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Ioanna Mitropoulou is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of computational design, robotic fabrication, and advanced manufacturing. Her key research areas include nonplanar 3D printing, multi-robotic assembly, and novel material applications for architecture. Mitropoulou’s major contributions center on developing methods to unlock the design potential of robotic arms in additive manufacturing. Her highly cited work on "Nonplanar 3D Printing of Bifurcating Forms" (35 citations) introduced robotic arms to enable nonplanar path geometries, scaling up 3D printing processes and offering unprecedented control over layered configurations. Similarly, her "Print Paths Key-framing" paper (35 citations) presents a method for designing nonplanar layered print paths for single-shell surfaces, bridging the gap between digital design and physical fabrication. Mitropoulou has also advanced multi-robotic assembly for discrete shell structures, reducing the need for temporary supports, and developed fabrication-aware strip-decomposable quadrilateral meshes for woven structures and cable-net systems. Her exploration of robotically fabricated polychromatic float glass pushes the boundaries of architectural transparency. With a growing citation record and innovative contributions, Mitropoulou is shaping the future of digital fabrication and computational design.