Dr. Laia Mogas Soldevila

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laia Mogas-Soldevila is a licensed Architect and Assistant Professor in Graduate Architecture, Director of the DumoLab Research at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. Since 2022, she has been a faculty member in the Materials Science and Engineering graduate group at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Her research pioneers the field of 'biomaterial architectures,' focusing on sustainable material practices in science, engineering, and design. Over the past ten years, she has taught at various prestigious institutions including UPC, MIT, Cornell, and Penn. Laia's work involves creating architectural applications using innovative bio-composite materials derived from protein, polysaccharide binders, and natural fibers. DumoLab develops sustainable construction solutions that can replace traditional materials while conducting environmental remediation. She holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Tufts University and has received multiple grants for her research, including the Johnson & Johnson Foundation Woman STEM2D Scholar Award. Her contributions have been showcased at significant exhibitions, including Milan and London's Design Weeks.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and research in graduate architecture with a focus on biomaterials.

Director

2022-01-01 — Present

DumoLab Research (DLR) • Philadelphia, PA

Leading research initiatives in sustainable construction materials.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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