Dr. Masoud Akbarzadeh
Dr. Masoud Akbarzadeh Associate ProfessorMasoud Akbarzadeh is a designer with academic background and experience in architectural design, computation, and structural engineering. He is an Associate Professor of Architecture (tenured) focusing on Structures and...
Dr. Márton Hablicsek
Dr. Márton Hablicsek Research AssociateMárton Hablicsek is currently a tenured assistant professor of mathematics at Leiden University in the Netherlands, and a research associate at PSL. He was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Copenhagen and the...
Dr. Maximilian E. Ororbia
Dr. Maximilian E. Ororbia Postdoctoral ResearcherDr. Maximilian E. Ororbia is a postdoctoral fellow at University of Pennsylvania, Weitzman School of Design, in the Polyhedral Structures Laboratory. Max holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the Pennsylvania...
Hua Chai
Hua Chai PhD StudentHua Chai is a full-time design researcher and engineer at PSL. He holds a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture Planning and Preservation, and a Bachelor of Engineering in...
Yefan Zhi
Yefan Zhi PhD StudentYefan Zhi is a design researcher with a cross-disciplinary background. He holds a Master of Science in Design (MSD-AAD) from the Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. Before coming to UPenn, he received a Bachelor of...
Amir Motavaselian
Amir Motavaselian Research AssistantAmir Motavaselian is an architectural designer and researcher with a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from the University of Pennsylvania, Weitzman School of Design, and a Master of Architecture from the...
Not Poly
Not Poly Support StaffNot Poly is not Poly (P ≠ NP).Department of ArchitectureAdvanced Research & Innovation LabWeitzman School of Design, University of PennsylvaniaSupport Weitzman School of DesignYour contribution positively impacts our ability to educate...
Sangu
Sangu Support StaffMeet Sangu, our lab's mood-booster, who is often seen with Hua! Sangu is a fluffy bundle of joy and never fails to bring a smile to everyone's face. With his curious personality, Sangu is always up for different kinds of rub not to say a good...
Hunter
Hunter Support StaffMr. Hunter was rescued by Project MEOW in West Philadelphia and joined the support team in the spring of 2025. A spirited ranger with remarkable speed, he brings both energy and warmth to the team. “Hunter’s body is young, but his heart...
Richard Farley
Richard Farley Research AssociateRichard Farley is an architect and engineer with long-standing professional and academic experience. He is an Adjunct Professor of Architecture teaching structures and architectural physics at the University of Pennsylvania and...
Dr. Andrei Nejur
Dr. Andrei Nejur Research AssociateAndrei is a practicing architect, an educator with over 16 years of experience in architectural higher education. He holds a bachelor a masters and a PhD in Architecture and computation – (with highest distinction) from the...
Dr. Mostafa Akbari
Dr. Mostafa Akbari PhD ResearcherMostafa is a computational designer and researcher with a background in Architectural design and computation. He is currently a PhD candidate at the Polyhedral Structures Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania. He has graduated...
Teng Teng
Teng Teng PhD StudentTeng Teng is a doctoral student and research fellow at the Polyhedral Structures Laboratory, Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. He is an interdisciplinary researcher as well as an experienced architect. He holds two...
Mahsa Sadat Masalegoo
Mahsa Sadat Masalegoo Research AssistantMahsa Sadat Masalegoo is a robotic manufacturer and researcher with a background in architectural design. She is currently on track to graduate with a Master of Science in Design concentrating in Robotic and Autonomous...
Meizhu Xu
Meizhu Xu Research AssistantMeizhu Xu holds a Master of Science in Design with a concentration in Advanced Architectural Design from the University of Pennsylvania, Weitzman School of Design. With a background in architecture and a strong interest in digital...
Bobo
Bobo Support StaffMeet Bobo, Yao’s Pembroke Welsh Corgi with a heart of gold. This quiet and sweet little boy has a love for adventure, whether it's playing on the beach or frolicking in the snow. Despite his gentle demeanor, Bobo isn't afraid to hold his own...
Chicken
Chicken Support StaffChicken is an artist-in-residence and professional treat checker at Polyhedral Structures Laboratory, born on the street, fostered at SPCA, and is now funded by Teng. Each day, Chicken is tightly scheduled with multiple tasks, including...
Dr. Mohammad Bolhassani
Dr. Mohammad Bolhassani Research AssociateDr. Mohammad Bolhassani is a research associate at PSL where he was a postdoctoral research fellow since 2017. He has recently been appointed as a tenure-track assistant professor at the City Colledge New York,...
Dr. Mathias Bernhard
Dr. Mathias Bernhard Research AssociateDr. Mathias Bernhard is a Research Associate at PSL. He was a postdoctoral researcher at the Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. Before that, he was a postdoc at Digital Building Technologies, ETH Zurich....
Dr. Yao Lu
Dr. Yao Lu PhD ResearcherYao Lu is currently an Assistant Professor of Architecture at Thomas Jefferson University and a Ph.D. researcher at the Polyhedral Structures Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania. He holds an M.S. in Matter Design Computation from...
Zherui Wang
Zherui Wang PhD CandidateZherui is a designer and researcher currently conducting his doctoral work between CEBD Thermal Architecture Lab and the Polyhedral Structures Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design. His cross-disciplinary...
Yi (Simone) Yang
Yi (Simone) Yang Research AssistantSimone (Yi Yang) is a first-year student in the MArch program at the Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. Simone holds a Bachelor's degree of Arts from Pomona College, where she double majored in mathematics...
Poly
Poly Support StaffPoly is the one and only self-funded member of the Polyhedral Structures Laboratory. Barely leaving the Pennovation campus, Poly is the most diligent in the lab. However, we are still waiting for Poly's first publication.Department of...
Yuchoy
Yuchoy Support StaffMeet Yuchoy, Yao’s Maine Coon with a love for comfort and luxury. This gentle and quiet feline is a true princess, who spends her days lounging in the most comfortable spot in the house and dreaming of her next meal. While she may not have...
June
June Support StaffAt three years old, June, our long-haired fur-ball, is convinced she's human. She's part lab mascot, part male cat bouncer (Chicken, we're looking at you), and part food critic for Teng, her favorite human-cum-chef. June's ideal day? Human...
