Arman Namvar

RMIT University, University of Melbourne

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Arman Namvar is a biomedical engineer whose research focuses on the intersection of additive manufacturing and orthopaedic implant design, with a particular emphasis on improving surgical outcomes for complex bone reconstruction. His work centers on developing patient-specific, lattice-based implants for critical applications such as bone tumor resection, where custom geometries are essential for achieving both mechanical stability and biological integration. Namvar’s most impactful contribution is his 2024 study on the fixation strength of conformal additively manufactured Ti6Al4V implants, which demonstrated through destructive push-out testing in a large animal model that these porous structures can effectively mimic bone stiffness while encouraging ingrowth. This work has already garnered 6 citations, signaling its importance to the field. In a complementary 2023 study, he pioneered the first robot-assisted implantation of patient-specific orthopaedic implants in a sheep model, achieving 4 citations for demonstrating the feasibility of combining additive manufacturing with robotic precision for tumor surgery. Namvar’s research is notable for bridging the gap between implant design and surgical delivery, offering a comprehensive approach to personalized orthopaedic care that could transform how surgeons manage bone defects.