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YCN Representatives - Philippines
Lori-ann I. Cabalo
YCN Representative for Philippines
Associate Professor Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), Philippines
lori-ann.cabalo@g.msuiit.edu.ph
Hello all! I am Lori-ann , an Associate Professor Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), Philippines specializing in Ceramic Engineering with a focus on sustainable material design. My research has evolved from transforming mining waste into functional filters to leading projects on the additive manufacturing of ceramics.
Currently, I am a Ph.D candidate at American University of Sharjah located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. My work targets the development of 3D-printed, metal-oxide-doped materials for structural applications, leveraging robocasting to create high-performance materials for extreme environments."
I earned my undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering in 2010, and later completed my Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering in 2019 at Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) in the Philippines.
I gained industrial experience at House Technology Industries Pte. Ltd. (HTI), Ceramics Department, a Japanese manufacturing company in Cavite, Philippines. As a Ceramic Engineer, I was responsible for optimizing glaze and body formulations for the ceramic tiles, adjusting parameters on equipment such as ball mills, spray dryers, and hydraulic presses, and ensuring the precision of glaze color matching based on customer specifications.
The first time I heard YCN was in 2020, when I attended ICACC2020 at Daytona, Beach Florida, where I had the opportunity to meet people behind YCN and how YCN impact students, ceramic researcher or just ceramic enthusiast, globally.
Due to this, I applied to become the representative of Philippines on the YCN committee. I hope I can make meaningful contributions to YCN and elevate the network in my home country. I am grateful and looking forward to meet and work with the other representative of YCN!
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YCN Newsletter 32 - Expert opinion - Maria Paula da Silva Seabra - CICECO, University of Aveiro
Turning Waste into Raw Materials for the Ceramic Industry.
Waste materials were once seen as a burden but are increasingly being redefined as valuable resources for ceramic production. Through advances in materials engineering, waste can be used as secondary raw materials in the ceramic industry. This shift enables more circular and resource-efficient ceramic manufacturing systems.
YCN Newsletter 32 - Industry in Spot - Dr. Daniel Bomze - Lithoz
Implementing 3D-Printed Technical Ceramics in Regulated Medical Fields.
Bringing a new manufacturing technology into medicine requires far more than producing an impressive component. In highly regulated fields, innovation must be translated into repeatable processes, documented quality, reliable materials and, ultimately, evidence of clinical value. Lithoz has spent more than a decade building this bridge for Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM).
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