EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
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M.Arch, Hospitality and Entertainment Design (2022 – Present)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Master's in Digital Architecture Technology (M.Arch) (2016 – 2019)
Faculty of Architecture
University of Pars, Tehran, Iran
Thesis Topic: Designing a commercial high-rise building with regards to exit components such as elevators and refuge floor, through computational modeling.
GPA: 17.88/20
Thesis Grade: 18.25/20
Supervisor: Dr. Matin Alaghmandan
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Bachelor of Architecture Engineering (2009 – 2014)
Faculty of Art Engineering
Islamic Azad University of Tehran – South Branch
Thesis Topic: Designing of Iran booth in Expo 2015 Milan
Supervisor: Dr. Arash Saghafi Asl
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
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University of Nevada | Las Vegas, United States (2022 – Present)
Position: Graduate Assistantship
Description: Assisting professors with various administrative tasks, Conducting various research tasks, Organizing campus events
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Klai Juba Wald Architects + Interiors | Las Vegas, United States ( Sep 2023 – Present)
Position: Internship
Description: Assisting with various architectural project developments and documentation
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Steelman Partners | Las Vegas, United States (Summer 2023)
Position: Internship
Description: Assisting with various architectural project developments and documentation
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Jive Architecture LLC | Las Vegas, United States (2023- May 2023)
Position: Internship
Description: Assisting with various architectural project developments and documentation
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Polygon Group | Tehran, Iran (2020 – 2022)
Position: CG Artist
Description: Performing 3D modeling to produce augmented reality content and advertise construction projects
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- Green Hayat | Tehran, Iran (2017 – 2021)
Position: Office Engineer Assistant
Description: Managing contract submittals, Monitoring project’s budget, Keeping accurate project records, Ensuring project’s compliance, Resolving project matter
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- Design Studio | Green Hayat, Tehran, Iran (2017 – 2021)
Position: Architect Assistant
Description: In charge of designing and supervising different parts of construction projects, quality control and monitoring different parts of civil engineering operations
RESEARCH INTERESTS
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Sustainable Design and Architecture
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Hospitality and Entertainment
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High-Rise Building
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Residential Architecture and Design
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Interior Design
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Performance-Based Design
Awards and Scholarships
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ARCC King Student Medal and Certificate (2023)
This medal is in recognition of innovation, integrity, and scholarship in architectural and/or environmental
design research.
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Recognition of SoA Faculty book and chapter authors (published during the academic year) (2023)
Trans-Atlantic Engagements by Steffen Lehmann
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AIA Las Vegas Scholarship
for the 2023-2024 academic year at University of Nevada Las Vegas (2023)
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Academic Excellence in Architectural Graduate Studies (2022)
COMPUTER SKILLS
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Rhinoceros / Grasshopper
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Autodesk Revit
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Adobe Illustrator
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Twinmotion
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Lumion
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V-Ray
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Sketchup
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Autodesk AutoCAD
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Adobe Photoshop
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Keyshot
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Thunderhead Pathfinder
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Autodesk 3Ds Max
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Final cut Pro
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
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First author of design research presentation accepted through a peer-reviewed process at hospitality education conference WFCHRIE, titled “How Interior Layout Could Be Changed in Robot-Supported Quick Service Restaurants”. This work was done under the guidance of Dr. Mehmet Erdem (College of Hospitality Administration) and Glenn Nowak(School of Architecture). (Fall of 2023)
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Presenting and providing solutions for evacuation in commercial high-rise buildings, at Milad Tower's International Conference Center
RECOMMENDERS
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Glenn Nowak,
Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, United States
Email: glenn.nowak@unlv.edu
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William Hallisky
Design Director
Steelman Partners, Las Vegas, United States
Tel: 213-448-3446
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Daniel Ortega,
Director
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, United States
Email: daniel.ortega@unlv.edu
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Phil Rocha
Project Manager
Steelman Partners, Las Vegas, United States
Tel: 305-748-3635
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
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University of Nevada Las Vegas
Course: AAE 770, AAE 660, AAE 789,AAE 790
Position: Teacher Assistant
Professor: Steffen Lehmann
VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES
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Founder and president of the International Student Organization (ISO)
at University of Nevada Las Vegas
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Member of the Honor society of PHI KAPPA PHI
HOBBIES
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Mountain Climbing
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Running
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Swimming
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Hand Sketching