Mohamed Gomaa

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Total Citations

102

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About

Mohamed Gomaa is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication, sustainable construction, and earthen architecture. His work centers on developing robotic 3D printing techniques for natural, low-carbon building materials, with a particular focus on Cob—a monolithic earth construction method using subsoil and organic fibers. Gomaa’s most-cited paper, “Thermal performance exploration of 3D printed cob” (2019, 69 citations), demonstrates how additive manufacturing can enhance the thermal efficiency of vernacular earthen building techniques, bridging traditional knowledge with modern computational design. In his equally influential work “Negotiated matter: a robotic exploration of craft-driven innovation” (2019, 33 citations), Gomaa redefines craft not as mere ornamentation but as a dynamic, material-driven process of negotiation between robotic precision and natural material behavior. His research has significant implications for sustainable architecture, offering a path to reduce the carbon footprint of construction while preserving cultural building practices. By integrating robotics with locally sourced materials, Gomaa is at the forefront of a movement that reimagines how we build—combining ancient wisdom with cutting-edge technology to create resilient, environmentally responsive structures.