Dr. Maryam Shafiei
Program Director for Master of Urban Design and Digital Environments
Dr. Maryam Shafiei is a researcher, educator, designer, and maker, holding B.Arch, M.Arch and a PhD
in Architecture and Urban design. Throughout her career, she has gained valuable experience across a
wide range of topics, particularly environmental sustainability, urban design, digital design and
construction technology. In her recent work, she has focused on the intersection of computational
design, sustainability and new construction technologies for development of built environments at
different scales. She has employed methods and tools like Digital Twins, Robotic Arm and Mixed
Reality to facilitate design and manufacturing. Her dedication lies in fostering innovative approaches
to design across various scales, promoting creativity, environmental consciousness, and inclusivity.