Hayden
Taylor

Hayden Taylor is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where he leads the Design for Emerging and Nanoscale Manufacturing research group. The unifying objective of his research is processing technology innovation and process-aware design that enables industrial decarbonization through lower use of materials and energy.

Jochen
Mueller

Jochen Mueller is Assistant Professor in the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA. His research combines additive manufacturing, functional materials, and computational design to create architected and multifunctional structures with capabilities difficult to achieve by conventional fabrication. His work spans fundamental innovation to practical translation and is informed by industry experience.

Simone
Maccagnan

Simone Maccagnan is an innovator and entrepreneur working across advanced materials and digital manufacturing. His work focuses on additive manufacturing, robotic fabrication, and microextrusion technologies for architecture, biomedical applications, and advanced production systems. He collaborates with universities and industry partners on experimental workflows integrating materials research and sustainable manufacturing.

Umezu
Shinjiro

Shinjiro Umezu is a professor at Waseda University working at the intersection of robotics, biomedical engineering, and human–machine interfaces. His recent research focuses on wearable and soft sensors, hydrogel-based bioelectrodes for long-term physiological monitoring, and next-generation robotic systems for healthcare and assistive technologies.

Zhang
Ze

Ze Zhang received his PhD in Modern Mechanical Engineering from Waseda University - Tokyo, Japan - and is a researcher at the Next Generation Robotics Institute. His research focuses on additive manufacturing, biosignal processing, and intelligent diagnostics, with an emphasis on integrating advanced manufacturing and brain computer interface technologies for wearable sensing and intelligent systems. His recent work includes hydrogel electronic skin, EEG signal analysis, and high performance 3D printed materials and structures. 

Arif
Rochman

Arif Rochman is a researcher with over two decades of experience in polymer engineering. His work focuses on polymer materials, design, processing, and testing, as well as additive manufacturing. As a principal investigator and coordinator, he has led past projects such as MALTI3D, REO3D, and CONFORM, and continues to lead several funded projects, including VacuUM/VENTO, SPELL3D, and AMBER, some of which have already made a positive impact on both research and industry.

Maciej
Haranczyk

Maciej Haranczyk is a chemist at the IMDEA Materials Institute in Madrid, focusing on the development of novel thermoplastic-based composite materials for additive manufacturing. His work explores autonomous laboratories where AI-guided robots design, fabricate, and test materials. He addresses the challenges of unknown processing conditions in novel materials by developing machine learning methods to predict printability ahead of fabrication.

Omid
Sam Daliri

Dr Omid Sam-Daliri is a Research Fellow at University of Galway. He received PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran. He led different projects regarding composite structures in the renewable energy sectors. His main research interests are Composite Manufacturing and testing, along with Recycling and Structural Health Monitoring. He developed recycling of industrial composite wastes using additive manufacturing technology.

Elena
Casolari

Elena Casolari is a PhD candidate in Building Engineering at Politecnico di Milano under the supervision of Andrea Giovanni Mainini. Her research focuses on the valorisation of waste thermoplastics as secondary raw materials for construction products. She investigates plastic waste streams, material characterization, and design and manufacturing strategies to develop high-impact, circular solutions for the building sector.

Pouyan
Ghabezi

Dr Pouyan Ghabezi is a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Galway with expertise in composite materials, additive manufacturing, and circular economy solutions. His work develops innovative methods to convert waste polymers and end-of-life composites into functional materials and health monitoring sensors for renewable energy and engineering applications.

Giulio
Malucelli

Giulio Malucelli holds a PhD in Chemistry (University of Genoa, 1996) and an MSc in Chemical Engineering (Politecnico di Torino). He is Full Professor of Materials Science and Technology at Politecnico di Torino, Department of Applied Science and Technology. He has authored over 300 papers on polymer micro- and nanocomposites, coatings, flame retardancy and textiles, and studies structure–property relationships in polymer-based systems. 

Serena
Graziosi

Serena Graziosi is an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano. She develops design methods and computational approaches for engineering high-performance, sustainable, and human-centered solutions, with potential applications spanning transportation, medtech, consumer goods, and nuclear physics. By integrating design science, material design, digital technologies, and advanced manufacturing, she aims to establish transferable, cross-domain methodologies that innovate how products, materials, and systems are conceived, validated, and manufactured.

Andrea Detry

Andrea Detry is a researcher and entrepreneur working at the intersection of foam processing, additive manufacturing and structural lightweighting. He is co-founder and CEO of Oniro, where he develops Foam Additive Manufacturing® (FAM), a process that enables monomaterial structures with locally tunable density, stiffness and weight for industrial applications.

Marinella
Levi

Marinella Levi is a Full Professor of Materials Science and Technology at Politecnico di Milano. Her research is at the forefront of additive manufacturing (H-index of 41), specifically focusing on the design and characterization of circular polymers and composites. Her pioneering work includes the development of conductive polymer nanocomposites, 3D and 4D printing of smart stimuli-responsive materials.  She also founded and leads the +LAB at Politecnico di Milano.

Kostas
Grigoriadis

Dr Kostas Grigoriadis is a registered architect, Associate Professor, and Co-Director of Architecture MArch (ARB/RIBA Part 2) at The Bartlett, UCL. His work explores multi-material design in architecture through practice, research, and teaching. His practice, Continuum, has delivered built projects internationally and also undertakes funded design research projects. He received the RIBA President’s Award for Design and Technical Research in 2018 and is the author and editor of key publications on multi-material architecture and digital fabrication.

Roberto
Naboni

Roberto Naboni is Associate Professor in Computational Design and Digital Fabrication at the University of Southern Denmark, where he leads SDU CREATE and serves as Head of the MSc CREATE programme. He holds a PhD from Politecnico di Milano. His research focuses on computational design, digital fabrication, construction robotics, and sustainable architecture. He has authored around 100 scientific publications and leads the Danish CEBE research field on Digitalisation and Automation in Construction.

Giulia
Pelliccia

Giulia Pelliccia is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Design and Biomaterial Fabrication at SDU CREATE, University of Southern Denmark. Her work combines digital manufacturing, bio-based materials, and computational design to develop functionally graded and hygroscopically responsive systems for architecture. Her research explores programmable material behavior and digital fabrication processes, bridging fundamental material innovation and architectural application.

Matteo
Deval

Matteo Deval is a research fellow and inventor at INDEXLAB - Politecnico di Milano. His research combines human–robot interaction, Mixed Reality, and digital fabrication to develop accessible robotic workflows for low digitally literate operators. His work focuses on the real-time translation of human gestures into robotic arm actions, aiming to reduce the barriers to robotic adoption in manufacturing environments, including additive manufacturing.

Mario Covarrubias

Mario Covarrubias is an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano and Head of the Virtual Prototyping and Augmented Reality Lab, at Lecco Campus. His work explores the intersection of XR, AI, and inclusive design, developing innovative solutions for education, sports, and accessibility, with a strong focus on empowering people with disabilities through technology. 

Beatrice
Lerma

Associate Professor in Design at the Department of Architecture and Design, Politecnico di Torino, where she teaches design and materials. Her research focuses on materials culture, technologies and production processes, with attention to sustainability and sensory qualities. She explores links with local manufacturing to foster innovation and enhance regional resources and identities. She also has collaborated with MATto since 2010, including international and Horizon Europe projects. 

Doriana
Dal Palù

Doriana Dal Palù is Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design, Politecnico di Torino, where she earned her PhD in 2016. Her research explores materials innovation and technological change in design. Since 2018 she has been Project Manager of MATto, collaborating on international and Horizon Europe projects. She teaches design and materials and coordinates the Bachelor’s Degree in Design and Communication.

Zahra Cheragh Nia

Zahra Cheragh Nia is a Research Fellow at INDEXLAB – Politecnico di Milano, specializing in computational design, robotic fabrication, additive manufacturing, and immersive technologies. Her research focuses on AI-driven workflows and the integration of embedded systems, electronics, and complex computational patterns into 3D-printed components for architecture and design through advanced robotic and multi-material fabrication.

Imane
El Bakkali

Imane El Bakkali is a senior computational designer and research fellow at INDEXLAB - Politecnico di Milano. Her practice moves across discrete geometry, complex surfaces, robotic fabrication, and human-robot collaboration - developing systems where algorithmic workflows govern every stage, from geometry generation to full-scale prototype. Her projects span modular aggregation mechanisms, generative-to-built workflows, and semi-automated assembly systems for the construction industry.

Federico
Bordoni

Federico Bordoni is a senior computational designer and research affiliate at INDEXLAB – Politecnico di Milano, specialized in robotic fabrication, computational design, and additive manufacturing. His research focuses on advanced 3D printing workflows, including variable-layer and conformal printing strategies for architecture and design. By integrating AI, robotics and vision systems, he develops innovative manufacturing processes for complex geometries, customized construction systems, and large-scale architectural applications.

Mirko
Scaburri

Mirko Scaburri is a building engineer and digital manufacturing professional specialized in large-format additive manufacturing for architecture. After years of experience in structural engineering, BIM coordination, and complex construction workflows, he founded Nanoo, focusing on customized large-scale production of molds and architectural components in thermoplastic and composite materials through robotic 3D printing, CNC machining, and hybrid fabrication technologies.

Carlo
Beltracchi

Carlo Beltracchi is an architect, engineer, and PhD researcher focused on advanced manufacturing for architecture, design, and construction. At INDEXLAB, Politecnico di Milano, he works with robotics, 3D printing, AI, and blockchain-based data workflows to connect materials, automation, and digital ownership in new production scenarios for the built environment.

Pierpaolo
Ruttico

Pierpaolo Ruttico is an architect, engineer, and researcher at Politecnico di Milano, specializing in computational design, robotic fabrication, and additive manufacturing. Founder of INDEXLAB, he develops advanced digital construction systems integrating large-format 3D printing and sustainable manufacturing processes for architecture and industry.