Martin De Beer
About Martin De Beer
Martin De Beer is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in architected materials and microscale material testing. He developed a new 3D printing method during his Ph.D. studies, achieving significant advancements in printing speeds and part quality.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Martin De Beer has been employed as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020. His research focuses on architected materials and microscale material testing. He actively conceives, designs, and executes research aimed at developing novel polymer systems for stereolithography. His contributions include the development of a mathematical model and correction algorithm that enhanced the quality of continuously printed parts by over 80%. De Beer has also achieved significant advancements in 3D printing, including the fastest continuous linear printing speeds using his dual-wavelength continuous additive manufacturing method.
Education and Expertise
Martin De Beer holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2014 to 2019. His academic background also includes a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town, completed in 2014, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from the same institution, obtained in 2012. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles, which he applies in his research on microfabrication techniques and polymer systems.
Background
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Martin De Beer worked at the University of Cape Town as a Graduate Student Research Assistant from 2013 to 2014. He then continued his academic career at the University of Michigan, where he served as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2014 to 2020 and as a Visiting Scholar for six months in 2020. His diverse experiences in different research environments have contributed to his expertise in chemical engineering and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Achievements in 3D Printing
During his PhD studies, Martin De Beer developed a new method for 3D printing known as 'dual-wavelength continuous additive manufacturing.' This innovative technique led to the fastest continuous linear printing speeds recorded at that time. His research also involved the design and fabrication of microfluidic devices for single-cell metabolomic experiments, utilizing traditional microfabrication techniques. His work has significantly advanced the field of additive manufacturing and material science.