Reza Moini

Reza Moini is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University, leading the Architected Materials and Additive Manufacturing (AM²) Lab. His work bridges bio-inspired material design, robotics, and sustainable infrastructure.

• Education
  • BS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Qom University, Iran (2009)
  • MS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin (2015)
  • PhD, Civil Engineering, Purdue University (2020)

Research focuses on bio-inspired architected materials, autonomous robotic manufacturing, and rheology-stability in 3D-printed colloidal systems. The AM² Lab develops damage-resilient materials for civil and renewable energy applications through computational mechanics, fracture analysis, and advanced fabrication techniques.

Recent publications highlight innovations in nacre-like composites, Bouligand architectures, and bio-inspired concrete, leveraging robotics to enhance mechanical and functional properties. Key themes include fracture mechanics, additive manufacturing, and sustainable material design.

The lab collaborates with Davidson and Datta Labs on functional water-absorbing concrete via the Schmidt Transformative Technology Fund, emphasizing climate-resilient infrastructure.

The AM² Lab integrates experiments, simulations, and theory to pioneer autonomous manufacturing pathways, aiming to revolutionize construction materials with toughness, ductility, and environmental adaptability.