Alireza Monam
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Monam AT iust.ac.ir
PhD Student in Architecture
SUMMARY 10 years of experience as a lead researcher/principle research coordinator. Comprehensive knowledge of Landscape Architecture, derived from extensive graduate training in Architecture. Multi-year of research has focused on User's Satisfaction in Open Spaces, and Urban Parks Design. Research has provided pivotal information in understanding urban landscape Key research expertise areas include: Thermal Comfort, User's Satisfaction, and Park Design. Professional Training in Architecture includes: Landscape Architecture, Open Space, and Urban Parks.
EDUCATION
2010 Iran University of Science & Technology, Iran, Tehran
Ph.D. Student, Architecture
GPA: 3.71. Department of Architecture & Environmental Design
Dissertation Title: The Effect of Landscape Architecture on the User's Satisfaction in the Urban Parks (a Bioclimatic Approach)
Supervised by Dr.Mohsen Faizi and Dr.Mostafa Behzadfar
2009 Politechnic University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Visiting Ph.D Researcher, Architecture
Department of Building Environment Sciences and Technology
Focus on "Comfort in urban Space"
Supervised by Prof.Gianni Scudo and Dr.Valentina Dessi
2005 University of Tehran, Iran, Tehran
Master of Science, Landscape Architecture
GPA: 3.53. University College of Fine Arts, Department of Architecture
Thesis Title: Gootvand Tourism Complex
Supervised by Dr.Amir Mansouri and Dr.Ali Asghar Adibi
2000 University of Hamedan, Iran, Hamedan
Master of Science, Architecture
GPA: 3.23. Department of Architecture
Thesis Title: Aviation Research and Exhibition Center
Supervised by Dr.Mohammad Reza Araghchian and Dr.Alireza Eynifar
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2008 to 2008 Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran
Researcher
"Bisotun Historical Landscape"
2006 to 2007 Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran
Researcher
"Comprehensive Landscape Plan for the Jahad Complex"
2004 to 2005 University of Tehran, Faculty of Fine Art, Tehran, Iran
Researcher
"Water Garden"
2002 to 2003 University of Tehran, Faculty of Fine Art, Tehran, Iran
Research assistant
"The Qualitative and Quantitative elements in the Tehran Urban Parks"
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2007 to 2008 Iran University of Science & Technology, Architecture Department, Tehran, Iran
Lecturer
Practical Geometry
2005 to 2006 Tehran Payam Noor University, Architecture Department, Tehran, Iran
Lecturer
Architectural Design, Media1, 2
2004 to 2005 University of Tehran, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources,
Department of Landscape Engineering, Tehran, Iran
Lecturer
Historical Park & Garden Architecture
Computer Design in Landscape Engineering
2004 to 2005 Higher Educational Center of Applied Science & Technology,
Department of Computer Graphic, Tehran, Iran
Lecturer
Practical Geometry
PUBLISHED PAPERS
· "The Effect of Landscape Architecture in Designing School." Madreseh-no. Tehran: Journal of Schools Renovation, June 2008
· "Users as The Main Criterion in the Recreating Space." National Congress of Architecture and Free Time. Tehran: First National Congress of Architecture and Free Time], June 2007
· "Significance of Water in The Iranian Art and Culture." Second National Congress of Water & Culture. Isfahan: National Congress of Water & Culture, January 2006
· "Introduction to the Lighting Design in the Park." honar-ha-ye-ziba, Journal of Faculty of Fine Arts. Tehran: University of Tehran, January 2006
· "Hydrotropic Approach to The Iranian Architecture." First National Congress of Art Therapy in Iran. Tehran: Family Research Institute of Shahid Beheshti University, January 2006
· "The Role of Water & Waterscape in City Parks." honar-ha-ye-ziba, Journal of Faculty of Fine Arts. Tehran: University of Tehran, January 2005
ACCEPTED PAPERS AT CONFERENCES
· "The effect of architectural planning on the increasing tourism new sprite in the Bisotun heritage site" , World Heritage and Tourism: Managing for the Global and the Local, Quebec, Canada, 2010
· "Taj mahal, the combination of pavilion and Tomb Minaret", A Symbol of Indo-Iranian Craftsmanship, Delhi, India, 2009
· "Water in The Nature & Iranian Gardens", Design and nature, Wessex, Institute of Technology, Algarve, Portugal, 2008
CONTRIBUTIONS IN EDITED BOOKS
· "Translating the book entitled: The dissertation, an architecture students handbook, written by "Iain Borden" & "Katerina Ruedi Ray"." Soroush Danesh Co., January 2006, 420. Translated by Dr. Fatemeh Mehdizadeh
· "Proceedings of the Third Conference on Architectural Education." Iranian Academy of the Arts, November 2008, 640. Edited by Amir S. Mahmoodi
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009 to 2009 Khodavand consulting engineers, Teheran, Iran
Researcher
2006 to 2006 Nazar research center, Teheran, Iran
Researcher
2006 to 2006 Renovation organization Tehran municipality, Teheran, Iran
Senior Manager Director
2005 to 2006 Manzar Shahr consulting engineers, Tehran, Iran
Researcher
2005 to 2005 Tehran central municipality, Teheran, Iran
Researcher
2004 to Present Iranian Landscape Architecture Network, Tehran, Iran
Senior Manager Director
2000 to 2002 Islamic republic of Iran police, The technical deputy dept. Hamedan, Iran
Architect
2000 to 2000 Razahang architectural consultant engineers, Teheran, Iran
Architect
1998 to 1998 Hamedan central municipalit, Hamedan, Iran
Assistant Architect
COMPUTER SKILLS
· Scientific Applications: ArcGis, Rayman, ENVI-met, Ecotech, TownScope
· Technical Drawing: AutoCAD, Photoshop, Multimedia Builder, 3DMax.
· Office Applications: Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, Word.
· Internet Development: Joomla.
· Operating Systems: MSDOS, Windows 95/98, Windows XP, Vista.
AFFILIATIONS
· Member, Neighborhood Council of Bagh Feiz, Tehran, Iran, 2010
· Member, International Council on Monuments and Sites (Icomos), Tehran, Iran, 2009
· Member, Center of Tehran University architects, Tehran, 2008
· Member, Iranian Construction Engineers Organization, Tehran, 2002
· Member, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Development, Tehran, Iran, 2002. State License for Architectural Design
SCHOLARSHIPS
· National Scholarship, ‘Iran Ministry of Science, Research and Technology’, Tehran, Iran, 2010
· Dissertation Scholarship, Urban Planning & Research Center (Municipality of Tehran), Tehran, Iran, 2009