A unified approach combining design and production can help us reduce waste and streamline supply chains
About the speakers
Fope Bademosi is a Circular Economy and Construction Researcher at Autodesk. Her research focuses on construction sustainability and circularity, net-zero construction, and the industrialization of construction. With more than eight years of experience in the construction industry, she is a true advocate for integrating technology to revolutionize construction processes and achieve sustainable solutions that tackle pressing global issues. Fope is also an educator who shares her knowledge and experience with others. She received her Ph.D. in Design, Construction, and Planning from the University of Florida in 2019 with a construction management concentration. She previously taught at the Wentworth Institute of Technology as an assistant professor in the Construction Management program.
Magdalena Kowalczyk is a research engineer within the Autodesk Research Industry Futures organization and is based in London, UK. For most of her career, she has worked with customers to develop innovative solutions using cutting-edge design and manufacturing technologies. Her specialties include part performance optimization through generative design, additive manufacturing technologies, and design for manufacturing and assembly, with over a decade of experience working across different industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and more. Her work seeks to apply a wealth of manufacturing expertise to the convergence of manufacturing strategy and construction demands. .