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Dr. Anya Vollpracht is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of construction materials science and architectural robotics, whose work is redefining sustainable building refurbishment. Her primary research areas include ultra-lightweight foamed concrete (ULFC), automated facade application, and robotic deconstruction. Dr. Vollpracht’s major contributions lie in developing novel, sprayable foam concrete formulations that can be robotically applied to bare wall elements, dramatically reducing manual labor while enabling new design possibilities for energy-efficient retrofits. Her seminal 2018 paper, "Robotic application of foam concrete onto bare wall elements," has garnered 55 citations, establishing a foundational methodology for automated facade construction. In her highly cited 2017 work on robot-assisted deconstruction, she pioneered techniques for dismantling multi-layered facade systems, specifically external thermal insulation composites, addressing the critical challenge of building waste management. Her 2018 study on ULFC for automated application, with 19 citations, demonstrated that these lightweight materials could simultaneously provide thermal insulation and structural adhesion. Through this innovative fusion of material science and robotics, Dr. Vollpracht is enabling a future where building envelopes can be rapidly, sustainably, and precisely upgraded to meet stringent energy standards.