CareerChronology
Qualifications, appointments and external roles in date order.
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B.Arch. (Hons), Architectural EngineeringIAUM, Iran · 2000 to 2005
Architect in practiceFour consultancies, Mashhad · 2002 to 2006
MSc, Architectural StudiesUniversiti Putra Malaysia · 2006 to 2008
Researcher and LecturerUniversiti Putra Malaysia · 2006 to 2011
PhD, Architectural StudiesUniversiti Putra Malaysia · 2008 to 2012
Academic Principal Senior LecturerLUCT, Malaysia · 2011 to 2014
ProfessorAUT · 2014 to present
Co-founder and Co-Director, RG UBE LabNew Zealand, Canada, Malaysia · 2014 to present
Programme Director, BE (Hons) Arch. Eng.AUT · 2018 to 2020
Head of Department, Built Environment Eng.AUT · 2020 to 2026
Head of School, Future EnvironmentsAUT · 2026 to present
Associate Editor, international journalsFour journals · 2021 to present
AI Reference GroupOffice of the PM’s Chief Science Advisor · 2023 to present
200020052010201520202026
Current Academic Appointments
| Period | Appointment |
|---|---|
| Jan 2026 to present Now | Head of School, School of Future Environments (Huri te Ao), Auckland University of Technology (AUT) |
| 2014 to present Now | Professor in Architecture and Built Environment Engineering, AUT (joined AUT in 2014) |
| 2025 to present Now | Member, Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies Executive Committee, AUT |
| 2021 to present Now | Associate Researcher, Centre for AI Research (CAIR), formerly the Knowledge Engineering and Discovery Research Institute (KEDRI), AUT |
| 2018 to present Now | Appointed Leading Researcher, AUT |
| 2018 to present Now | Founder and Co-Director, Architectural Engineering Lab, AUT |
| 2014 to present Now | Co-founder and Co-Director, Responsive + Green Urban Built Environment (RG UBE) Lab |
Current External, Editorial and Professional Roles
| Period | Role |
|---|---|
| 2025 to present Now | School of Future Environments Leadership Representative, Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia (AASA) and Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) |
| 2025 to present Now | National Committee Advisor (Academia), BIMinNZ |
| 2023 to present Now | Member, Artificial Intelligence Reference Group, Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor |
| 2023 to present Now | School representative, Te Kāhui Rangahau o Te Rōpū Taki Māori, research subcommittee of the DCT Māori Staff Caucus |
| 2022 to present Now | Evaluator, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE); Delegate, College of Assessors, Royal Society Te Apārangi |
| 2022 to present Now | Associate Editor, Urbanization, Sustainability and Society (Emerald, United Kingdom) |
| 2021 to present Now | Associate Editor, Journal of Housing and the Built Environment (Springer Nature, Q1) and Frontiers in Built Environment (Frontiers, Q1) |
| 2021 to present Now | Guest Editor, eight journal special issues (see Editorial Leadership) |
| 2019 to present Now | Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP No. 16415), Design and As Built, New Zealand Green Building Council |
| 2016 to present Now | Conference founder, chair and host: GDI (founder), SASBE, ANZAScA, IGLC32 (host department), DFBI, NZBERS, EMCONZ, PHINZ and NZGBC events (see Strategic Global Engagement) |
| 2015 to present Now | Academic Member (No. 24326), Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects |
| 2015 to present Now | National Board Member, BIM Education New Zealand (BENZ) |
| 2020 | Co-Leader, Future Energy Landscapes Working Group, APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Hub |
Past Appointments
| Period | Appointment |
|---|---|
| 2020 to 2026 | Head of Department, Built Environment Engineering, AUT |
| 2019 to 2020 | Executive Board Member, Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), during the preparation of ANZAScA 2020 |
| 2021 to 2023 | Associate Editor, Architectural Science Review (Taylor & Francis, Q1) |
| 2018 to 2020 | Programme Director, BE (Hons) Architectural Engineering, AUT |
| 2018 to 2020 | Industry Engagement Coordinator, BE (Hons) Architectural and Construction Engineering, AUT |
| 2011 to 2014 | Academic Principal Senior Lecturer and R&D Coordinator, Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT), Malaysia |
| 2011 to 2014 | Academic Programmes Moderator, LUCT and the Curtin University (Australia) programme delivered by LUCT |
| 2010 to 2019 | Academic Programmes Moderator, Universiti Putra Malaysia (from 2010) and Massey University (2019) |
| 2006 to 2011 | Researcher and Lecturer, Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| 2002 to 2006 | Architect in practice: Civil Organisation of the Medical University of Mashhad (2002); Arjan Tarh Architectural Consultancy (2003); The Designers Architectural Consultancy (2004); Atrium Architectural Consultancy (2004) |
Qualifications
| Degree | Field | Institution | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Architectural Studies | Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia | 2008 to 2012 |
| MSc | Architectural Studies | Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia | 2006 to 2008 |
| B.Arch. (Hons) | Architectural Engineering | IAUM, Iran | 2000 to 2005 |