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Thomas Kohlhammer is a researcher specializing in computational design, robotic fabrication, and timber construction, with a particular focus on the intersection of digital manufacturing and architectural engineering. His work explores how robotic assembly and computational methods can transform traditional construction practices, enabling the creation of complex wooden structures that transcend conventional standardization constraints. Kohlhammer's most significant contributions include pioneering assembly- and material-aware construction methodologies for timber structures. His highly cited 2016 paper on additive robotic fabrication (21 citations) and his 2017 work on glued T-joint connections for robotic assembly (19 citations) demonstrate how combining computation with robotic fabrication opens new possibilities for structurally informed, differentiated architectural design. His research, conducted partly within Switzerland's National Research Programme "Resource Wood," underscores a commitment to sustainable building practices. His 2018 work on sequence-based methods for generating and evaluating cooperating robot-assembled spatial structures further advances the field by addressing the complex choreography required for multi-robot construction scenarios. With cumulative citations reflecting growing interest in digital fabrication within architecture and construction, Kohlhammer's research has meaningfully shaped how the field approaches precision timber assembly and computational structural design.