Zakaria Dakhli

École Centrale de Lille, Laboratoire de Mécanique, Multiphysique, Multiéchelle

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Zakaria Dakhli is a leading researcher at the intersection of construction robotics and sustainable materials, whose work is shaping the future of automated building. His primary research areas include robotic mechanical design for masonry automation, additive manufacturing in construction, and the durability of printed construction materials. Dakhli’s most influential contribution is his pioneering 2017 paper on brick-laying automation, which has garnered 67 citations and presents a comprehensive robotic system capable of autonomously constructing walls with cinder blocks—a foundational study for modern construction robotics. He has also made significant strides in material science, notably through his 2019 work on performance indicators for printed construction materials, which provides a durability-based framework essential for sustainable development. More recently, his 2021 paper introduces a novel geopolymer formulation using clay for additive manufacturing, opening new pathways for eco-friendly 3D-printed structures. With a growing citation impact and a focus on integrating technical and economic viability from the design phase, Dakhli’s research is critical for students and professionals seeking to advance automation and sustainability in the built environment.