Kasra Banijamali

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Kasra Banijamali is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and space exploration, with a primary focus on in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and real-time quality assurance for additive construction. His most impactful work, "LiDAR-based real-time geometrical inspection for large-scale additive manufacturing" (2024, 11 citations), introduces a novel method for non-contact, in-process monitoring that significantly enhances the precision and reliability of large-format 3D printing—a critical capability for both terrestrial infrastructure and off-world habitats. Banijamali’s forward-looking research extends to extraterrestrial construction, as demonstrated in his 2025 study on "Planetary Robotic Construction on the Moon and Mars Using Waterless Sulfur-Regolith Printing Materials," which proposes a sustainable, binder-free approach to building on other worlds using only local resources. This work addresses a fundamental challenge in space colonization: the prohibitive cost of transporting materials from Earth. By combining real-time sensing with novel material science, Banijamali is laying the groundwork for autonomous, self-correcting construction systems that could one day build lunar bases or Martian outposts. His contributions are shaping the future of both terrestrial automation and humanity’s expansion into the solar system.