Mariana Popescu
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Mariana Popescu is a leading researcher at the intersection of computational design, digital fabrication, and sustainable construction. Her work fundamentally reimagines how concrete structures are built, focusing on eliminating wasteful, labor-intensive formwork through innovative additive manufacturing techniques. Her most cited project, the "Robotic Knitcrete" pedestrian bridge, exemplifies this vision by integrating 3D-knitted textiles as flexible, reusable formwork for robotic shotcrete deposition. This breakthrough demonstrates how complex, materially efficient concrete shells can be fabricated with unprecedented design freedom and reduced environmental impact. With 17 citations for this landmark 2023 paper, Popescu’s contributions are already shaping the discourse in architectural robotics and digital construction. Her research not only advances fabrication technology but also provides a scalable, low-waste alternative for building infrastructure, positioning her as a key voice in the movement toward a more sustainable built environment. For students and researchers, her work offers a compelling case study in how computational design can directly inform and transform physical making.
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