Assist Prof Dr. Maryam Ekhtiari, Environmental Science, Best Researcher Award
Assistant professor at Shiraz University, Iran Environmental Science
Professional Profiles:
Bio Summary: Maryam Ekhtiari, born on July 31, 1978, in Shiraz, Iran, is an accomplished architect and academician. She holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from the University of Tehran, with a focus on the integral relationship between human needs, desires, and architecture. Currently residing in Shiraz, Iran, Ekhtiari has been a dedicated researcher and educator, contributing significantly to the fields of Green Architecture, Vernacular Architecture, and Environmental Psychology.
Education:
Ph.D. in Architecture: University of Tehran, College of Fine Arts, Faculty of Architecture (2006-2011)
M.Sc. in Architecture & Urbanism: Tehran University of Art, Isfahan, Iran (1996-2003)
Diploma: National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (NODET; 1992-1996)
Professional Journey:
Assistant Professor at Shiraz University, Faculty of Art & Architecture, Department of Architecture (2011-2023)
Research Focus:
Green Architecture
Vernacular Architecture
Environmental Psychology
Quality assessment factors in residential complexes
Muqarnas structure and elements
Domestic water-saving consumption patterns
Social sustainability in urban blocks
Environmental psychology of spatial quality criteria
Vernacular Architecture of Fars Province
Multisensory Landscape Factors in Iranian Gardens
Design process framework for reusing existing buildings
Analysis framework for recognizing behavioral settings in residential spaces
Muqarnas typology and fundamental components
Honors & Awards:
First top graduate student in M.Sc. in Architecture & Urbanism (2003)
Publications Top Note & Contributions:
- Various research articles in esteemed journals on topics such as Muqarnas, vernacular architecture, environmental psychology, and sustainable design.
Document & Citation Trends:
- Authors: Esmaeilishirazifard, N., Ekhtiari, M., Nikkar, M., Fattahi, K.
- Published in: Cleaner and Responsible Consumption, 2024, 12, 100167
Title: Environmental Role of Open Space in Infection and Disease Control
- Authors: Ekhtiari, M., Akbari, N.
- Published in: Architectural Factors for Infection and Disease Control, 2022, pp. 166β176
- Authors: Motealleh, T., Zakeri, S.M.H., Vakilinezhad, R., Ekhtiari, M.
- Published in: Local Environment, 2021, 26(9), pp. 1152β1173
- Citations: 5
- Authors: Fathipour, A., Ekhtiari, M.
- Published in: Journal of Environmental Studies, 2020, 46(3), pp. 537β558
Author Metrics:
- Prolific contributor with numerous published articles in reputable journals.
Recognized for impactful research in the fields of architecture and environmental studies.
5 Citations by 5 documents
4 Documents
h-index: 1
Author Contributions:
Contributed to research on domestic water-saving strategies, environmental factors in infection and disease control, social sustainability in urban blocks, and multisensory landscape factors in Iranian gardens.
Research Timeline:
2013-2023: Research articles on Green Architecture, Vernacular Architecture, and Environmental Psychology.
2021: Publication on social sustainability in a decayed urban block.
2020: Studies on the design process framework for reusing existing buildings and interaction between multisensory landscape factors in Iranian Gardens.
2019: Exploration of Muqarnas typology and fundamental components, and publication on Vernacular Architecture of Fars Province.