Engineering in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry

Richard Yuxiong Su is a Clinical Professor and Chief of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong. With a career dedicated to advancing the fields of oral and maxillofacial oncology and reconstructive surgery, he has established himself as one of the global authorities in his specialty. His research interest includes computer-assisted surgery, 3D printing and artificial intelligence in head and neck surgery and reconstruction. He has published over 160 manuscripts in peer-reviewed international journals and is the inventor of eight patents, including three US and EU patents and five China patents. His innovative work has been supported by ten peer-reviewed external research grants as the principal investigator, reflecting the impact and relevance of his research. He has been ranked by Clarivate Analytics in the top 1% researcher worldwide by citations in 2021-2025.

Jane Jingya Pu is a Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Hong Kong and a fellow of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Master of Dental Surgery with Distinction in OMFS from HKU, after which she underwent the AO fellowship for reconstructive surgery in R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in USA. Her clinical and research efforts are centered on integrating innovative technologies into clinical care. She leads multiple clinical trials focused on jaw reconstruction, oral oncology, computer-assisted surgery, and medical 3D printing, aiming to enhance surgical techniques and improve patient outcomes through translational research. Her work not only advances surgical methodologies but also contributes significantly to the academic understanding of surgical practices in OMFS, positioning her as a promising clinician scientist in the field.

Ankit Nayak is an Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) in the School of Advanced Engineering at UPES, Dehradun, and an Honorary Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The University of Hong Kong. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering as a Gold Medalist (CPI 10.0) from PDPM Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur. His research focuses on robotics, additive manufacturing, and artificial intelligence-driven, patient-specific implant design for jaw reconstruction. He actively integrates advanced engineering tools into clinical and translational research, with an emphasis on computer-assisted surgery. He serves as a reviewer for leading international journals and contributes to academic and professional activities as a member of technical societies and clubs.