Marwan Gharbia

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Marwan Gharbia is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and construction engineering, with a particular focus on the integration of automated and robotic technologies within the building and construction industry. His work addresses some of the most pressing challenges facing modern construction, including labor shortages, an aging skilled workforce, and persistent safety concerns on construction sites. Gharbia's most influential contribution, a 2020 systematic review on robotic technologies for on-site building construction, has garnered an impressive 214 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in this emerging field. Building on earlier groundwork laid in a 2019 review specifically examining robotic applications in concrete building construction, his research traces the evolution of construction robotics from its origins in 1980s Japan to its contemporary implementations. By synthesizing a broad body of literature, Gharbia has provided the research community with critical frameworks for understanding where automation can most effectively transform construction practice. His scholarship serves as an essential reference for engineers, architects, and policymakers exploring how robotics can modernize an industry historically resistant to technological disruption.