Coralie Ming

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Coralie Ming is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of additive manufacturing and sustainable construction, whose work is redefining how we build. Her primary research areas include robotic construction, digital fabrication, and circular economy principles for the built environment. Ming’s most significant contribution is the invention of "Impact Printing," a novel additive manufacturing method introduced in her 2021 paper (13 citations). This technique aggregates malleable, discrete elements—or soft particles—through a robotic shooting process, where bonding is achieved by converting kinetic energy from impact. This breakthrough eliminates the need for traditional binders, offering a radically material-efficient approach to construction. Her subsequent 2024 work on "Circular Robotic Construction" (4 citations) extends this vision by integrating mobile robotic systems for on-site building, adapting high-payload construction machines for autonomous operation. This research directly addresses the pressing need for waste reduction and material reuse in the industry. While still early in her career, Ming’s work has already garnered attention for its potential to transform construction into a more sustainable, automated, and circular practice, marking her as a rising thought leader in robotic fabrication.