Andrey Machnev received his Ph.D. degree from Tel Aviv University, Israel. Andrey's research focuses on electromagnetic wave interactions with structured media, bridging radiophysics and nanophotonics. His work applies concepts from antenna theory to optical systems, exploring scattering, resonance, and wave coupling across the electromagnetic spectrum. He has also studied optomechanical phenomena in optical tweezers and photonic crystal fibers. At present, he is a Research Scientist at Indiana University, Bloomington in the Fibers and Additive Manufacturing Enabled Systems (FAMES) Laboratory. His research bridges additive manufacturing and fiber fabrication, transforming optical fibers from simple waveguides into integrated functional materials.