Tamar Nix, a Ph.D. candidate and textile specialist at the MTRL lab, is at the forefront of advancing computational 3D crochet technology. With an M.Sc. in industrial design from the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology and a B.Des. in textile design from Shenkar College of Engineering, Design, and Art, Tamar brings a wealth of industry experience. Her work prominently featured in exhibitions and recognized with various design and innovation awards.

In her current Ph.D. pursuits at the MTRL lab, Tamar is dedicated to propelling traditional crochet craftsmanship into the realm of robotic fabrication. Her research centres on the production of 3D fabrics using an additive manufacturing approach. The craft of crocheting, with its unique ability to form intricate geometrical structures from a single yarn, holds significant promise for architectural, technical, and medical applications. Tamar’s work signifies a transformative shift, positioning crochet not merely as a manual craft but as an innovative facet of robotic fabrication.