Maxine Perroni-Scharf

Maxine Perroni-Scharf is a graduate student in electrical engineering and computer science working at the intersection of fabrication, human-computer interaction, graphics, and sustainability. Her research focuses on the environmental impact of physical prototyping, with a particular emphasis on mitigating the high waste rates associated with 3D printing processes. As a MathWorks Fellow, Maxine will leverage MATLAB’s Partial Differential Equation Toolbox and the CVX optimization package to drive geometry processing and simulations, showcasing how mathematical modeling can support expressive and resource-efficient design practices. Previously, Maxine has worked on the discovery of high-performance 3D-printed microscale metamaterial structures and developed 3D-printable surfaces with view-dependent appearance. Maxine’s work could transform how we approach computational fabrication in the future through eco-friendly design practices, enabling the sustainable growth of fabrication technologies across engineering, industry, and personal use.