Mehrzad Esmaeili Charkhab

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Mehrzad Esmaeili Charkhab is a researcher at the forefront of sustainable construction and robotic fabrication, whose work reimagines how buildings are assembled, disassembled, and reused. His key research areas include computational design, robotic assembly, and circular construction, with a focus on geometrically interlocking building elements that eliminate the need for adhesives or fasteners. In his most cited work, “Designing for Robotic (Dis-)Assembly” (2023), Charkhab demonstrates how dry-joint modules can be robotically assembled, disassembled, and reassembled into complex structures—dramatically reducing construction waste and carbon emissions. This pioneering approach offers a scalable path toward a circular building economy, where materials are perpetually reused rather than discarded. While his citation count is still growing, Charkhab’s contributions are already recognized as foundational in the emerging field of robotic disassembly. His research not only advances automation in construction but also provides a tangible solution to one of the industry’s most pressing environmental challenges. For students and researchers interested in the intersection of robotics, architecture, and sustainability, Charkhab’s work is a compelling blueprint for the future of building.