Personal profile
Research interests
Marta Male-Alemany (1971) is a doctor in architecture, researcher and curator specialized in design and digital production. She is currently a Head Lecturer in Digital Production at the AUAS - HvA Faculty of Technology in Amsterdam, where she leads a specialized reserach team and robotic lab, within the Urban Technology Research Program. Marta Malé-Alemany has a wide academic experience, teaching at leading schools and universities in USA and Europe, such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), University of Pennsylvania (U.PENN), University of California (UCLA), Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), AA School of Architecture London, International Univ. School of Architecture (ESARQ-UIC) and the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC).
In both academic and professional domains, Marta’s work follows a research-oriented approach that merges design and manufacturing in an integrative manner. Her aim is to address current challenges while exploring the creative and conceptual opportunities that arise from advanced forms of production. In recent years, her academic focus has been guiding students and researchers in seeking novel material solutions and experimental building methods, involving: hands-on material research, hacking industrial CNC or robotic fabrication equipment with DIY devices, and programming software for the generation, simulation and optimization of form. This work has been internationally recognized and pushed by her alumni in other academic environments and innovative design offices.
Marta’s own professional practice specializes in applying these technologies for the production of bespoke interior designs, large-scale installations and architectural applications. Integral to her practice is to share her knowledge speaking at events, act as a consultant for other professionals and curate exhibitions on design & technology for a larger public. Her projects have been published in various design media.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, PhD in Architecture, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) - Escuela Tecnica Superior de Arquitectura Barcelona
Sept 2010 → Feb 2016
Award Date: 11 Feb 2016
Master, Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design, Columbia University
Jun 2016 → Jun 2017
Award Date: 20 Jun 1997
Bachelor, Bachelors of Architecture, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) - ETSAV
Sept 1990 → May 1996
Award Date: 31 May 1996
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Advancing circular economy in the wood industry through digital twins
Malé-Alemany, M., Jooshesh, J., Lambrechts, T. & Schoen, T., 1 Jul 2025. 42 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Professional
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Circular Wood 4.0 Workflow API: Software for design to production from availability
Jooshesh, M. (Developer), Yap, S. B. S. (Developer), Malé-Alemany, M. (Other) & Schoen, A. J. N. (Other), 30 Jan 2025Research output: Web publication or non-textual form › Software › Professional
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Circular wood for interior design - Opportunities for residual wood use, powered by Industry 4.0 technologies
Malé-Alemany, M., Schoen, T. J. N., Bors, V. T. B., Yap, S. B. S., Jooshesh, J., Bega, T., Gehring, S., Pelt, M. M. J. & Mies, J. J., 2025, Structures and Architecture: REstructure REmaterialize REthink REuse. Rinke, M. & Frier Hvejsel, M. (eds.). 1st ed. London: CRC Press, p. 663-670Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review
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CW4.0 - Opportunities for Residual Wood use, Powered by Industry 4.0 Technologies
Malé-Alemany, M. (Developer), Bors, V. T. B. (Producer), Mellas, Z. (Producer) & Schoen, A. J. N. (Developer), 11 Jul 2025Research output: Web publication or non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products › Professional
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Impact of Robotic Circular Wood Processing: lessons from the “One Plank” Challenge – using the AUAS Circular Wood KPI Framework
Schoen, T., Griffioen, S., Malé-Alemany, M. (Editor), Rodrigues, M. & Kiestra, M., 2 Jul 2025, PLATE 2025 Proceedings of the 6th Product Lifetimes and the Environment Conference. Laursen, L. N. & Hansen , A. K. (eds.). Aalborg: Aalborg Universitet, p. 747-753Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review
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Activities
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Bouw mee aan de circulaire houtketen van Rotterdam en omgeving
Malé-Alemany, M. (Participant) & Schoen, T. (Participant)
27 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ... › Professional
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Samenwerken aan een sterker Nieuw-West
Schoen, T. (Participant) & Malé-Alemany, M. (Participant)
24 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ... › Academic
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Circular Wood Flow - A second life for left-over wood using digital design and production tools
Malé-Alemany, M. (Speaker) & Mellas, Z. (Speaker)
6 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Educational
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Integraal Project - Business Case Intake Station
Schoen, T. (Other), Malé-Alemany, M. (Other), Jooshesh, J. (Other) & Bijpost, A. (Other)
1 Sept 2025 → 13 Jan 2026Activity: Educational contribution / Supervising student theses, products › Supervising student products (other) › Educational
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Integraal Project - Creating Circular Wood Start-ups - Urban Saw Mill
Schoen, T. (Other), Malé-Alemany, M. (Other), Mellas, Z. (Other) & Bijpost, A. (Other)
1 Sept 2025 → 13 Jan 2026Activity: Educational contribution / Supervising student theses, products › Supervising student products (other) › Educational
Press/Media
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Interview: Circular wood: van gebruikt hout tot nieuwe producten voor woningcorporaties
17/02/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Vastgoedonderhoudsbedrijven werken mee aan pilotproject
Schoen, T., Malé-Alemany, M. & Galli, M.
1/10/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Via parametrisch ontwerp en robotisering naar verwerking van resthout
Schoen, T., Schouten, N., Malé-Alemany, M. & Galli, M.
18/06/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
Prizes
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de FEDA Young Professional Award 2019
van Dijk, L. (Recipient), Lekkerkerker, R. (Recipient) & Malé-Alemany, M. (Recipient), 10 Oct 2019
Prize › Undetermined
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HvA Research of the Year Award 2023
Malé-Alemany, M. (Recipient), Schoen, T. (Recipient), Galli, M. (Recipient), van Battum, E. (Recipient), Mulder, M. (Recipient), Yap, S. (Recipient), Bors, V. (Recipient) & Kozhevnikova, A. (Recipient), 30 Mar 2023
Prize › Academic
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SiA RAAK Award 'Research of the year' (nomination)
Malé-Alemany, M. (Recipient), Schoen, T. (Recipient), Jooshesh, J. (Recipient), Galli, M. (Recipient) & Mellas, Z. (Recipient), 20 Nov 2025
Prize › Academic