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Walid Keirouz is a pioneering figure at the intersection of computer-aided design (CAD), robotics, and civil engineering. His foundational research established critical frameworks for integrating automated systems into the construction and architecture industries. Keirouz’s most cited work, "CAD and Robotics in Architecture and Construction" (1986, 9 citations), laid early groundwork for how digital design and robotic fabrication could converge to transform the built environment. He further advanced the field with "Issues in Domain Modeling of Constructed Facilities" (1988, 3 citations), co-authored with Daniel R. Rehak and Irving J. Oppenheim. This paper addressed a fundamental challenge: how to create comprehensive digital models that allow robots to perceive, understand, and navigate complex construction sites. By tackling domain modeling—the formal representation of knowledge about constructed facilities—Keirouz helped define the conceptual architecture necessary for autonomous construction robots to operate safely and effectively. His work remains a touchstone for researchers exploring the synergy between computational design, building information modeling, and robotic automation in construction.