Rene Lam

PhD Student
University of Waterloo

Rene Lam is a PhD student at the University of Waterloo currently specializing in metal additive manufacturing. Her research at the Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab (MSAM) focuses on design, modeling, process development and characterization of porous materials with an application in orthopedic implants. With a BASc in nanotechnology engineering, she applies her understanding of how micro-scale architectures can affect mechanical properties on a macro-scale. Passionate about additive manufacturing and biomedical applications, she strives to bridge the gap between engineering innovation and healthcare solutions.

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Presentation(s):

• Novel Approach in Design of Multi-Scale Porous Metamaterials Using Laser Powder Bed Fusion

  Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  3:10 PM - 3:40 PM East Coast USA Time