Pouyan Ghabezi earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering specialising in manufacturing and production from the University of Tehran, Iran, in 2017. His doctoral research focused on experimental–numerical modelling to assess the strength of nano-composite adhesive joints. Subsequently, in 2019, he commenced his postdoctoral research at the University of Galway, concentrating on the degradation of composites as part of the Decay Project (Icomp-funded). Dr. Pouyan Ghabezi, currently an assistant professor/lecturer above the bar in mechanical engineering at the University of Galway (2023), recently finished a three-year MSCA project called 3DRecComp. This Enterprise Ireland-funded project, which started in 2020, centred on the development and recycling of waste polymers and composites for the 3D printing of composite materials. The University of Galway served as the project's host. Pouyan is a supervisor in the DTIF project MI-DRONE, addressing consumer demand for efficient last-mile delivery. He is also collaborating on an ESA-funded project focused on developing a selective metallization technique for 3D-printed RF components. Pouyan’s main research interests are designing and developing advanced manufacturing systems and methods in composite materials, such as additive manufacturing. He has collaborated with a wide range of universities, research centres, and industries in Ireland and overseas.