Hossein Abdeyazdan is a researcher and urban designer specializing in sustainable cities and energy optimization. Currently pursuing an MSc in Transforming City Regions at RWTH Aachen University, he has a strong background in urban design and architecture. His research focuses on energy simulation, life cycle assessment, and climate change impacts. He has published in high-impact journals like Frontiers in Sustainable Cities and Energy for Sustainable Development. Hossein has worked as an urban designer and sustainability consultant at the Cultural Heritage Organization of Isfahan, contributing to conservation and lifecycle assessment projects. His academic journey includes prestigious institutions such as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Washington University in St. Louis. He has received multiple honors for his research and design contributions. His expertise extends to computational tools and programming, applying AI and data analysis in urban development.
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Hossein Abdeyazdan holds a Master of Science in Transforming City Regions (ongoing) from RWTH Aachen University, Germany. Previously, he completed an MSc in Urban Design (2016-2019) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture (2012-2016). He has also been admitted to top-tier PhD programs in Architecture, including the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Washington University in St. Louis, and Thomas Jefferson University. His education emphasizes sustainability, climate resilience, and smart city development. His academic achievements include ranking in the top 10 of the university entrance examination for his masterās program and top 20 for his bachelorās. His research integrates energy-efficient urban design, lifecycle assessment, and digital modeling, positioning him as a forward-thinking scholar in urban transformation
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Hossein Abdeyazdan has extensive experience in urban design, sustainability, and academic research. He is currently affiliated with RWTH Aachen University’s Institute of Building Technology (GBT) and Institute of Sustainability in Civil Engineering (INAB), contributing to research on urban transformation and sustainable design. Previously, he worked as an urban designer and sustainability consultant at the Cultural Heritage Organization of Isfahan, where he specialized in historical building conservation, lifecycle assessment, and data-driven urban planning. His work includes energy simulation, smart city solutions, and climate-responsive architecture. He has also participated in international design competitions and parametric architecture workshops. Hossein’s expertise spans computational design tools like AutoCAD, Rhino, and GIS, as well as data science techniques using Python and machine learning for urban analysis.
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Hossein Abdeyazdanās research focuses on sustainable urban development, energy optimization, and smart cities. His expertise includes urban energy simulation, lifecycle assessment, and climate change impact analysis. He explores ecodesign, nature-based solutions, and data-driven urban transformations. His work integrates computational tools and AI for climate comfort analysis, urban resilience, and energy-efficient architectural solutions. He has published in top-tier journals such as Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, Energy for Sustainable Development, and Building Engineering. His interdisciplinary approach combines sustainability science, digital modeling, and policy-making for resilient urban planning. He actively collaborates with leading institutions and experts to develop innovative frameworks for energy-efficient and climate-adaptive urban environments. His goal is to bridge research and practical implementation in sustainable city planning.
Hossein Abdeyazdan has received several prestigious academic and professional honors. He was ranked among the top 10 in the university entrance examination for his MSc in Urban Design and in the top 20 for his Bachelor’s in Architecture. He secured first place in a research project on integrated educational space models and was a finalist in the Hashemi Hospital interior design competition. He has been admitted to top PhD programs in architecture, including the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Washington University in St. Louis. He also won recognition at the DesignMorphine Workshop for parametric architecture innovations. His work integrates sustainability, data analytics, and advanced urban design methodologies, making him a key contributor to the field of sustainable cities and smart infrastructure.
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