ALIREZA BAYRAMVAND
ARCHITECTURAL AND COMPUTATIONAL DESIGNER, RESEARCHER Alirezab@umich.edu 734.757.5551
Software Modeling Rhino3D Blender Programming Grasshopper C# Python NetLogo Arduino C IEC 61131-3 Structued Text (ST) Analysis Karamba3d Honeybee/Ladybug Autodesk Forma Ansys Fusion360 Rendering Enscape Lumion Vray Graphics Adobe Creative Suite
Fabrication Automation and Control Systems Beckhoff PLC Siemens PLC Arduino Board Development Robotic Arm Proficiency Kuka ABB Universal Robots Non-Robotic Machinery CNC routing Water Jetting Laser Cutting Welding Wood Working
Education M.S. Digital and Material Technologies
2021 - 2022 Ann Arbor, USA
University of Michigan
B.Sc in Architectural engineering
2013 - 2017 Tehran, Iran
Azad Islamic University of Roudehen
Professional Experience DART Lab | Digital Architecture Research & technologies Senior Research Assistant
2022 - Present Ann Arbor, USA Tehran, Iran | Aug 2021
Multilayered Building Envelope
+ Implemented computational design and robotic 3D printing for an innovative integrated building envelope system, replacing multiple layers with single-process plastic printing for weather, vapor, and moisture barriers + Role: Robotic Additive Manufacturing Specialist and Computational Designer May 2023
ShellWall
+ Innovative 3D-printed concrete wall with optimized geometry, 72% weight reduction. Geometrically informed toolpath and variable material deposition enhance structural efficiency, minimizing environmental footprint + Role: Concrete 3D Printing Workflow Developer, PLC specialist
Marf Steel | Metal Fabrication Company
2021 Dubai, UAE
Metal Fabrication Rationalization Specialis
+Short-term collaboration as a Computational Designer, dedicated to enhancing factory efficiency through the integration of CAD advancements. + Developed nesting workflow to optimize sheet cutting files, enhancing efficiency and material utilization.
FAbtory | Robotic fabrication company
2019 - 2021 Tehran, Iran
Robotic Fabrication Specialist
Persia Khodro Boutique Opening
Tehran, Iran | Aug 2019
+Redefined graffiti on car bodies by creatively integrating industrial robots and 3D scanning for precise spray-painting, breaking new ground at the intersection of art and automation. + Role: Robot Operator and End-Effector Developer
PSCo Exhibition Pavilion
Tehran, Iran | May 2018
+ Robotically Fabricated wooden panel structure achieved through computational design of medial surfaces and pick-and-place robotic assembly + Role: Robotic Specialist and Computational Designer
The alliance |Studio of architectural research & design Computational Design Architect - Experimental Design, Rationalization & Optimization Specialist
Ayandeh Bank Multi-Functional Pavilion
2016 - 2021 Tehran, Iran Marvdasht, Iran | Mar - Apr 2019
+Prefabricated multi-functional doubly curved pavilion designed as a new entry for a historical site in Persepolis, employing innovative rationalization strategies to reduce fabrication expenses and material consumption while maintaining geometric complexity + Role: Exterior Surface Panel Design, Rationalization, Detailing + Press: https://www.archdaily.com/963277/persepolis-entrance-pavilion-thealliance
Rouhina Entrance Gate
Tehran, Iran | Jul. 2020
+ Proposal for an entrance gate to the Rouhina factory using algorithmic design of medial surfaces with Integrated Structural Considerations + Role: Computational Designer
Reseach Jan 2023 - Ongoing Ann Arbor, USA
Non-Planar Robotic 3D Concrete Printing - Branch Wall | (DART Lab)
+ Collaborated closely with material scientists to develop a 1k robotic concrete 3D printing system. Demonstrated the system’s capabilities by successfully executing non-planar 3D printing. + Role: Robotic Concrete 3D Printing Specialist, PLC programming
Jul 2022- Ongoing Ann Arbor, USA
Robotic Additive Spraying Fiber Reinforced | (DARt Lab)
+ Advanced Robotic Additive Spraying (RAS) system for fiber-reinforced concrete, overcoming 3D printing challenges and integrating material properties using a comprehensive computational design model. + Role: Robotic Additive Spraying (RAS) System Developer and Computational Designer
Grasshopper Plugin Expertise
Dec 2021- Ongoing Ann Arbor, USA
Robotic thermoplastic Extrusion | (DARt Lab)
+ Advancing building envelope technology, our research combines computational design and robotic 3D printing. This innovative approach prints in a single process, with a focus on void integration for efficient energy storage and successful full-scale 3D printing. + Role: Robotic Additive Manufacturing Specialist and Computational Designer
Elefront Kangaroo physics Millipede Honeybee/Ladybug
Hot Blade Cutting [9 Axis] | (Fabtory) + Developing an Adjustable 3-Axis Hot-Wire End-Effector for Robotic EPS Block Cutting. , enabling precision manufacturing of doubly curved and ruled surfaces + Role: End-effector Design, PLC programming
Exhibition PLASTIC ARCHITECTURE OCT 15 - NOV 21, 2021 Hallway Gallery, The Cooper Unionn, NY, USA MAR 25 - SEP 9, 2022
ON AIR: DESIGN TECHNOLOGY FOR MINIMAL SURFACES Annex Gallery, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
MAR 25 - SEP 9, 2022 ON AIR: PLASTIC ARCHITECTURE Annex Gallery, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Aug 2017-2019 Tehran , Iran
Planar Hexagonal Meshing | (The Alliance)
+ Developed an innovative agent-based algorithm for generating planar hexagonal panels on diverse surfaces, including concave, convex, and composite geometriess. + Role: Computational Designer
Medial Surface | (The Alliance)
May 2018 - Jul 2019 Tehran , Iran
+ Developed an innovative methode to generate Minimal Surfaces trough two set of introduced curved called Medial Surface. + Role: Computational Designer - Grasshopper plugin developer
Random weaving | (The Alliance)
Publication Lin, Y., Bayramvand, A., Aghaei Meibodi, M. (2023). BRANCH WALL: Developing Geometrically Informed Non-Planar Toolpath and Material Deposition for 3D Concrete Printing of Topology Optimized Load Bearing Wall.
Fellowship/Award + Inaugural Autodesk ACADIA BIPOC Student Scholarship Fund Sep 2023 + Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant Recipient Jan2022 + Taubman college of architecture, Merit-Based Scholarship Mar 2021
Professional Skills Critical Thinking Openness to Change Design Thinking Deadline Adherence Risk Assessment Results-Oriented Time Management Pressure Performance
Oct-Dec 2019 Tehran , Iran
Oct 2020 Tehran , Iran
+ Explored novel approaches in computational design to generate randomized pixel patterns for textile applications. Applied the algorithm in a manual knitting machine to weave unique fabrics from the generated patterns, exploring the convergence of computation and traditional textile techniques. + Role: Computational Designer and Textile Researcher
Teaching Universal Robots (UR 10e) and Custom End-Effector Development
Sep 2022 Ann Arbor, USA
+Instructor Conducted a comprehensive workshop at the University of Michigan’s DART lab, instructing researchers on Universal Robots (UR 10e) operation, installation, and programming. Guided participants in developing custom end-effectors and integrating robot controller IO for precise control during program execution on the UR10e.
Robotic Drawing Workshop: Computational Design and UR 10e Integration
Jan 2023 Ann Arbor, USA
+Instructor Conducted two-day robotic drawing workshop for the MS-DMT capstone class. Day one focused on computational design techniques using Grasshopper, including vector fields and discretized lines, to generate intricate patterns. On day two, participants learned to create robot programs with HAL robotic framework plugin, calibrate their tools on UR 10e, scan the canvas, and execute their robotic drawing programs.
Medial Space Workshop
Aug 2019 Tehran , Iran
+Tutor Assistant Conducted a two-week workshop exploring Alliance Studio’s medial surface research. Participants delved into minimal surface design through skeleton curve creation.