M.Sc. in Urban Ecological Planning (UEP)
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway
Average grade: 4.14 / 5 : B

B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering
Shahid Beheshti University, Iran
Cumulative GPA: 17.58/20.00

Honors and Achievements:

• Graduated in the top 10% of the B.Sc. class
• Master’s thesis nominated for NTNU SOURCE Project Prize

TRAININGS

Summer School on Sustainable Tourism Development in (Arctic) Coastal Communities, Bødo, Norway

• Within the Sustainable Tourism Development course, we explored how to balance between tourism, development and preservation in Arctic coastal communities. I created a very short engaging video out of this experience which is available on my personal YouTube channel.

Summer School on Synergic Urban Infrastructure Valencia, Spain
September

• Participated in innovative training on maximizing synergies between different urban infrastructures (green, blue, housing, social, etc.)

Online Courses

• Delft / WageningenX: Co-Creating Sustainable Cities
• HarvardX: The Past, Present, and Future of Urban Life
• SDG Academy: Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience

Project Assistant at NTNU Smart Sustainable Cities:
Working on the CrAFt project (Creating Actionable Futures) (10 months)(part-time 20%)
As a Core Group Member of the CrAFt Initiative, I am contributing to planning and implementing the CrAFt Think/Do Tank event, which aims to develop a brain storming prototype for collaboration that contribute to the New Europian Bauhaus values. Alongside team members, I facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and promote innovative sustainability solutions for this purpose. Additionally, I assist in developing a general guideline for this prototype, conducting research, and preparing reports to track the initiative progress and impact. More about CrAFt: LINK

Social Coordinator: Student assistant at the department of Architecture and Design, NTNU. (6 months)

• Administered social media accounts on behalf of the department.
• Created graphical engaging contents to promote department activities and engage with the student community.

Teacher Assistant (TA): Architectural design Studio 2, Architectural design Studio 1, Environmental design control 1(Climatic Design)

Architectural Designer, Behrad Architectural office (Full-time) (Dec.2018 – Jul. 2022) :

• Managed diverse renovation and design projects, ensuring on-time completion and budget adherence.
• Maximized customer satisfaction through excellent customer service and effective communication.
• Resolved customer inquiries by providing step-by-step solutions, enhancing client relationships.
• Created and communicated project plans and deadlines to meet client expectations.

Interior Designer, contractor (Freelance)(Sep.2017 – Sep. 2018):

• Designed and managed renovation projects, including residential, office, and medical clinic spaces.
• Conducted client interactions, established contracts, and produced detailed drawings.
• Oversaw the renovation process, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget.

Awards

Elite Students Study Extension Award: Top 10% of the architectural class (2015)

ICHTAV (2016-2017): Member of ICHTAV (Iranian Committee of Historical Towns and Villages, ICOMOS) (1year)

• Participated in conferences and workshops, contributing innovative ideas for historical district development in Iran.
• Outcomes used for future policy-making by the Ministry of Tourism.

Volunteer member at Re-Store Trondheim (1 year) (rethinkrestore.no)
Assisting in managing, organizing, and distributing the second hand furnitures for usage by the new students.

Adobe creative suite: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In design, After effect, Premier

Autodesk Autocad, Revit

Microsoft office

Google sketch up

Esri Arc GIS and QGIS

Persian : Native
English : Professional
Norwegian båkmål: B2 – C1