Speakers

Professor Yuchun Xu, Director of the Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Research Centre at Aston University, is a leading expert in digitalisation for sustainable manufacturing. His work focuses on life cycle optimisation, predictive maintenance, and digital twin technology, helping industries reduce costs, extend product life, and minimise carbon footprint.

At Aston University, he collaborates with industry partners across the UK and EU through major Innovate UK, Horizon Europe, and Horizon 2020 research projects. His work drives data-driven solutions for efficient, low-carbon manufacturing and life cycle cost optimisation.