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Dylan Wood is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of computational design, advanced fabrication, and robotic construction, with a particular focus on material-driven architecture and autonomous building systems. His most celebrated work centers on 4D-printed hygromorphic structures — materials that move and self-shape in response to environmental moisture without external energy input, drawing inspiration from hygroscopic plant behavior. His 2021 paper on sequential motion programming in hygromorphs has garnered 48 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in programmable matter and bio-inspired design. Wood has also made significant contributions to large-scale self-shaping biocomposite structures, combining fused granular fabrication with wood actuators to produce architecturally viable, energy-efficient forms. Parallel to this material research, he has advanced the field of distributed robotic timber construction, developing collaborative, in situ robotic systems that harness the natural elasticity of timber as a design and assembly driver — work reflected across multiple publications accumulating dozens of citations. Together, these research threads position Wood as a distinctive figure bridging digital fabrication, material intelligence, and autonomous construction toward a more sustainable architectural future.