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Benny Raphael is a leading researcher at the forefront of construction automation and digital fabrication, with a primary focus on concrete 3D printing (3DP) and the integration of artificial intelligence into building processes. His most impactful work, a comprehensive review of concrete 3D printed structural members (56 citations), has become a foundational resource for understanding the potential of 3DP to revolutionize the construction industry by enabling topological optimization and reducing reliance on conventional methods. Raphael’s contributions extend to pioneering sustainable practices, as demonstrated in his recent study on robotic 3D printing of structural slabs using polyethylene waste as filler—a novel approach that directly addresses the carbon footprint of construction. He has also co-edited the proceedings of the 38th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC, 28 citations) and authored the textbook *Construction and Building Automation*, which bridges civil engineering with mechanical, electrical, and computer science for interdisciplinary automation projects. With a career spanning early AI research to cutting-edge sustainable robotics, Raphael’s work is shaping a future where construction is smarter, greener, and more automated.