Mina Konaković Luković
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
About Professor Mina Konaković Luković
Mina Konaković Luković is an Assistant Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an institution globally recognized for engineering excellence and technological innovation. Within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), she contributes to an academic environment defined by rigorous standards and cross-disciplinary collaboration. As a principal investigator at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), her work benefits from MIT’s unparalleled resources and legacy of pioneering discovery. The EECS department remains a premier global leader, fostering a research ecosystem where theoretical advancements meet practical applications, ensuring that faculty and students remain at the forefront of the digital and physical revolution.
🧬Research Focus
Her research focuses on the intersection of computational design, computer graphics, and 3D geometry processing, with a specific emphasis on computational fabrication and architectural geometry. By developing sophisticated algorithms, Professor Konaković Luković bridges the gap between digital models and physical structures. Her work explores the design of smart materials, auxetic shells, and multi-material systems that adapt to their environments. These innovations have significant real-world applications in deployable architecture and automated experiment design. By leveraging advanced geometry and machine learning, her research enables the creation of complex, high-performance physical systems, pushing the boundaries of how we conceive and manufacture the built world.
🎓Student Fit & Career
Prospective graduate research students who thrive in the Algorithmic Design Group typically possess a strong foundation in mathematics, computer science, and engineering. Ideal PhD students are those passionate about the synergy between algorithmic coding and physical making, demonstrating curiosity for how geometry influences material behavior. Professor Konaković Luković provides academic mentorship that encourages interdisciplinary thinking and creative problem-solving. Students working in this high-impact research area are well-prepared for diverse career paths, including leadership roles in advanced manufacturing, architectural technology, and top-tier academia. This environment is perfect for individuals eager to develop computational tools that directly shape the physical systems of the future.
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Bring a portfolio of fabrication/geometry work (photos, small videos). Expect questions about manufacturability and how your algorithms link to physical constraints — tell one clear story.
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