About

I am a Lecturer in Architectural Design and Technology and the Director of the Interior Architecture and Venue Design programme of studies. I teach across all levels of study, with my primary responsibilities focusing on architectural design studio modules, sustainable urban design, and parametric/computational design.

My specialisation in design technology is geared toward the application of advanced techniques and tools in enhancing both the efficiency and efficacy of design processes in the built environment. Examples of my professional achievements include developing customised CAD/BIM simulation plugins for housing projects, deploying an augmented reality (AR) application as a tool for community consultation and urban placemaking, and utilising deep-learning networks for urban digital twins.

As an educator, I am deeply committed to passing on this knowledge to my students, equipping the new generation of future built-environment professionals with the skills and expertise needed to excel in their careers.

Teaching responsibilities

Programme Lead (Course Director)

• BA Interior Architecture and Venue Design

Module Lead

• Introduction to Design (Foundation)
• Studio Design and Personal Development
• Design Analysis and Personal Development
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for Architecture
• Independent Study (Architecture)

Module Tutor

• Studio Design 2 and Personal Development
• Sustainable Cities
• Advanced Parametric Design

Research interests

My research interests are primarily focused on the integration of advanced technologies within the field of architectural education and practice.

Firstly, I am deeply invested in exploring the synergy between generative AI and extended reality (XR) to enhance the pedagogical framework of architectural education, thereby fostering innovative and immersive learning environments.

Secondly, I concentrate on the optimisation of design processes in the early stages of architectural and urban design, utilising AI-driven methodologies to achieve multi-objective optimisation and improve design outcomes.

Lastly, my research extends to the integration of AI models and XR into digital twins, aiming to leverage these digital replicas for comprehensive simulation purposes, enhancing the accuracy and efficacy of sustainability initiatives for the built environment.

Membership of professional bodies

• Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
• Member of the British Computer Society (BCS)
• Affiliate Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD) in Architecture, with a specialisation in Computational Design - University of Nottingham, UK
• Master of Science (MSc.) in Architecture, with a specialisation in Sustainable Design - Lund University, Sweden
• Integrated Master of Science (MSci.) in Spatial Planning & Design - University of Thessaly, Greece

Recent conferences

I have attended or presented my work at several conferences internationally, including the following:

• International Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Conference. 2023. Copenhagen.
• Environments by Design: Health, Wellbeing and Place. Architecture Media Politics Society. 2021. London
• User Interface Software and Technology. Association for Computer Machinery. 2018. Berlin

Experience in industry

My professional experiences encompass a diverse range of roles within the realms of architectural and urban design in an international context.

I have utilised advanced visualisation software and augmented reality (AR) technology in my role as a consultant for a local authority in Sweden, where I visualised various scenarios for the design of a new climate-resilient neighbourhood. 

Furthermore, I have contributed as a scientific advisor in computational design and design automation at engineering consultancies in Greece and Netherlands, specialising in form-finding and environmental simulations.

As a co-investigator for the Derby Urban Sustainability Transition (DUST) research project, I have coordinated the visualisation of design scenarios for urban sustainability by utilising AI models, extended reality platforms, and game engines, while specialising in the creation of digital twins for the built environment.

Recent publications

For my most recent research, take a look at my ResearchGate profile.