جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Biomimetic Design
• Digital Fabrication
• Environmental Sustainability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maria João de Oliveira is an Integrated Researcher at ISTAR-Iscte (Research Center in Information Sciences, Technologies and Architecture) and teaches Design at ISS - International Sharing School. She holds a PhD in Architecture from ISCTE-University Institute of Lisbon, specializing in Biomimetic Design and Contemporary Metropolitan Territories, along with postgraduate qualifications in Digital Architecture and pedagogical training. Her research integrates biomimetic methodologies into architectural education and practice, focusing on: Responsive shading systems and passive environmental controls Parametric design and digital fabrication workflows Sustainable material applications (e.g., cork composites) Transdisciplinary approaches linking biology, computation, and design Publications demonstrate strong emphasis on performance-based biomimetic solutions, with recurring themes of environmental simulation, adaptive structures, and computational prototyping. Notable trends include methodological frameworks for nature-inspired design (e.g., Bioshading System Design Method) and material-driven fabrication processes. She has organized international conferences/workshops including KINE[SIS]TEM and contributed to scientific committees. As a reviewer for architectural journals, she engages with emerging research in biodigital design. No awards or formal student advising relationships are documented.

Arthur LEBEEمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Civil Engineering
• Materials Science
• Structural Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arthur Lebée is a Lecturer and researcher at the Navier Laboratory (École des Ponts ParisTech - IFSTTAR - CNRS), focusing on Mechanics, Materials Science, and Civil Engineering. His work emphasizes structural modeling, scale changes, origami science, and advanced timber materials like Cross Laminated Timber (CLT). He contributes to innovative applications in formwork design, metamaterials, and sustainable construction. Research interests include: Origami-inspired metamaterials for structural applications Thick plate mechanics and homogenization theories Fire behavior and mechanical characterization of CLT panels Development of reusable inflatable formworks for complex concrete structures His recent articles highlight advancements in: Machine learning for material property prediction Gradient elasticity and strain compatibility in morphing structures High-resolution wavenumber analysis (HRWA) for material characterization Application of Bending-Gradient theory to composite plates and laminates Lebée collaborates extensively with industry and academic institutions through the Navier Laboratory, driving innovations in smart materials and sustainable construction techniques.

Manas Bhargavaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Soft robotics
• Deformable structures
• Computational design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Manas Bhargava is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria, working in the Material Molli Lab under Prof. Jérémie Palacci. Previously, he completed his PhD with Prof. Bernd Bickel, focusing on the design and control of deformable structures. His research spans several cutting-edge domains in computational design and robotics. Bhargava's work integrates principles from computer graphics, mechanical engineering, and materials science to create innovative deformable structures. His projects range from building 3D lighting displays using folded PCBs to developing musculoskeletal soft robots with laser-controlled artificial muscles. He has presented his research at prestigious venues including SIGGRAPH, Eurographics, and the Think and Drink Conference at ISTA. Bhargava has published in top-tier venues including ACM Transactions on Graphics (SIGGRAPH) and Computer Graphics Forum. His work demonstrates a strong trend toward practical computational fabrication methods that bridge digital design with physical implementation, particularly in soft robotics and interactive displays. The research shows increasing sophistication in control mechanisms and material integration across his publications. As an academic mentor, Bhargava has supervised multiple students including Chris Wernke (bachelor thesis on Dynamic Simulation and Fabrication of Origami Robots) and Yuhan Zhang (master thesis on Compatible Triangulations for Fabricating Deformable Structures). His collaborative approach is evident in co-supervision arrangements and multi-institutional projects spanning ETH Zurich and ISTA.

Ruslan Guseinovمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Computational Design
• Computer Graphics
• Digital Fabrication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ruslan Guseinov is a computational design researcher specializing in digital fabrication of curved structures and programmable matter, affiliated with IST Austria where he completed his PhD in 2020 under Bernd Bickel's supervision. His educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science, IST Austria, 2020 Guseinov's research bridges computer graphics, geometry processing, and materials engineering to develop algorithms for manufacturing complex shapes from flat materials. His work enables cost-effective glass façade design and self-actuating structures through computational geometry innovations, with applications in architecture and soft robotics. Key contributions include tension-actuated curvature methods and temporal morphing programming for programmable matter. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on computational fabrication techniques, evolving from foundational CurveUps research (2017) to advanced applications in glass engineering and programmable matter (2020), reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science, robotics, and architectural design. He has received significant recognition: Eurographics Best PhD Thesis 2021 TWIST Fellowship 2020 SIGGRAPH PhD Thesis Fast Forward 2020 No formal advising relationships or research grants are documented in available sources. His media coverage spans major outlets including ScienceDaily, phys.org, and Le Monde, highlighting real-world impact in industrial manufacturing. Guseinov operated within Bernd Bickel's research group at IST Austria, focusing on computational design and fabrication methodologies that transform theoretical concepts into practical manufacturing solutions.

Rebecca Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• DNA nanotechnology
• Advanced manufacturing
• Biomechanics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Taylor is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering, with courtesy appointments in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her research spans DNA nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and bio-inspired micro/nanosystems, focusing on integrating self-assembly with top-down microfabrication. 2013 Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (minor in Bioengineering), Stanford University 2010 MS in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University 2001 BS in Mechanical Engineering with Robotics Certificate, Princeton University Her research centers on: (1) DNA nanotechnology for molecular and cellular mechanobiology (AFOSR YIP, NIH R21), (2) bio-inspired materials using gammaPNA (NSF CAREER), and (3) biomanufacturing with DNA robotics. She also develops workforce training tools like voice assistants for skill mastery. Recent publications highlight DNA microswimmers, compliance in colloidal assemblies, and generative design for origami nanostructures. Awards include the NSF CAREER Award and Ansys Career Development Chair. She advises interdisciplinary students and leads the Microsystems and Mechanobiology Lab, collaborating with Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, and Cardiovascular Medicine teams. NSF CAREER Award Ansys Career Development Chair Lab members include postdocs (Grace Rohaley, Sarah Weintraub), Ph.D. students (Taryn Imamura, Vismaya Walawalkar), and undergraduates (Irene Yap). She teaches courses like Nanoscale Manufacturing Using Structural DNA Nanotechnology and Modern Manufacturing in Steeltown , emphasizing design and automation.

Yuliy Baryshnikovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nonlinear dynamics and control
• Applied topology
• Stochastic processes
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yuliy Baryshnikov is a Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and the Coordinated Science Lab (CSL). He holds dual roles in the College of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research spans nonlinear dynamics, applied topology, stochastic processes, robotics, and network science, with contributions to cybersecurity, healthcare technologies, and quantum computing. Education and Career: Previously served as Member of Technical Staff (2001–2005) and Department Head (2005–2011) at Bell Labs, NJ. Holds prestigious awards including the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (1992), Lady Davis Professorship (2003), and Simons Fellowship in Mathematics (2023). Research Interests: Focuses on mathematical foundations of robotics, topological methods in data analysis, control systems, and interdisciplinary applications in neuroscience and economics. Recent work includes origami-inspired robots, self-folding mechanisms, and topological robotics. Key Contributions: Pioneered methods for sensor network analysis using Euler characteristic integration, developed cyclicity analysis for medical imaging, and contributed to understanding chaotic dynamics in engineering systems. Leads MURI projects on hybrid control systems and robotics inspired by biological motion. Grants & Funding: DARPA-funded research on embodied robotics ($750K), NSF grants for topological data science, and Army Research Office MURI awards. Awards: Simons Fellow, Humboldt Fellow, and leadership in professional societies (AMS Committee on Mathematical Research Communities). Teaching: Instructs courses in probability, control systems, robotics, and real analysis at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Labs & Teams: Active in the CSL Robotics Group and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at UIUC and partner institutions like UPenn and Berkeley.

Lifeng Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Materials Modeling
• Computational Mechanics
• Micro/Nano-Mechanics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lifeng Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University. He holds a B.E. (2001) and Ph.D. (2006) in Solid Mechanics from Tsinghua University. Prior to Stony Brook, he was an Assistant Professor at Clarkson University (2011–2013) and a postdoctoral associate at MIT (2006–2011). His research focuses on materials modeling, computational mechanics, micro/nano-mechanics, 3D printing, biomaterials, and composite materials. He has published over 25 journal articles and one patent, with work featured in MIT News, NBC News, and Nature News. Research Interests include: Materials modeling and computational mechanics Mechanical behavior of polymers, thin films, and composites Bio-inspired materials and biological systems Lattice metamaterials and mechanical metamaterials 3D printing and additive manufacturing techniques He has received awards such as the National Excellent Doctoral Dissertation Award (China, 2008) and was named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (2023). His lab explores digital materials, mechanical metamaterials, biomaterials, and fiber networks. Notable projects include biomimetic composites, auxetic materials, and smart materials for robotics. Advisees include over a dozen master’s students at Stony Brook, with active collaborations in grants exploring programmable materials and energy absorption systems. His work integrates machine learning for material design and experimental validation of theoretical models.

• Cybernetics
• Computational Architecture
• Digital Twins
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Liss C. Werner is a computational design researcher at Dessau International Graduate School of Architecture , focusing on the intersection of cybernetics, architecture, and digital systems. Her work explores bio-computational reactors, digital twins for buildings, and slime mold-based architectural models. She contributes to urban planning through GIS-based tools and investigates historical cybernetic principles in design. Key Research Areas: Cybernetics, computational architecture, bio-digital integration, digital twins, and urban systems. Collaborations: Projects with scholars in Germany, Austria, and Sweden, including studies on microbial fuel cells and particle physics applications. Theoretical Contributions: Extended Gordon Pask's Conversation Theory into architectural design, proposed 'sixth ecology' frameworks, and critiqued bio-digital fantasies in design. Tools & Methods: Uses Python OpenCV, Grasshopper/Rhinoceros, Arduino-Uno, and parametric CAD environments for bio-reactor monitoring and urban optimization. Publications: 15 recent works cover topics from digital infrastructure in the Anthropocene to cybernetic feedback mechanisms in architecture, with a focus on adaptive geometries and human-machine co-evolution.

Lucio Blandiniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Lightweight Structures
• Digital Fabrication
• Adaptive Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lucio Blandini is a professor and director of the Institute for Lightweight Structures and Conceptual Design (ILEK) at the University of Stuttgart. He leads research in sustainable lightweight systems, adaptive structures, and digital fabrication, focusing on reducing environmental impact through computational design and sensor-integrated solutions. Education: PhD in Structural Engineering (University of Stuttgart, 2005) on adhesive-based glass shells. Leadership: Deputy spokesperson for CRC 1244 and Principal Investigator in the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC. His research spans Digital Fabrication , Adaptive Concrete Systems , and Complex Glass Envelopes , with recent work on functionally graded concrete, cyber-physical manufacturing, and resource-efficient structures. Publications emphasize integration of computational tools, material innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Key projects include the Kuwait International Airport Terminal 2 , Doha Exhibition and Convention Center , and Enzo Ferrari Museum , demonstrating his focus on parametric design, digital transformation, and lightweight engineering. Labs and Teams: Collaborates with the University of Stuttgart's ILEK and Cluster of Excellence IntCDC, integrating architecture, civil engineering, and materials science.

Ann Sychterzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Structural Engineering
• Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Systems
• Adaptive Structures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ann Sychterz is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department. She leads the SMARTI Lab, focusing on adaptive structures, tensegrity systems, and machine learning for civil infrastructure. Her research integrates computational design with experimental validation to create deployable systems for climate resilience. PhD, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (2018) M.A.Sc, University of Waterloo (2014) B.A.Sc, University of Waterloo (2012) Her research interests span structural dynamics, form-finding, machine learning, and adaptive infrastructure. Recent work involves MLRAM materials for tensegrity structures, origami-based coastal anchors, and sensor-actuator optimization. 2024-2025 highlights include a Visiting Professorship at University of Stuttgart and SEAOI Outstanding Young Engineer Award . Key trends across her 2023-2025 publications include: Advancements in tensegrity and origami structural modeling Integration of machine learning for damage detection Functionally graded materials for geotechnical applications Experimental validation of full-scale deployable systems Scientific recognition includes: ASCE SEI Future Leaders Award (2024) Best Paper/Poster Awards (2021-2025) NSERC and Ontario Graduate Scholarships Leadership roles in ASCE Technical Committees She advises PhD students in structural control, oversees the SMARTI Lab, and collaborates with the Beckman Institute and National Center for Supercomputing Applications. Her work addresses climate-driven infrastructure challenges through deployable, biomimetic designs.

Tiffany Chengمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Design
• Material Science
• Biomimicry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tiffany Cheng is an incoming Assistant Professor at Cornell University's Department of Design Tech . She previously led the Material Programming Research Group at the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) and Cluster of Excellence IntCDC at the University of Stuttgart from 2017 to 2024. Her work bridges computational design, biomimicry, and robotics to create transformative material systems. Research Interests focus on bio-inspired and bio-based material programming through 4D printing , self-shaping mechanisms , and environmentally responsive materials . She develops digital workflows for mass-customizing material properties and deploying structures across scales—from self-regulating facades to self-adjusting wearables . Her recent publications and projects explore hygromorphic adaptive shading , cross-sectional 4D printing , and hybrid additive fabrication of biocomposite structures. These align with her broader themes of material intelligence and passive multi-phase actuation . 2024 Falling Walls Lab Baden-Württemberg: Audience Award 2023 Materialpreis: ❤ Award 2022 3D Pioneers Challenge: Finalist 2020 Living Machines: 1st Best Paper Award She has taught courses on Architectural Biomimetics and Master's Thesis Preparation at the University of Stuttgart, and conducted workshops globally including Digital FUTURES and ACADIA . Her MULTIMESO Lab at Cornell will continue advancing integrative technologies for self-shaping systems.

• Nanofabrication
• Nanoelectronics
• Nanofluidics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chao Wang is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU), with additional affiliation as Associate Faculty in the Biodesign Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics. He joined ASU in 2015 as a Research Assistant Professor, became Assistant Professor in 2016, and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2022. His research bridges nanoscience and biotechnology, focusing on scalable nanomanufacturing, quantum optics, and liquid biopsy for biomedical, communication, and energy applications. Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Princeton University (2012) M.S. Institute of Microelectronics, Tsinghua University (2006) B.E. Electronic Engineering, Tsinghua University (2003) His research emphasizes multidisciplinary integration of nanofabrication, photonics, fluidics, and biochemistry to develop compact sensing systems. Key areas include plasmonics, nanofluidics, and biosensor design for early disease detection. Recent publications highlight advancements in metasurface optics, nanopore DNA sensing, and structural color printing. He holds 32 U.S. patents for innovations in nanobiotechnology and nanofabrication. Notable awards include the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award (2022) and NSF CAREER award (2019). He serves on ASU committees such as the Nanofab Governance Board and reviews for 34 scientific journals. His lab at ASU (https://nanobio.engineering.asu.edu/) trains graduate students and researchers in nanotechnology applications.

Bat-El Pinchasikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomimetics
• Interfacial Phenomena
• Bio-inspired Materials
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Bat-El Pinchasik is a Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering within Tel Aviv University's Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering. She leads the Pinchasik Lab, focusing on biomimetic systems and interfacial phenomena. Education: Ph.D. in Physics from Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces and University of Potsdam M.Sc. in Polymer Science from Max Planck Institute (joint program with Berlin universities) Dual B.Sc. in Materials Engineering and Physics from Technion University Research Interests: Her work bridges biomimetics, interfacial science, and materials engineering, with emphasis on: Bio-inspired robotics (e.g., insect locomotion, underwater adhesion) Wetting phenomena and droplet dynamics Nanoscale fluid interactions for fog harvesting and energy applications Publication Trends: Recent articles (2015-2022) demonstrate a strong focus on nature-inspired solutions, including microbubble-controlled robotics, insect biomechanics, and adaptive wetting surfaces. Her interdisciplinary approach combines soft matter physics, microfluidics, and biological principles. Laboratory: Directs the Pinchasik Lab specializing in bio-inspired interfacial phenomena and micro-scale robotics.

• molecular robotics
• micro robotics
• nano-engineering
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Florian 'Katzi' Katzmeier is a Research Fellow at Harvard University, working within the crisscross origami team. He completed his PhD in Physics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Research Interests: His work focuses on molecular robotics and micro robotics, addressing nano-engineering challenges through innovative hardware/software solutions. Contact: Email florian_katzmeier@dfci.harvard.edu .

• Mechanics and mechatronics
• Robotics and intelligent systems
• Nano/micro-systems
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Eiji Iwase is a Professor at the Department of Applied Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering , Waseda University , with concurrent roles at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as Senior Scientific Research Specialist (2018-2020). His research focuses on Nano/micro-systems Origami/Kirigami-based flexible electronics Self-folding mechanisms for deployable structures Thermoelectric energy harvesting Research Interests span mechanics/mechatronics integration, intelligent robotics, and materials engineering for stretchable devices. He pioneered bilayer self-folding techniques using heat-shrink films and liquid metal interconnects with reduced contact resistivity, enabling robust flexible thermoelectrics. Article Trends show consistent work on Origami/Kirigami engineering Stretchable electronics Thermoelectric generators Self-healing mechanisms Flexible photonic devices Mechanical metamaterials with interdisciplinary applications in medical devices, wearable systems, and microfluidics. Scientific Awards include Waseda Research Award (2016) MEXT Young Scientists' Prize (2015) Marubun Research Encouragement Award (2016) Micro-Nano Science & Technology Division Prize from JSME (2017) Commendation for Science and Technology by MEXT (2015) reflecting his contributions to mechanical systems and flexible electronics.