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Serban Bodea is a researcher at the forefront of computational design, robotic fabrication, and advanced composite manufacturing in architecture and construction. His work centers on bridging digital design workflows with cutting-edge robotic production systems, with a particular emphasis on coreless filament winding — a technique he has helped elevate into a viable method for producing lightweight, materially efficient structural components at architectural scale. Bodea's most influential contributions focus on robotic coreless filament winding for construction applications, including the development of specialized impregnation end-effectors with fiber tension monitoring, enabling greater precision and quality control in automated fabrication. His 2021 papers in this domain have collectively garnered over 110 citations, reflecting strong uptake within the computational design and digital fabrication communities. Earlier work explored Design-to-Robotic-Production (D2RP) frameworks, including robotic 3D printing for performative architecture and adaptive robotic building environments that integrate sensor-actuator systems. Across his career, Bodea has championed the integration of informed material deposition, sustainability, and automation into building construction — including provocative explorations of kite-powered robotic production for affordable housing in developing regions. His research consistently positions emerging fabrication technologies as transformative tools for the future of architecture.