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Alexander Htet Kyaw is an emerging researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction, mixed reality, and robotic fabrication, with a focus on making design and manufacturing more intuitive and accessible. His work explores how cutting-edge technologies—including gesture recognition, mixed reality interfaces, and generative AI—can transform the way humans collaborate with machines in complex fabrication and assembly processes. Kyaw's most recognized contribution, garnering 14 citations, introduces a gesture-based mixed reality system that enabled real-time human-machine collaboration during the construction of the Unlog Tower, eliminating the need for traditional two-dimensional drawings in architectural assembly. Building on this foundation, his research has expanded toward natural language-driven fabrication pipelines, where spoken instructions are translated directly into physical objects through 3D generative AI and discrete robotic assembly—dramatically lowering barriers for non-expert users. His broader body of work critically examines the practical challenges of bridging digital generative outputs with physical fabrication constraints, sustainability considerations, and accessibility. Though early in his career, Kyaw's research signals a meaningful shift toward democratizing design and manufacturing, positioning him as a promising voice in the future of human-robot collaborative construction.