Francis A. Bitonti is an architect and designer based in New York. Francis holds a Masters of Architecture from Pratt  Institute and a BFA from Long Island University in Digital Media. Francis is the founding Principal of FADstudio, founded in 2007. FADstudio is dedicated to the research and application new technologies specifically robotics, smart materials, and interactive environments. Francis's work with FADstudio has been exhibited and published internationally. In addition to his work with FADstudio Francis has been a visiting instructor at Pratt Institute in Graduate Architecture and Urban Design (GAUD) and at the New York City College of Technology. Francis is currently a Visiting Instructor at Pratt in Undergraduate Architecture