Evgueni T. Filipov

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Evgueni T. Filipov is a leading figure in the field of origami-inspired engineering, where he bridges the gap between geometric design and structural mechanics. His research focuses on creating deployable, reconfigurable, and load-carrying structures, with major contributions in origami tubes, modular systems, and metamaterials. His most cited work, "Origami tubes with reconfigurable polygonal cross-sections" (2016, 113 citations), introduced a new class of thin-sheet structures capable of transforming into diverse 3D geometries, laying the foundation for adaptive engineering solutions. He has also pioneered the use of interpretable machine learning for the inverse design of origami, as seen in his 2022 paper (15 citations), enabling efficient optimization of complex fold patterns. More recently, his 2024 paper on large-scale modular origami structures (62 citations) demonstrates the potential for civil engineering applications, such as adaptable buildings and infrastructure. Filipov’s work on stiffening multi-stable tubes (2022, 46 citations) and fluidic deployment dynamics (2024, 6 citations) further showcases his impact on creating robust, practical systems. His innovative approach to combining traditional craftsmanship with modern mechanics, as in his 2025 study on woven baskets as metamaterials, highlights his ability to draw inspiration from diverse sources. With over 250 total citations, Filipov is shaping the future of adaptive structures.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Origami tubes with reconfigurable polygonal cross-sections

   113 citations · 2016
2. 2
   Large-scale modular and uniformly thick origami-inspired adaptable and load-carrying structures

   62 citations · 2024
3. 3
   Stiffening multi-stable origami tubes by outward popping of creases

   46 citations · 2022
4. 4
   Harnessing interpretable machine learning for holistic inverse design of origami

   15 citations · 2022
5. 5
   Deployment dynamics of fluidic origami tubular structures

   6 citations · 2024
6. 6
   Reprogrammable 3D Shapes from 1D Metamaterial

   4 citations · 2024
7. 7
   Coupled Origami Tubes for Stiff Deployable Cantilevers

   4 citations · 2019
8. 8
   Corner topology makes woven baskets into stiff, yet resilient metamaterials

   3 citations · 2025
9. 9
   The deployment dynamics and multistability of tubular fluidic origami

   3 citations · 2021
10. 10
    Harnessing Interpretable Machine Learning for Holistic Inverse Design of Origami

    2 citations · 2022

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