Dr. Farshid Aram is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urban Planning at Urmia University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Sustainability and Urban Regeneration from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, where he focused on the Park Cooling Effect and its impact on thermal comfort. With a Master’s degree in Urban Design from the University of Art, Tehran, and a Bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering from Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Dr. Aram brings a diverse educational background to his research and teaching. His professional experience includes roles as a researcher at Arquitectura Bioclimática (ABIO) Investigation Group, urban designer and planner at Art of City Engineering (ACE) Consulting Engineers Co, and landscape designer at Hamedan Municipality. Dr. Aram has actively participated in various workshops and competitions, demonstrating his commitment to advancing sustainable urban development and design. He is a member of several academic and professional organizations, including AESOP Young Academics and the Urban Designers Society of Iran. Dr. Aram’s expertise encompasses urban design software, architectural software, and programming, making him a versatile and innovative contributor to the field of urban planning.
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🎓 Education
- Ph.D. in Sustainability and Urban Regeneration, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Madrid, Spain, Oct 2017 – Nov 2020
- Master of Urban Design, University of Art, Tehran, Iran, Sep 2013 – Jun 2015
- Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran, Sep 2009 – Aug 2013
💼 Professional Experience
- Researcher, Arquitectura Bioclimática (ABIO) Investigation Group, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 2017 – 2020
- Urban Designer and Planner, Art of City Engineering (ACE) Consulting Engineers Co, Tehran, Summer 2016 – 2017 (Part-time)
- Concept Developer and 3D Modeler, PARAMADAN Consulting Engineers Co, Tehran, 2013 – 2014 (Part-time)
- Landscape Designer and Architect, Hamedan Municipality, Hamedan, 2011 – 2012
🔧 Workshop Participation
- La Universidad Social de Vallecas (USV), Madrid, Spain, Oct 2019
- 6° Congreso Internacional Engendring, Madrid, Spain, Dec 2017
- Future City, Tehran, Iran, Feb 2017
- Architecture Dialogues, Tehran, Iran, Oct 2011
- Third International Conference on Space Structures, Tehran, Iran, May 2011
- The Second International Conference on Architecture and Structure, Tehran, Iran, May 2011
- Free Form Concrete Shell workshop, Tehran, Iran, May 2011
- First International Conference on Building Façades, Tehran, Iran, Apr 2011
💻 Computer Experience
- Urban Design Software: Space Syntax, City Engine, GIS, ENVI-met, RayMan
- Architect Software: Rhinoceros, Revit Architecture, 3Ds Max, Vray, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Lumion3D
- Programming Software: MATLAB, Python, Delphi
🏆 Competitions & Achievements
- Among top 50 innovations at “Imagine Tomorrow 2020” event, Istanbul, Turkey, 2020
- First place in the Future City workshop, Tehran, Iran, 2017
- Recognized as the Top Student at the University of Art, Tehran, Iran, 2015
🌟 Selected Extracurricular Activities
- Member of AESOP Young Academics
- Member of ABIO research group, Madrid, Spain
- Member of Urban Designers Society of Iran
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