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Clement Chu is a researcher specializing in advanced manufacturing, with a particular focus on cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) and robotic toolpath planning. His work sits at the intersection of solid-state deposition processes, materials science, and computational manufacturing strategies, addressing critical challenges in producing geometrically accurate, high-quality titanium components at industrial scale. Chu's most impactful contribution, "Toolpath planning for cold spray additively manufactured titanium walls and corners" (2021), has garnered 46 citations and investigates how spray trajectory decisions directly influence part geometry and porosity — a foundational concern for realizing true design freedom in CSAM. Building on this foundation, his subsequent research into continuous toolpath strategies derived from offset contours advances the field by offering systematic approaches to minimize defects, reduce residual stress, and improve mechanical properties in robotically fabricated components. Across his body of work, Chu consistently bridges the gap between theoretical toolpath algorithms and their practical manufacturing outcomes, making his research valuable to engineers and scientists working to scale additive manufacturing toward near-net-shape, complex geometries. With a growing citation record, his contributions are increasingly recognized as important references for those pushing the boundaries of robotic and cold spray additive manufacturing.