About
Dr Bastola is a mechanical engineer and material scientist specialised in Additive Manufacturing (AM)/3D Printing. His cutting-edge research focuses on developing innovative solutions for soft robotics, sensors/actuators, energy harvesting, and intelligent solutions for acoustic and vibration. Through the development of various passive and active material systems (those responsive to external stimuli) such as magnetic-field responsive and shape-memory materials, Dr Bastola is working toward creating innovative solution to various environmental challenges. Dr Bastola has gained valuable experience working in renowned institutions, including his PhD at Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), postdoctoral research at Institute of Active Polymers, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon (Germany), and at the world-renowned Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM), University of Nottingham (UK).
He has been working in the field of multi-functional, multi-material, and metamaterial systems, and their Additive Manufacturing. His research has been published in prestigious journals including Advanced Materials. Dr Bastola is interested in both fundamental, and translational research.