Additive manufacturing and materials science are transforming drastically with unmatched future potential for innovation and sustainability. Both fields lay emphasis on finding and controlling materials to solve complex issues, especially in the fabrication of sustainable products to solve serious environmental issues. With more companies across the globe persisting with sustainable practices, a combination of innovative manufacturing methods and new materials becomes indispensable to achieve long-term efficiency with minimal environmental footprints.
At the forefront is Ramona Fayazfar, Director and Professor of Ontario Tech University’s Eco-Friendly Circular Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) Lab. Equally interested in both materials’ technical science and sustainable manufacturing, Ramona is building a team of researchers dedicated to creating novel circular materials and clean manufacturing processes. Her Leadership is defined by a team-oriented style with an emphasis on sustainability in her research across the board, building a culture where excellence can flourish.
ECAM’s cutting-edge research explores how additive manufacturing can be used to transform waste, recycled, and bio-based resources into high-performance materials. Ramona and her team are developing low-carbon, carbon-negative material solutions that industries ranging from construction to healthcare applications can seamlessly implement in their operations, culminating in a circular economy.
Ramona’s style is grounded in research and cross-disciplinary teamwork. In empowering her researchers to develop innovative concepts and take well-reasoned gambles, she is driving materials science and additive manufacturing forward to being more sustainable. As a dedicated researcher and mentor, her future is secure, and she is positioned to provide answers needed to face challenges ahead. With ECAM, Ramona’s work shows how combining state-of-the-art materials science and sustainable manufacturing can design a greener, more sustainable future.
Recognized by CIOLook as one of The Most Influential Leaders in Additive Manufacturing to Watch in 2025, Ramona is shaping not only the future of materials science but also preparing the next generation of researchers to drive impactful change.
