Han-Mei Chen
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About
Han-Mei Chen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of advanced digital fabrication and cultural heritage, whose work redefines how we build with both cutting-edge and traditional materials. Her primary research areas include robotic 3D printing for large-scale construction and the digital reinterpretation of historical timber joinery. She made a significant impact with her 2023 study on robotic 3D printing of concrete building components for residential buildings in Saudi Arabia, which has already garnered 71 citations, demonstrating its relevance to the global push for automated, sustainable housing. Chen is also renowned for her deep dive into the Dougong joint—the iconic, anti-seismic bracket set of traditional Chinese architecture. Through two influential papers (2021 and 2024), she has pioneered the use of parametric tools and robotic fabrication techniques to reinterpret this ancient joinery, proving that millennia-old wisdom can be revitalized through modern technology. Her work not only advances construction robotics but also offers a compelling model for preserving and innovating upon intangible cultural heritage, making her a vital voice in the future of architectural design and fabrication.
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