Since 2006, Dr. Liacouras has applied additive manufacturing techniques to medical applications and implant designs. He routinely designs and supervises the creation of custom implants, surgical guides, and personalized prosthetic attachments for the Department of Defense. As the Director of Services, Dr. Liacouras has successfully expanded the center’s capabilities, increased efficiency, improved quality control, lowered hospital costs, improved training and education of 3D digital applications, and increased accessibility of the center’s resources to all DOD and VA medical facilities. Dr. Liacouras holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Mathematics from James Madison University and a Master of Science, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy, in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University. He holds several appointments and is a member and active participant in many professional organizations. He has been recognized by AMUG with the Distinguished Innovator Operators Award (DINO) in additive manufacturing and by SME with the Additive Manufacturing Industrial Achievement Award. He lives in North Potomac, MD with his beautiful wife and three sons.