Seminar – Roberto Naboni

Shaping Materials into Architecture using Computation and Robots

Roberto Naboni will be giving a lunch hour seminar followed by a discussion as a part of the MBL 557E Material-based Computational Design in Architecture Course on 9.11.2023, Thursday, 12:30-13:30 (GMT+3).

Biography

Roberto Naboni

Associate Professor at University of Southern Denmark (SDU)

Founder and Head of Center – SDU CREATE (create-sdu.com)

Head of Programme – MSc CREATE

Roberto Naboni, (PhD. Hons, Architect) is an Associate Professor in Computational Design and Digital Fabrication at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), where he leads CREATE, the Center for Computational Research in Emergent Architectural Technology and Engineering, which he founded in 2018. At the core of Roberto’s work is the advancement of experimental projects in sustainable architecture, fostering innovative concepts through research-driven progress in design computation, construction robotics, and material innovation.

Roberto’s research portfolio includes over 80 scientific publications spanning books, journals, and conference articles. He is also a frequent speaker, with more than 50 keynotes and lectures. He has engaged in collaborations with international research centres, including ICD/ITKE Stuttgart, AAVS School, and Politecnico di Milano, where he previously co-founded and led ACTLAB. He worked on projects with various architectural firms and tech companies, including Skidmore Owings and Merrill, EMBT, Stefano Boeri Studio, ecoLogicStudio, Odico, and WASP.