MSc in Geoinformatics

University College Cork (UCC), Ireland | September 2025–September 2026

Developed skills in GIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing, and programming for environmental and geographical applications.

Master’s thesis: A GIS-Based Semi-Quantitative Climate Risk Assessment of Ireland’s Railway Network

Developed a spatial framework to assess flood, heatwave, and windstorm risks across Ireland’s railway network. Combined climate and environmental data with network criticality analysis to identify priority areas for adaptation, comparing baseline conditions with mid-century climate scenarios.

MSc in Urban Ecological Planning

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway

Focused on sustainable urban development, community participation, and the relationships between people, places, and the environment. Undertook collaborative fieldwork in Kochi, India.

Master’s thesis: Regenerative Tourism for Environmental Sustainability: A Case Study of Oppdal, Norway

Explored how regenerative tourism could support environmental sustainability and inform planning in a Norwegian mountain destination.

Average grade: B (4.14/5)

BSc in Architectural Engineering

Shahid Beheshti University

Built a foundation in architectural design, spatial thinking, and the built environment.

Cumulative GPA: 17.58/20

Honours and Achievements

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

TRAININGS

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

• In this summer school, we explored and discussed how to create a balance between tourism, development and preservation in the context of Arctic coastal communities. I created a very short engaging video out of this short experience which is available on my personal YouTube channel.

Summer School on Synergic Urban Infrastructure Valencia, Spain
September

• Participated in an innovative training workshops series on how to maximize the synergy 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 (Mar 2024 – Mar 2025):

– Contributed as a core group member to the EU-funded CrAFt project, supporting community collaboration around urban sustainability.
– Supported the planning and delivery of the CrAFt Think/Do Tank initiative.
– Conducted research and prepared reports documenting the initiative’s progress and alignment with New European Bauhaus values.

More about CrAFt: LINK

Project Assistant at NTNU Department of Architecture and Design (Jan 2023 – Jun 2023):

– Managed department’s social media accounts and created visual content to promote activities and engage the student community.

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

• Managed architectural design and renovation projects, coordinating schedules and budgets.
• Worked with clients to understand their requirements and develop design solutions.
• Prepared and communicated project plans, timelines, and updates throughout project delivery.

Geoinformatics: Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI, R Programming Language, FME, Python

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

Autodesk Autocad, Revit

Microsoft office

English : Professional
Norwegian båkmål: B2 – C1