Ilerioluwa Giwa

Louisiana State University

Papers

4

Total Citations

42

H-Index

3

About

Ilerioluwa Giwa is an emerging researcher at the cutting edge of space construction technology, specializing in extraterrestrial additive manufacturing, planetary robotics, and in-situ resource utilization (ISRU). His work addresses one of humanity's most pressing challenges for deep space exploration: how to build durable, habitable structures on the Moon and Mars without relying on Earth-supplied materials. Giwa's most significant contribution lies in developing and evaluating sulfur-regolith concrete as a waterless construction medium for extraterrestrial environments — a critical innovation given the scarcity of water on planetary surfaces. His most cited paper (27 citations) rigorously evaluates 3D printed sulfur-regolith concrete performance, while subsequent work has extended these findings toward fully robotic, large-scale construction systems capable of operating autonomously in extreme space conditions. Aligned with NASA's Artemis program goals, his research provides practical pathways for establishing sustained human presence at the Lunar south pole and eventually Mars. With a growing citation record across four publications in just two years, Giwa is rapidly establishing himself as a promising voice in the field of planetary construction engineering, bridging materials science, robotics, and space architecture in ways that could meaningfully shape humanity's multiplanetary future.

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H-Index
4
Papers
42
Total Citations
11
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
3D printed sulfur-regolith concrete performance evaluation for waterless extraterrestrial robotic construction
27 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: Louisiana State University

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