Weiwei Deng

Southern University of Science and Technology

Papers

Total Citations

214

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About

Weiwei Deng is a pioneering researcher in advanced manufacturing, whose work centers on multimaterial 3D printing and digital light processing (DLP) technologies. His most-cited paper, "Centrifugal multimaterial 3D printing of multifunctional heterogeneous objects" (2022, 214 citations), addresses a critical challenge in additive manufacturing: the precise arrangement of voxels with distinct properties and functions within a single object. By introducing a centrifugal method to DLP-based printing, Deng enables the seamless integration of multiple materials—such as rigid, flexible, or conductive substances—into high-resolution, fast-produced heterogeneous structures. This breakthrough has significant implications for creating customized electronics, biomedical devices, and soft robotics, where spatial control of material properties is essential. With over 200 citations in just a few years, his work has quickly become a cornerstone in the field, inspiring further innovations in multifunctional fabrication. Deng’s contributions not only push the boundaries of 3D printing capabilities but also offer practical pathways for manufacturing next-generation smart objects. His research continues to shape how we think about material complexity and functional integration in additive manufacturing.