About me

I am a computational designer and structural engineer specialized in the development of workflows for geometry generation, structural optimization, and robotic fabrication. I transform complex problems into elegant, intuitive solutions by integrating design automation, performance analysis, and real-time data from the field. I create tools and applications that link structural performance, site mapping, and on-site monitoring, enabling informed decision-making and increased productivity.

At X-Hab 3D, I lead the development of computational workflows for the design, toolpath generation, and robotic fabrication of 3D-printed concrete (3DCP) structures supporting residential, military, and research applications. I oversee the integration of digital design, field localization, and robotic fabrication to improve accuracy and efficiency across projects. My work includes contributing to full-scale construction efforts, advancing automated and data-driven design workflows, and involved in research initiatives with partners such as NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense focused on terrestrial and extraterrestrial construction.

Professional Experience

Director of Architectural Engineering,

X-Hab 3D

June 2024-Present

  • Led the development of advanced computational workflows in Rhino/Grasshopper for the design, toolpath generation, and fabrication of 3DCP walls, supporting both residential and military applications.

  • Designed, implemented, and deployed mapping and positioning software for on-site 3DCP construction.

  • Fabrication of 3DCP structures from residential to military applications.

  • Principal Investigator on NASA STTR Phase I, leading research on Lunar Construction Site Mapping using integrated Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR), Multispectral Sensor (MSS) modules, and total station localization to enable robotic construction on extraterrestrial surfaces.

  • Produced estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs in the context of the printed houses.

  • Authored and curated a comprehensive catalog of 3DCP parametric wall typologies, prototyping innovative configurations with openings for windows, doors, and electrical systems, and ensuring seamless integration into conventional construction workflows.

Computational Design Engineer, X-Hab 3D

March 2023 - May 2024

  • Authored and curated a comprehensive catalog of 3DCP parametric wall typologies, prototyping innovative configurations with openings for windows, doors, and electrical systems, and ensuring seamless integration into conventional construction workflows.

  • Engineered and encoded adaptive toolpath algorithms for complex geometries with embedded utilities, increasing precision and reducing material waste in large-scale automated printing.

Research Assistant, Additive Construction lab, Penn State University

  • Developed an optimization workflow for 3D concrete printing in Rhino/Grasshopper comprised of six

    components/plug-ins: (i) a filament generator; (ii) a generator of shapes/solutions; (iii) a toolpath generator (horizontal and curvature-based slicing); (iv) a simulator of structural performance of 3D printed concrete in both fresh and hardened state (FEA based); (v) an optimizer of overall shape based on design constraints; (vi) a GCode and Rapid (ABB) generator.

  • Successfully fabricated cross-vault designs and explored innovative 3DCP wall and enclosure solutions

  • Spearheaded the first-stage design of a 3D-printed house in a remote region, from structural analysis to substructure fabrication.

  • Conducted material characterization of cementitious mixtures through rigorous rheological and mechanical testing.

  • Led the student printing effort at the AddCon (Additive Construction Lab) and mentored students at Penn State.

Teaching Assistant, Additive Manufacturing of Concrete Structures, Penn State University

  • For four consecutive years, I taught architecture and engineering students in 3DCP and overall structural design,

    utilizing Rhino and Grasshopper. Mentored students on multidisciplinary projects encompassing architectural,

    structural, and toolpath design.

  • Guided students through the additive manufacturing process at Penn State's AddCon lab.

Structural Engineer, Betar Consultores - Lisbon, Portugal

  • Ensured structural integrity of steel moment frames and connections, designing steel portal frames and concrete foundations. Automated structural analysis calculations via VBA Excel scripting for diverse structural elements, including steel moment frames. Led rehabilitation projects involving concrete and steel structures, including inspections of high-speed tolls and collection areas.