.

Today, I attended an inspiring online workshop hosted in Sweden, focused on “Functional Additive Manufacturing in 2D & 3D: Novel Inks and LASER-Based Patterning Technologies.” I really appreciate this kind of remote event — it saves both time and money! 😅

Multiscale Biofabrication Towards System ‘Engineering’ Biology

Presenter: Prof. Yan Yan Shery Huang
Professor of Bioengineering
Funding: ERC (European Research Council)

Context

Medical and technological innovations bring direct health and economic benefits in the near and intermediate terms. But what about the future? Multiscale biofabrication opens new possibilities for: