Curriculum Vitae - Hossein Saedi - 2018

Hossein Saedi

Contact Information: Cell phone: +1 (919) 980 - 8920 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Education . Ph.D. in Design, North Carolina State University (NC State), Aug. 2018 - Present . Master in Landscape Architecture (MLA): North Carolina State University, May 2018 . Ph.D. Candidate in Architecture: University of , (Official Paperwork Remains) . Master in Architecture (M.S. Arch): Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU), Jan. 2013, thesis approved with excellent degree . Bachelor in Architecture (B.S. Arch): Tehran University of Art, Sept. 2010, thesis approved with excellent degree

Honors and Awards . Nominee, Landscape Architecture Foundation Olmsted Scholars Program, North Carolina State University, Department of Landscape Architecture, Spring 2018 . Ranked 1st among the students of Ph.D. in Architecture, Entry of Fall 2014, . Ranked 4th in National University Entrance Exam & Interview in “Ph.D. in Architecture”, Sept. 2014 . Awarded admission to “National Foundation of Elites”, Sept. 2012 . Honored as “Exceptional Talent” by Ministry of Science, Research & Technology, holding the title of “Top Student” in the Bachelors of Art studies in Architecture, Sept. 2010 . Appreciated in the “Ceremony of Research Week”, based on thesis project, Feb. 2010 . Ranked 3rd among the students of B.S. Arch Fall 2005 - Spring 2009, Tehran University of Art, Sept. 2009 . Chosen as the “Elite Student” among all the students enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Tehran University of Art, Sept. 2008 . Ranked 2nd in Iran National University Entrance Exam in “Foreign Language Category”, Sept. 2005

Publication & Research: . Saedi, H. & Boone, K.M (Mar 2018), Virtual Reality and Student Understanding of the Third Dimension in the Landscape Architecture, 2018 Annual Conference of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, March 21–24, 2018, (ID:289) . Hamedani Golshan, H. & Saedi, H. (Feb 2017), Nanotechnology and Green Building; The Effect of Nanotechnologies on Optimal Use of Environmental Resources in Building, Payam e Mohandes Magazine, No.69 . Saedi, H. (Oct. 2014), Tehran azadi tower-museum: utilization of opportunities in forming lively and vibrant pedestrian spaces, Arcitecture & Construction Magazine . Saedi, H. (Dec. 2013), Tehran Azadi Tower: Utilization of Opportunities in Forming Lively and Vibrant Pedestrian Spaces, presented & published, International Conference on Civil Engineering, Architecture & Urban Sustainable Development Proceedings . Saedi, H. (under revision), Influence of religion on spontaneous cityscape formation in Iranian cities. Armanshahr Journal . Saedi, H. (Aug. 2013), Natural Noise Barrier`s Role in Improving Students Learning Ability – with Concentration on Middle-School Students, accepted, Andisheh Shahrsazi Journal . Saedi, H. (May 2013), The Effects of Noise Pollution on Middle-School Students Learning Ability, accepted and waiting to be published, Andisheh Shahrsazi Journal . Saedi, H. (Dec. 2012 ), The Effects of School Gardens on Students` Violence – with Concentration on Elementary School Students, Tehran Planning & Research Center . Saedi, H. (June 2012), Extraction of Architectural Criteria and Indicators and Determination of Each Weight in Estimation of Damages Caused by Natural Disasters, Tehran Planning & Research Center

Curriculum Vitae - Hossein Saedi - 2018

Translation (English to Farsi): . The Research Method in Landscape Architecture, M. Elen Deming, May 2015 . Architectural Acoustics Illustrated, Michael Ermann, Feb. 2015 . Green Building Illustrated, Frank Ching, Ian M. Shapiro, April. 2014 . Mental Health - Handbook of Environmental Psychology: o Chapter 32, Arline L. Bronzaft, “Noise Pollution: A Hazard to Physical and Mental Well-Being” o Chapter 24, Kalevi Korpela, “Children`s Environment” o Chapter 7, Allan W. Wicker, “Ecological Psychology: Historical Contexts, Current Conception, Prospective Directions” o Chapter 4, Enric Pol, “Environmental Management: A Perspective from Environmental Psychology” . Barry Hartley Slater, “Aesthetics”, Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Jan. 2003

Selected Teaching Experience . Graduate Teaching Assistant, North Carolina State University, August 2017 _ Present . Professor, Climatic Architecture, University of Art, Spring 2016 . Professor, Environmental Psychology, University of Art, Spring 2016 . Professor, Building Management System, Professional Course, Iranian Architecture Center, Spring 2016 . Professor, Climatic Architecture, University of Art, Spring & Fall 2015 . Several teaching assistants in undergraduate and graduate level 2005-2013

Selected Work Experience Architecture & Landscape Architecture Experience: . “Vice President & Leading Architect,” Beh-Asa Co., 2015-2017 . “Senior Advisor,” Naghsh Paydar Consulting Engineers Co., 2015- Present . “Research Scholar,” Tehran Planning & Research Center, 2012 - 2016 . “Principal & Manager of the Department of Architecture,” Idehpardazan Parsian Noandish Corporation , 2010-2014

Graphic Design Experience: . “Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant,” University Recreation Center at NC State, Apr. 2017 - Present . “Lead Graphic Designer,” Idehpardazan Parsian Noandish Corporation , 2008-2010 . “Graphic Designer,” Idehpardazan Parsian Noandish Corporation , 2007-2008 . “Graphic Designer Intern,” Idehpardazan Parsian Noandish Corporation , 2006-2007

Certificates, Workshops and Conferences: . Social Economic Environmental Design “SEED” Network Certified, Public Design Interest, Dec 2017 . “Licensed Architect” , City of Tehran, since Nov. 2016 . “Architectural Revit” Certification, Tehran Institute of Technology, Apr. 2013 . “Autodesk - V-Ray” Certification, Tehran Institute of Technology, Apr. 2013 . “Entrepreneurship” Certification, Labor & Social Security Institute, Feb. 2012 & June 2009 . KNX certified – (the Worldwide Protocol for Home and Building Management System) –Dec. 2010 (for more info: www.knx.org) . Seminar & Workshop on Spatial Structure, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman in collaboration with Surrey University of England, Head Lecturer: Professor Hoshyar Nooshin, 18 -30 Apr. 2009. . “2nd National Conference of Urban Landscape,” Imam Khomeini International University, Nov. 2009 . “7th Conference of City and Urban Image,” Imam Khomeini International University, Nov. 2009

. Software Expertise: Adobe: Autodesk: . Adobe InDesign . Autodesk - AutoCAD . Adobe Photoshop . Autodesk – 3D Studio Max . Adobe Image Ready . Autodesk - Revit Architecture . Adobe Premiere . Autodesk - V-Ray . Adobe Illustrator

Curriculum Vitae - Hossein Saedi - 2018

Other Groups: Virtual Reality (VR) Platforms: . Lumian . Maya . ArcGIS . Unity . CorelDraw . Unreal . Rhinoceros . SketchFab . Microsoft Office . Prospect . . ForTen (tensile structure modeler) Insite VR . Kubity . Formian (space-frame structure modeler) . Google Story Sphere . Grasshopper(algorithmic modeling for Rhino) . Z-Print (software compatible with 3D printers) . IES Light Maker (plug-in uses in making IES lights) . ETS Software (software uses in B.M.S field based on KNX protocol)(for more info: www.knx.org)

Selected Design Competitions . “United Colors of Benetton Central office in Tehran”, United Colors of Benetton Company, Mar. 2009 . “Memorial of Martyrs of Iran’s Passenger Plane” , Foundation of Effects Protection and Publication Value of Holy Defense, Sept. 2008 . “Adrian the Great Religious and Cultural Complex ”, Zoroastrian Community of Tehran, Sept. 2007

Membership: . Official Member of “Iranian Construction Engineering Organization”, (www.tceo.ir ) . Regular member of “Iranian Institute of Spatial Structure (IIOSS)”

Other Scholarly Interests . Psychology . Anthropology and Sociology . History in fields of Science, Philosophy & Art

Selected Professional Projects: . Design Build:  “Villa” in Mazandaran, Taleghan, and Qazvin  “Residential Complex” in Chalus, Kashan, and Tehran  “Exhibition Spaces” numerous companies and universities such as: Iran University of Medical Sciences and Hyper Me MegaMall Nut section  “Historical Buildings & Architectural Projects` Models”, Kish Island Mirage Hotel, Cultural Complex, and Bastam Mosque and Tower in Semnan . Interior Design:  “Commercial”: Nalti Confectionary, Yazdi Confectionary, Chocolate Store, and Lilia lingerie  “Administrative”: Idehpardazan Consultant Office in Tehran  “Residential”: Sira mountain village, numerous residential buildings in Tehran and Qazvin . Renovation & Retrofitting, residential building in Tehran, Karaj, and Qazvin . Documentation of Heritage Sites and Buildings, Bastam mosque and tower in Semnan . B.M.S Electrical Maps, numerous buildings in Tehran . Building Entrances, Diamond of Iran Shopping Center in Tehran . 2D Drafting and 3D Modeling for numerous Architectural Consultants and Projects, Kish Island Mirage Hotel

Other Areas of Expertise . Design Build: “Urban Furniture” with fiberglass . Design Build “Light Steel Frame (LSF)” buildings