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Martin Leary is a prolific materials and biomedical engineering researcher whose work spans smart materials, additive manufacturing (AM), and surgical robotics. He is perhaps best known for his landmark 2013 review of shape memory alloys — a field-defining paper that has accumulated nearly 4,000 citations, cementing his reputation as an authority on advanced functional materials. His research has since evolved to sit at the intersection of Industry 4.0 and AM, exploring how data-driven manufacturing systems are transforming production paradigms, as reflected in his 2022 industry review. A particular strength of Leary's portfolio lies in translating additive manufacturing into clinical applications. His work on titanium implant design, directed energy deposition, and polymer composite printing demonstrates a rigorous, multiscale approach to AM — from mechanical characterization to real-world implantation. Most strikingly, his recent research integrates surgical robotics with patient-specific, 3D-printed orthopaedic implants for bone tumour resection, validated in large animal models — a genuinely pioneering clinical frontier. For students and researchers in biomedical engineering or advanced manufacturing, Leary's body of work offers a rare and compelling bridge between fundamental materials science and life-changing surgical innovation.