Chady Ghnatios

Notre Dame University – Louaize, University of North Florida

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Chady Ghnatios is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and medical robotics, whose work spans the transformative fields of composite materials and surgical innovation. His primary contributions lie in the development and optimization of continuous fiber-reinforced composites produced via robotic 3D printing, where he has fundamentally advanced the understanding of material consolidation and warping behavior. His highly cited 2022 study on "Warping estimation of continuous fiber-reinforced composites made by robotic 3D printing" (35 citations) established critical predictive models for dimensional accuracy in additive manufacturing of high-performance thermoplastics, directly impacting the production of lightweight, strong components for aerospace and automotive applications. Complementing this, his 2024 numerical and experimental work on consolidation processes (4 citations) provides essential validation for industrial-scale production. Demonstrating remarkable interdisciplinary breadth, Ghnatios has also made significant contributions to medical robotics, co-authoring a major 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis on robotic surgery for kidney stones (5 citations) on behalf of the EAU and YAU endourology sections. This work synthesizes global evidence on surgical outcomes, positioning him as a key figure bridging engineering precision with clinical application. His research portfolio exemplifies how computational modeling and experimental validation can drive innovation from the factory floor to the operating room, making him a vital voice in the future of robotic-assisted technologies.