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Paul Bishop

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C.D. Howe Research Chair in 3D Printing of Advanced Structural Alloys at Dalhousie University
📍 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Dr. Paul Bishop is the C. D. Howe Research Chair in 3D Printing and a Professor at Dalhousie University, where he also earned his PhD. His research centers on additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy for advanced structural alloys, with a focus on process optimization and transferring innovations to industry partners.

Dr. Bishop demonstrates a strong commitment to Canadian national security and industrial innovation. His recent work heavily involves collaboration with the Royal Canadian Navy to solve critical supply chain challenges for naval vessels, aiming to bolster the countrys domestic advanced manufacturing capabilities.

His research facility at Dalhousie is nationally unique, housing the only pilot-scale gas atomizer for producing custom metal powders at a Canadian university.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
C.D. Howe Research Chair in 3D Printing of Advanced Structural Alloys
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Personality Overview

How Paul shows up

Unexpressive
Overcautious
Late Adopter

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Priorities

Topics Paul cares about

Metal 3D Printing
As the C. D. Howe Research Chair in this field, his work is foundational to developing new additive manufacturing processes for complex industrial and defense components.
Defense Manufacturing
He leads a major project with the Royal Canadian Navy, using 3D printing to create on-demand replacement parts for Canada's aging submarine fleet.
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Career

Work history

3-2022
C.D. Howe Research Chair in 3D Printing of Advanced Structural Alloys
Dalhousie University
9-2001 - 6-2025
Professor
Dalhousie University
In the press

Media appearances

Media release: Dalhousie and DRDC Partner to Reinvent Naval Repair with Advanced 3D Printing Technology. Featured in Dalhousie University News (Media Release)
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Dalhousie University keep Canada's submarines mission‑ready with additive manufacturing. Featured in Metal‑AM.com
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Education
1991 - 1998
Bachelors
Dalhousie University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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