Yunyan Li
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Dr. Yunyan Li is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication and sustainable construction, with a core focus on robotic 3D printing, clay formwork technology, and low-carbon building methods. Her most cited work, “Leveraging clay formwork 3D printing for reinforced concrete construction” (2024, 4 citations), introduces a transformative approach that combines robotic clay formwork three-dimensional printing with incremental concrete casting. This method precisely controls concrete’s hydrostatic pressure, enabling the production of building-scale structures while eliminating the need for traditional, carbon-intensive formwork materials like concrete and polymer. Notably, the clay formwork is self-demolding, dramatically reducing waste and embodied carbon. Dr. Li’s contributions are reshaping how we think about material efficiency and automation in construction, offering a scalable path toward greener infrastructure. Her work has quickly garnered attention for its practical implications in reducing the construction industry’s environmental footprint, positioning her as an emerging leader in sustainable digital manufacturing.
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