Zofia K. Rybkowski

Texas A&M University, Mitchell Institute

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Zofia K. Rybkowski is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication and construction engineering, with a primary focus on robotic 3D printing for large-scale building applications. Her work addresses a critical gap in additive manufacturing: the need for code-compliant, structurally viable printed components. Rybkowski’s major contributions center on understanding and optimizing interlayer bond strength—a key factor in the structural integrity of 3D-printed elements. Her most-cited paper, "Impact of robotic 3D printing process parameters on interlayer bond strength" (2022, 39 citations), systematically investigates how variables like printing speed, nozzle distance, and material temperature affect adhesion between layers, providing essential guidelines for reliable construction-scale printing. She further advanced the field with her innovative "PRINT in PRINT" strategy (2022), which introduces nested robotic fabrication using dissolvable formwork to create complex, stackable columns—a technique that expands geometric possibilities while maintaining structural performance. Rybkowski’s work is foundational for transitioning 3D printing from academic prototypes to real-world, code-compliant structures, making her a key voice in sustainable, automated construction. Her research continues to shape how we build faster, smarter, and with less waste.