Experience

NTNU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

• Norway
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Professor

  • Mar 2022 - Present



OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University

• Norway
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Urban planning researcher

  • Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

  I am a researcher at the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research (NIBR) (By- og regionforskningsinstituttet på norsk) at OsloMet. I am contributing to the implementation and implications of public policy, planning, organization and governance, as well as democracy and participation. I am a researcher at the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research (NIBR) (By- og regionforskningsinstituttet på norsk) at OsloMet. I am contributing to the implementation and implications of public policy, planning, organization and governance, as well as democracy and participation.



Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

• Norway
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PHD Candidate in Sustainable urban planning in a framework of network governance

  • Jul 2013 - Mar 2023

  Tasks: • Identifying the role of different individuals and/or institutions (actors) in the university development processes • Identifying the main actors’ interests and goals to facilitate the achievement of collectively desirable outcomes • Identifying the required resources and the resource providers in order to understand the nature of different interrelationships in this collaborative network • Understanding the level of power (influence) that different actors need to have… Show more Tasks: • Identifying the role of different individuals and/or institutions (actors) in the university development processes • Identifying the main actors’ interests and goals to facilitate the achievement of collectively desirable outcomes • Identifying the required resources and the resource providers in order to understand the nature of different interrelationships in this collaborative network • Understanding the level of power (influence) that different actors need to have to reach a certain level of agreement • Defining and analyzing institutional and logistical obstacles that complicate the development of the co-location case until now • Exploring and highlighting the potential for better governance practices in future Methods: • Documentation • Interviews Achievements: • Gaining a wide breadth of urban and municipal/local government planning and decision-making knowledge • Improvement of an ability to manage time, multiple tasks and assignments independently under limited supervision • Gaining a skill for public speaking and client interaction • Gaining experience in preparing and producing planning, decision-making and governance analysis

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

  This Postdoctoral Fellow of research position is linked to the design and implementation of a framework for intra-project collaboration and learning in +CityxChange, among the seven participating cities and with the 24 industry, university and non-for-profit partners, as well as within NTNU. This will include ancillary and action research and publication of research results of the overall project and its approaches around the development of positive energy blocks and districts, community… Show more This Postdoctoral Fellow of research position is linked to the design and implementation of a framework for intra-project collaboration and learning in +CityxChange, among the seven participating cities and with the 24 industry, university and non-for-profit partners, as well as within NTNU. This will include ancillary and action research and publication of research results of the overall project and its approaches around the development of positive energy blocks and districts, community engagement, integrated planning and design, and open urban innovation.

• Researcher

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  The project (PI-SEC) focused on regulatory and planning implications of municipalities in Smart Energy Communities. The goal of this project was to deliver efficient planning instruments for integrated energy design at the neighborhood scale, qualified for Norwegian planning context in cooperation with public stakeholders. The project provided increased knowledge about what parameters are essential for moving towards smart and sustainable energy use in Norwegian cities and how these can be… Show more The project (PI-SEC) focused on regulatory and planning implications of municipalities in Smart Energy Communities. The goal of this project was to deliver efficient planning instruments for integrated energy design at the neighborhood scale, qualified for Norwegian planning context in cooperation with public stakeholders. The project provided increased knowledge about what parameters are essential for moving towards smart and sustainable energy use in Norwegian cities and how these can be linked to the planning, operation and monitoring of new or existing neighborhoods. This project was a collaboration between the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and SINTEF in close cooperation with the Norwegian municipalities of Bergen and Oslo, Standard Norge, FutureBuilt, the Norwegian Green Building Council, the European Innovation Platform on Smart Cities and Communities, EERA Joint Programme Smart Cities, and non-European partners such as China, Japan, Australia and South-Korea.



San Diego State University

• Exchange Student

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Structuring the theoretical context of my thesis. Developing my knowledge in Public Administration, Management of Urban Government, and Governance in different urban contexts by taking different courses, and discussion meetings with different academics and local governments. Having regular discussion and supervision meetings with my Mentor, Professor Roger Caves. Being host lecturer for different Bachelor and Master courses, visiting planning department of University of Illinois at Chicago and… Show more Structuring the theoretical context of my thesis. Developing my knowledge in Public Administration, Management of Urban Government, and Governance in different urban contexts by taking different courses, and discussion meetings with different academics and local governments. Having regular discussion and supervision meetings with my Mentor, Professor Roger Caves. Being host lecturer for different Bachelor and Master courses, visiting planning department of University of Illinois at Chicago and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government at Kentucky. Show less Structuring the theoretical context of my thesis. Developing my knowledge in Public Administration, Management of Urban Government, and Governance in different urban contexts by taking different courses, and discussion meetings with different academics and local governments. Having regular discussion and supervision meetings with my Mentor, Professor Roger Caves. Being host lecturer for different Bachelor and Master courses, visiting planning department of University of Illinois at Chicago and… Show more Structuring the theoretical context of my thesis. Developing my knowledge in Public Administration, Management of Urban Government, and Governance in different urban contexts by taking different courses, and discussion meetings with different academics and local governments. Having regular discussion and supervision meetings with my Mentor, Professor Roger Caves. Being host lecturer for different Bachelor and Master courses, visiting planning department of University of Illinois at Chicago and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government at Kentucky. Show less



TRONDHEIM KOMMUNE BYUTVIKLING

• Norway
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Apr 2013 - Sep 2013

  Implementing the findings of the master thesis in the reality of Trondheim urban context. Participating in Campus and Elegesetergate projects. Working on the walking paths and meeting places, which students usually pass to reach different campuses, public spaces and student's housings. Analysing the physical quality of these paths and making alternatives for the physical and social improvements (Using GIS analysis networks). Implementing the findings of the master thesis in the reality of Trondheim urban context. Participating in Campus and Elegesetergate projects. Working on the walking paths and meeting places, which students usually pass to reach different campuses, public spaces and student's housings. Analysing the physical quality of these paths and making alternatives for the physical and social improvements (Using GIS analysis networks).



Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

• Norway
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher Assistant

  • Dec 2012 - May 2013

  Teaching assistant position for the course “the Methodological approaches for Live projects at NTNU”. The focus of the course was on methods and tools for field-based projects, including community engagement, multi actor workshops, construction management, team-work, decision making, being reflexive, ethics and responsibilities and context-base practices. I was assisting in preparing the compendium; giving lectures about my experiences in the field, methodology and results of the master thesis… Show more Teaching assistant position for the course “the Methodological approaches for Live projects at NTNU”. The focus of the course was on methods and tools for field-based projects, including community engagement, multi actor workshops, construction management, team-work, decision making, being reflexive, ethics and responsibilities and context-base practices. I was assisting in preparing the compendium; giving lectures about my experiences in the field, methodology and results of the master thesis and reflecting on theoretical concepts. In addition, I was also assisting in arranging workshops with host lecturers from outside NTNU and helping students with their projects. Show less Teaching assistant position for the course “the Methodological approaches for Live projects at NTNU”. The focus of the course was on methods and tools for field-based projects, including community engagement, multi actor workshops, construction management, team-work, decision making, being reflexive, ethics and responsibilities and context-base practices. I was assisting in preparing the compendium; giving lectures about my experiences in the field, methodology and results of the master thesis… Show more Teaching assistant position for the course “the Methodological approaches for Live projects at NTNU”. The focus of the course was on methods and tools for field-based projects, including community engagement, multi actor workshops, construction management, team-work, decision making, being reflexive, ethics and responsibilities and context-base practices. I was assisting in preparing the compendium; giving lectures about my experiences in the field, methodology and results of the master thesis and reflecting on theoretical concepts. In addition, I was also assisting in arranging workshops with host lecturers from outside NTNU and helping students with their projects. Show less



Tahriran Manufacturing Company

• Tehran Province, Iran

• Physical and Environmental Planner

  • Mar 2010 - Sep 2011

  Compiling and analyzing data on conditions such as location, drainage, and location of structures for environmental reports and landscaping plan Responsibilities: Consulting with special interest groups on restoration or new construction plans Community Engagement in physical planning and designing Collecting population and economic data, visiting sites, preparing reports Assisting in developing policies and plans for conservation and zoning Compiling and analyzing data on conditions such as location, drainage, and location of structures for environmental reports and landscaping plan Responsibilities: Consulting with special interest groups on restoration or new construction plans Community Engagement in physical planning and designing Collecting population and economic data, visiting sites, preparing reports Assisting in developing policies and plans for conservation and zoning



Apadana Bana Construction Dies Development Co,

• Tehran Province, Iran

• Technical Expert

  • Jun 2009 - Jan 2010

  Working closely with network analysts to monitor, diagnose and treat technical issues related to almost all aspects of construction materials and operations. Responsibilities: Analyzing and designing solutions to construction issues Providing technical support to other departments and stakeholders and consulting with the clients Presenting and clarifying technical information to different stakeholders Drawing installation maps with Auto-CAD Working closely with network analysts to monitor, diagnose and treat technical issues related to almost all aspects of construction materials and operations. Responsibilities: Analyzing and designing solutions to construction issues Providing technical support to other departments and stakeholders and consulting with the clients Presenting and clarifying technical information to different stakeholders Drawing installation maps with Auto-CAD



Pooya Naghsh Consulting Engineers

• Tehran Province, Iran

• Urban Planner

  • Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

  Assisting in making master plan for Khoy city in Iran Responsibilities: Performing initial studies, mapping and collecting population, economic, environmental data and exchange data and knowledge with other trans-disciplinary groups co-planning and co-designing for one of the neighborhoods in Khoy Assisting in making master plan for Khoy city in Iran Responsibilities: Performing initial studies, mapping and collecting population, economic, environmental data and exchange data and knowledge with other trans-disciplinary groups co-planning and co-designing for one of the neighborhoods in Khoy