Kai Simon

Kai Simon is a Doctoral Researcher at the Materials Testing Institute (MPA) within the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC at the University of Stuttgart. His work focuses on integrative computational design and construction for architecture, particularly in advanced timber engineering solutions.

Research interests include:

• Computational design methodologies
• Cross-laminated timber (CLT) structural systems
• Mega-finger-joint technology for edge connections
• Digital fabrication in architecture
• Sustainable material testing

He is associated with the project AP 53 – Mega-Finger-Joints for Stiff CLT Edge Connections. Contact details include office location at Pfaffenwaldring 4b, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany, and phone number +49 711 685 60739.