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Mauro Costa Couceiro is a Professor and Senior Researcher at ISTAR-Iscte (Research Center in Information Sciences, Technologies and Architecture), University Institute of Lisbon. His research integrates biomimetic principles, AI, XR, and robotics into architectural design, emphasizing sustainability and human-nature interaction. He leads the FCT-funded project Generative Architectural Design: Promoting Human-Biome Interaction through Traditional Approaches and Emerging Technologies and previously co-directed the Santa Cruz Research Project at the University of Coimbra, focused on UNESCO heritage preservation.
Education: PhD in Architecture (Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, 2009), Master's degrees in World History of Architecture/Urbanism and Bio-digital Architecture/Genetics, and a six-year Architecture degree from Technical University of Lisbon.
Research Interests: Biomimetic architecture, AI/XR applications in design, generative methodologies, sustainable solutions through robotics (Industry 4.0), and digital manufacturing (CAD/CAM). His work bridges biological systems with technological innovation for adaptive environments.
Publications: His recent works (2017–2024) explore biomimicry, VR/AR heritage reconstruction, and urban innovation. Trends include algorithmic modeling, sustainable material use, and cognitive extensions via technology.
Advising & Grants: Supervised 2 PhD and 17 Master’s students. Current grant leadership includes FCT projects on generative architecture. Collaborations span institutions like Hongik University, University of São Paulo, and IAAC Barcelona.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with ISTAR-Iscte’s Digital Living Spaces group, focusing on human-machine-nature interactions and computational design.
