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Dr. Mengke Huo is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing and bioinspired materials, whose work bridges the gap between structural engineering and sustainable design. Her primary research focuses on additive manufacturing (3D printing) of structural materials, where she has made transformative contributions. Her landmark 2021 paper, "Additive manufacturing of structural materials," has garnered over 664 citations, establishing her as a key voice in addressing the critical trade-off between printing resolution and scalability. Dr. Huo’s work systematically explores how materials-oriented manufacturing can revolutionize industries from aerospace to biomedical engineering. She is also celebrated for her innovative approach to bioinspired composites, exemplified by her 2022 study on "Nacre-liked material with tough and post-tunable mechanical properties." This work introduces a novel class of materials that mimic natural nacre’s toughness while allowing post-fabrication tuning, offering unprecedented control over mechanical performance. Her achievements have positioned her at the forefront of next-generation manufacturing, inspiring students and researchers to rethink the limits of material design. Dr. Huo’s research not only advances fundamental science but also paves the way for scalable, high-performance structural applications.