Behzad Modanloo

Behzad Modanloo is a Ph.D. student and Research & Teaching Assistant at the DumoLab*, Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on the potential of bio-based materials for 3D printing and sustainable architectural applications. At DumoLab*, he strives to forge a path toward a more harmonious and responsible built environment, where materials play a central role in fostering a better tomorrow.

Behzad holds a B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Mazandaran and an M.Sc. in Architectural Technology – Bionic Architecture from the University of Tehran. His master’s dissertation presented an innovative approach to sustainable building materials, employing robotic fabrication and 3D printing techniques to harness the unique properties of mycelium-based composites.

His research explores the integration of biomaterials, digital fabrication, and robotic technologies in sustainable construction, aiming to develop alternatives to conventional building materials and methods. In addition to his academic and research roles, Behzad serves as a Ph.D. representative on the Weitzman School’s Student Council, advocating for graduate student interests.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS 

• Modanloo, Behzad, Ali Ghazvinian, Mohammadreza Matini, and Elham Andaroodi. “Tilted Arch; Implementation of Additive Manufacturing and Bio-Welding of Mycelium-Based Composites.” Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) 6, no. 4 (November 30, 2021). doi:10.3390/biomimetics6040068.
• Singer, Creston A, Hajara Abdul-Karim, Kyle Printon, Nagireddy Poluri, Teng Teng, Mostafa Akbari, Behzad Modanloo, et al. “Plasticized Agarose Films: A Physicochemical, Mechanical and Thermal Study.” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 306, no. Pt 1 (May 2025): 141406. doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.141406.