Xiaoxiao Fan

University of Minnesota, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital

Papers

Total Citations

270

H-Index

About

Xiaoxiao Fan is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, biomedical engineering, and surgical education. Her most impactful work introduces adaptive 3D printing, a closed-loop method that integrates real-time feedback control with direct ink writing to fabricate functional and biological materials directly onto moving, freeform surfaces—a breakthrough that overcomes the limitations of traditional calibrate-then-print approaches. This seminal paper has garnered 242 citations, underscoring its influence on the future of on-demand, in-situ fabrication. In parallel, Fan has made significant contributions to medical training through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of surgical simulation, tracing its technological evolution and identifying key trends in education. With 28 citations, this work provides critical insights for curriculum designers and policymakers. By bridging cutting-edge manufacturing with evidence-based pedagogy, Fan’s research not only advances the technical frontiers of 3D printing but also shapes how future surgeons are trained, demonstrating a rare ability to drive innovation from the lab bench to the operating room.