Ph.D. Candidate
Gal is a researcher specializing in the development of living building materials and engineered living systems for sustainable construction. Her research focuses on designing and prototyping photosynthetic living materials capable of active, long-term carbon fixation. By integrating microorganisms within biomaterial matrices, she aims to create self-sustaining architectural systems that contribute to carbon sequestration while maintaining structural integrity.She works on developing advanced additive manufacturing workflows and 3D printing methods to fabricate these hybrid living systems, exploring their potential to transform conventional building practices and support climate-responsive design strategies.
Gal holds a Master’s degree from the Architectural Association in London, where she graduated with honors for her diploma project and was nominated for the EUmies Awards Young Talent Architecture 2025. She also received a distinction for her final project in her undergraduate degree (BA(Hons)). During her studies, she developed a strong interest in developing alternative approaches to architectural manufacturing and innovative material systems. Her academic background further integrates work on environmental monitoring through remote sensing and satellite data to address large-scale anthropogenic challenges.
