Dr. Masoud Akbarzadeh Assistant ProfessorMasoud Akbarzadeh is a designer with academic background and experience in architectural design, computation, and structural engineering. He is an Assistant Professor of Architecture focusing on Structures and Advanced...

 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Salma Mozaffari Research AssociateDr. Salma Mozaffari is currently a research associate at PSL. She received her Ph.D. degree from the Institute of Structural Engineering at ETH Zurich and co-advised by Dr. Akbarzadeh at PSL. Her doctoral research focuses on...

 Dr. Hao Zheng Research AssociateDr. Hao Zheng currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong. He graduated from the Ph.D. program at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in...

 Mostafa Akbari PhD CandidateMostafa 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 from...

 Yao Lu PhD StudentYao is currently a Ph.D. student at the Polyhedral Structures Laboratory, Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. He is a design researcher with a great interest in generative design, robotic fabrication, 3D printing, and...

 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...

 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...

 Zherui Wang PhD StudentZherui 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...

 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...

 Mariana Righi Research AssistantMariana Righi is an Argentinian architect involved in the practice, academia, and research. Before joining the PSL, Mariana was a research and teaching assistant at the Autonomous Manufacturing Lab at the University of...

 Michael Ting Research AssistantMichael is a designer with an interest in structural form-finding and compassionate architecture. He received his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2020 and is on...

 Rongxuan (Roxanne) Zhou Research AssistantRongxuan (Roxanne) Zhou is currently a first-year Master of Architecture student at the Weitzman School of Design. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction from the University of Pennsylvania with a major in...

 Liam Lasting Research AssistantLiam Lasting is an architectural designer and recent Masters of Architecture graduate from the University of Pennsylvania’s Weitzman School of Design. Originally from Southern California, he holds a bachelor’s degree in...

 Yiliang Shao Research AssistantYiliang is an architectural designer currently working for SOM, Chicago. He holds a post-professional Master’s degree from the Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. He has a strong interest in computational design,...

 Wenxi Chen Research AssistantWenxi Chen is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Design. In addition to being a research assistant at PSL, Wenxi is passionate about using human-centered...

 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...

 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...

 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...

 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...

 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...

 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...