Ebrahim Poustinchi

Kent State University, University of Kentucky

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Ebrahim Poustinchi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of architecture, digital fabrication, and human-centered design. His work focuses on developing novel interfaces that bridge the gap between physical and digital realms, particularly through robotic fabrication and augmented reality systems. Poustinchi’s major contribution is the creation of the Mixed Architectural Robotic Interface (MARI) platform, a hybrid augmented reality system that allows designers to interact with both actual robots and virtual materials simultaneously. This breakthrough enables more intuitive and flexible subtractive digital fabrication processes, as demonstrated in his most-cited paper (6 citations). His research also extends to human-based design through the Behavioral Mapping Parametric Knitter (BMPK) project, which explores how automated systems can reduce stress by improving wayfinding in built environments. By combining behavioral mapping with parametric knitting techniques, Poustinchi addresses critical issues in contemporary architecture related to human well-being. His work represents a significant step toward more responsive, user-aware architectural systems that leverage advanced digital fabrication technologies to create spaces that better serve their inhabitants.