Education
| 2016-2021 | Ph.D. in Architecture and Design Research Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| 2016-2019 | M.S. in Architecture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| 2011-2014 | M.S. in Architecture, University of Tehran |
| 2006-2011 | B.S. in Architecture, Tehran University of Art |
Professional Experience
| 2014-2015 | Architect, Noi Consulting Engineers, Tehran Zaferaniyeh Complex (Hospital, Hotel, and Recreation Facilities) |
| 2011-2013 | Architect, Pargar Engineering and Construction Co., Tehran Arak Day Clinic |
| 2008-2011 | Architect, Beton Baroo Engineering and Construction Co., Tehran SAIPA Car Manufacturing Co. Assembly Line 3 |
| 2007-2008 | SketchUp & AutoCAD Tutor, Tehran |
Teaching Experience
| 2025-Present | Assistant professor, School of Environmental Studies, University of Tehran |
| 2022-2024 | Instructor, School of Architecture, Pars University of Architecture and Arts: – M.Arch Energy and Urban Design Studio – M.Arch Energy Management in Architecture and Urban Design Course |
| 2019-2020 | Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Architecture, Virginia Tech: – B.Arch Studio III – Energy Modeling Instructor – Daylighting Instructor |
Research Experience
| 2022-2023 | Resident Researcher, Organization for Development, Renovation and Equipping Schools, Iran: – Developing a framework to evaluate the existing schools’ condition using green schools criteria. |
| 2017-2021 | Graduate Research Assistant, School of Architecture, Virginia Tech: – V2T Project: CFD simulation study for V2T Roof System company located at Charlotte, NC. – KACST Project: Providing design consultation for prefabricated modular construction & implementation of smart technologies into a fully automated home manufacturing line at Saudi Arabia. – Ecovillage Project: Providing design consultation and performance analysis for a housing complex at Charlottesville. – Health, Aging and Environment Project: developing a framework to study the environmental requirements of aging in space. |
| 2016-2021 | Doctoral Researcher, School of Architecture, Virginia Tech |
Publications
Journal Articles (Peer-reviewed)
- Fateminasab, S., Moayerian, N. (2025). Designing Sustainable Public Spaces Using Design Justice Framework: A Case Study in Southern Iran. Local Environment. https://doi.org/10.1080/13549839.2024.2447747
- Fateminasab, S. (2020). The Monsters of Nature: Representation of Environmental Ethics in Cinema. Community Change, 3(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.21061/cc.v3i1.a.26
- Kalua, A., Jo, S. J., Fateminasab, S., Al-Rqaibat, S., & Opitz, C. (2019). Impact of ventilation method on residential indoor PM dispersion during dust storm events in Saudi Arabia. Architectural Engineering and Design Management. Retrieved from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17452007.2019.1652797
Conference Proceedings (Peer-reviewed)
- De Aguiar, C. H., Fateminasab, R., Frazelle, C. G., Scott, R., Wang, Y., Wooten, M. B., … Walker, I. D. (2016). The networked, robotic home+ furniture suite: A distributed, assistive technology facilitating aging in place. In 2016 IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE) (pp. 1067–1072). Fort Worth, TX, USA: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/COASE.2016.7743522
Online Publications (Peer-reviewed)
- Fateminasab, S. (2018, October 4). Advocating for Diversity: A Critique of the Benefits Argument. RE: Reflections and Explorations. https://ipg.vt.edu/content/ipg_vt_edu/en/DirectorsCorner/re–reflections-and-explorations/Reflections100418.html
- Fateminasab, S. (2018, March 29). Prefabricating Poverty: The Political Implications of Prefabrication. RE: Reflections and Explorations. https://ipg.vt.edu/content/ipg_vt_edu/en/DirectorsCorner/re–reflections-and-explorations/Reflections032918.html
Conference Presentations
- Fateminasab, S., Kalua, A., Saghafi Moghaddam, S., Alkahlan, B., & Jones, J. R. (2020, November 22). Choosing a constellation of smart home technologies using choosing by advantages decision making strategy for incorporation into an automated home manufacturing project in Saudi Arabia [Conference Presentation]. Rapid Cities – Responsive Architectures, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. https://youtu.be/EjLo7894YvY
- “Island Architecture and Cultural Identity” 7th International Conference on Environmental Future, Honolulu (April 2018)
- “Reprioritizing LEED for Neighborhood Development Criteria Based on the Local Considerations of Iran” 2017 American Association of Geographers AAG, Boston (April 2017)
Grants, Awards and Scholarships
- KickStart VT Entrepreneurship Award, Virginia Tech (Feb. 2020)
- Student Initiated Research Grant, Virginia Tech (Aug. 2019)
Professional Reviews
- External reviewer for Louisiana State University School of Architecture 2021 Spring Comprehensive Studio
Attended Workshops
- Documentation of Oudlajan Area in Tehran: Analysis for Development of Proposals for Recovery and Requalification of the Urban Landscape, Tehran, Iran (Sep. 2012)
- Understanding the Iranian Architecture: A Window to Shushtar, Shushtar, Iran (April 2010)
Qualifications
Computer Skills
| Operation Systems | Windows, Unix based Systems: Gnu/Linux, OS X |
| Development | C++, Python, Visual Basic, HTML |
| Technical Drawing | AutoCAD, Revit |
| 3D Modeling | 3Ds Max, SketchUp, Rhinoceros + Grasshopper, Blender |
| Graphical Presentation | Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Premiere), CorelDRAW, GIMP, Krita, Inkscape, kdenlive, V-Ray rendering engine |
| Energy Analysis | eQuest, EnergyPlus, Climate Studio, Insight, Ladybug, DIALux |
| Office Applications | Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), EndNote, Zotero, Tableau |
Language Skills
- Persian (native)
- English (Fluent, TOEFL iBT 108)
- Arabic (Intermediate Knowledge)