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Sebastian von Mammen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of swarm robotics, biohybrid systems, and self-organizing architectures. His work draws inspiration from the collective behaviors of social insects to reimagine how autonomous agents—both robotic and biological—can collaboratively construct complex structures, including living buildings and adaptive infrastructure. Von Mammen's most influential contribution, "Robotics for Self-Organised Construction" (2016, 31 citations), envisions a paradigm shift in architectural design driven by large swarms of locally coordinating robots. Building on this vision, his 2019 review of biohybrid robotics (28 citations) maps the technological landscape for integrating living organisms with robotic systems, establishing living buildings as a compelling frontier for the field. His Organic Computing framework for robotic swarms further demonstrates his commitment to adaptive, self-optimizing systems capable of sophisticated emergent behavior. Beyond research, von Mammen shows a notable dedication to education and public engagement. His gamification-based approach to teaching swarm robotics and the interactive simulator SkyNetz reflect his efforts to make complex computational concepts accessible to students. His exploration of braiding swarms and augmented reality plant-robot gardens underscores a creative, interdisciplinary sensibility that bridges computer science, robotics, and architectural design.