Midori Sanchez

Dr. Midori Sanchez-Sifuentes combines academic excellence with extensive practical expertise in digital manufacturing and biomedical engineering at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Her credentials include a Master's in Materials Science and Engineering from PUCP and specialized certifications in 3D printing technologies from Stratasys and Creaform. As head of the VEO 3D Digital Manufacturing Room, she has led numerous innovative projects in medical device development and prosthetics design. Her research contributions include the development of a tuberculosis sample container and the COVOX project for COVID-19 oxygen delivery systems. Her achievements have been internationally recognized, including a Gold Medal at KIWIE 2020 for hand prosthesis design and First Place in the NASA Design Challenge. Currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Leeds, she continues to advance the field of biomedical engineering through her work in smart materials, social robotics, and digital manufacturing. Her teaching portfolio spans both Biomedical and Mechatronics Engineering faculties, where she has spent nine years developing comprehensive courses in 3D design, digital manufacturing, and bioprinting technologies.