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Education and Qualifications

  i) University Degrees

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD ), University of Sheffield, UK , 1994-1999

  Masters of Urban Planning & Design , University of Washington, USA , 1981-1982

  Bachelor of Arts in Urban Planning, Cum Laude, University of Washington, USA , 1978-1981

  Employment

  Assistant Professor , Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science & Technology (IUST),

1999-present

  Adjunct Professor , Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design, University of Mashhad,

2009-present

  Adjunct Professor , Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design, University of Tehran,

 2007-2008

  Adjunct Professor , Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design, University of Mashhad,

 2005-2007

  Adjunct Professor , Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design, University of Shiraz,

2002-2003

  Adjunct Professor , Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, 1990-1991

  Adjunct Professor , Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design, Azad University, Tehran Branch,

1990-1991

  Lecturer , Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology,

1985-1994

  Lecturer , Faculty of fFineArts, University of Tehran , 1982-1985

  Assistant Director of Planning Department, Fajr e Tosea Consulting Engineers Co, Tehran, Iran,

1982-Present

  Editorial Board Member, Art Letter Journal (Nameh Honar), 2009- 2010

  Advisory Board Member, Urban Identity Journal (Hoviat e Shahr), 2009- Present

  Dean of Research, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Iran University of Science and Technology,

 2005-2007

  Advisory Board Member, Fine Arts Journal (Honarha ye Ziba), 2000- Present

  Advisory Board Member, Fajr e Tosea Consultant Engineers , 1985- Present

  Internal and External Reader for many Thesis and Dissertations, 2000-2010

  Teaching Experiences

· History of Urban Planning/Design: 22 terms

· Precedents of Urban Planning / Design Theory: 22 terms 

 · Urban Design Studio, Architecture program: 8 terms

  · Urban Design Studio II (urban scale): 12 terms

  · Urban Design Studio III (neighborhood scale): 12 terms

  · Urban Design Methods I: 11 terms

  · Environmental Aesthetics: 7 terms

  · Research Methods in Urban Studies: 7 terms

  · Quantitative and Modeling in Urban Planning: 2 terms

  Selected Written Works

  Books :

· Morris J. A. E., 1979, History of Urban Form · Brolin, B., 1980, Architecture in Context · Hedman, R. Jasewski, A., 1984,

Fundamentals of Urban Design · Roberts, M. & Greed, C., 2001 Approaching Urban Design  

  Non-Refereed Journal Articles and Publications:

  Rezazadeh, R., Rezai, A., "Application of Present Social Capital in Managing Informal Settlements", Journal of Design and Symbol

 (Tarh o Namad), 2009

  Rezazadeh, R., Shadravan, S., "The Chronology of an Urban corridor using a Linquistic approach, Karim Khan Zand Street",

Architecture Journal (Memari) 2008,

  Rezazadeh, R., Mirahmadi, M., "Analysis and Prediction of the Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Urban Growth of Mashhad".

Mashhad Research Journal (Mashhad Pajoohi), 2008

  Rezazadeh, R., Shadravan, S., Todays "Approach towards the Lost Place of Yesterday", Architecture and Urbanism Journal, (Memari and Shahrsazi) 2006

  Rezazadeh, R., "Effects of Construction of New Urban Highways on the Existing Structure of the City", Art Researcher (Honar Pajoh) 2006

  Rezazadeh, R., Radmand, M., Ahi, P., "Budgeting for Construction of Metro System", Iranian City Ideas (Andisheh Iranshahr) 2006

  Rezazadeh, R., Radmand, M., "The Effects of Metro System on the Structure of Urban Development in Toronto", City Structure Journal,

(Sakht e Shahr), 2006

  Rezazadeh, R., "The Role of Metro in Urban Development", Essays in Urbanism, (Jostarhaye e Shahrsazi), 2005

  Rezazadeh. R., Edalati, "The Effects of Decreasing Housing Size on Urban Services", Housing and Economic Quarterly, (Eghtesad va Maskan), 2005

  Rezazadeh. R., Golchin Far, S.,"Factors influencing social Interaction in Urban Open Spaces", Municipalities (Shahrdariha) 2005

  Rezazadeh, R., "The Socio-political Factors Influencing the Transformation of Urban Space Form", Municipalities (Shahrdariha) 2004

  Rezazadeh, R., "A Critical Review of the Current Policies on Density Control and Some Recommendations", Municipalities (Shahrdariha) 2004

  Rezazadeh, R., Ariafar, A., "Introducing Various Density Control Mechanisms", Municipalities (Shahrdariha) 2003

  Rezazadeh, R., "City and Nature", Healthy City Bulletin, (Shar e Salem), 2003

  Rezazadeh, R., Yazdanpanah, M., "A Review of Behavioral Patterns in Leisure Time Land Use", Municipalities (Shahrdariha) 2003

  Rezazadeh, R., Ariafar, A., "The Importance of Access Networks on Urban Development with an emphasize on Urban Rail

Transportation", Journal of Urban Management (Modiriat Shari) 2002

  Rezazadeh, R., "Time, Pace and Urban Tempo", Journal of Urban Management (Modiriat Shari) 2002

  Rezazadeh, R., "The Cognitive and Behavioral Crisis in Urban Space", Municipalities (Shahrdariha), 2001

  Rezazadeh, R., Ariafar, "Improving Urban Architecture", Architecture and Urbanism Journal, (Memari and Shahrsazi) 2000

  Rezazadeh, R., "Improving the Urban Facades", Municipalities (Shahrdariha), 1999

  Conference Attendance

  Rezazadeh, R., A Critical Review of Urban Development Control Measures in Iran, presented in CAGont, Toronto, Canada, 15-16 Oct, 2010

  Rezazadeh, R., Selsseleh A., The Role of Social Capital in Sustainable Neighborhood Development based on Asset Based Approach,

 presented in The first International Conference on Urban Management and Sustainable Development, Tehran, Iran , 2010

  Rezazadeh, R., Molasalehi, Saidi, Mashayekhi, Restoration of Old Areas Susceptible to Earthquake, presented in The Earthquake Management Conference,

 Khomein, Iran, 2010

  Rezazadeh, R., Molasalehi, Saidi, Mashayekhi, "Disaster Management in Recognition of Susceptible Areas, Case Study Ekhtiarieh Neighborhood',

 presented in The Earthquake Management Conference, Khomein, Iran, 2010

  Abbaszadegan, M., Rezazadeh, R., Mohammadi, M., Transit Oriented Development, An Appropriate Model to Improve Residents' Health,

 presented in National Congress on Urban Health, Tehran, Iran , 2010

  Rezazadeh, R., Mohammadi, M., An Investigation into Factors Increasing Women's Presence in Neighborhood Open Space, Case Study:

Chizar Square, Tehran, Iran , presented in AAG annual meeting, Las Vegas, USA , 22-27 March 2009

  Rezazadeh, R., Selseleh, A., The Role of Social Capital in Neighborhood Based Planning, Emphasizing Empowerment of Women Headed Household",

 presented in The Second Congress on Empowerment of Women Headed Households, Tehran, Iran, 2009

  Rezazadeh, R., Selseleh, A., The Role of social Capital in Development, presented in The Role of Social Sciences in National Development Congress

, Tehran, Iran , 2009

  Rezazadeh, R., Rezai, A., Empowerment of Informal Settlements, presented in The Congress of New Ideas in Urban Management,

Tehran, Iran , 2008

  Rezazadeh, R., Abbaszadegan, M., Rezai, A., A Review of social Capital in Neighborhoods Adjacent to Imam Ali Highway,

presented in The Congress of New Ideas in Urban Management, Tehran, Iran, 2008

  Rezazadeh, R., Selseleh, A., The Relationship of social Capital and Neighborhood Based Planning in Optimum Urban Management,

 presented in The Congress of New Ideas in Urban Management, Tehran, Iran, 2008

  Rezazadeh, R., Bagheri, M., Health and Safety in Walkable neighborhoods with Reference to Tehran, Iran, (co-author), presented in Safety,

 Health and Environmental world congress, (SHEWC), Rio de Janiro, Brazil, 20-23 July 2008

  Rezazadeh, R., Hosseini, S.B., Bagheri, M., Exploring the Physical Characteristics of Healthy Communities with Reference to Walkable Neighborhoods

 in Tehran, Iran, presented in International Conference on Humane Habitat, India, 26-28 January 2008

 Rezazadeh, R., The Role of Women in Good Governance, presented in Metropolis COMMISSION 5: Metropolitan Performance Measurement,

 Training Workshops– Tehran & Mashhad, Iran, 21-23 June 2007

  Rezazadeh, R., The Cognitive Dimensions of Architectural Forms for Islamic Religious Buildings, presented in Sources of Architectural Form,

Dashti, H., (Ed). Kuwait , 2007

  Rezazadeh, R., Bagheri, M., "New Urban design Strategies for Pedestrian Safety in Tehran", presented in 16th International Conference

on Safe Communities, Tehran, Iran , 11-13 June 2007

  Rezazadeh, R., Behseresht, A., Application of Fuzzy Logic in Land Use – Transportation Models, presented in The First Congress of Fuzzy Systems

, Mashhad, Iran, 2007

  Rezazadeh, R., Hosseini, S. B., Bagheri, M., Pedestrian Neighborhoods; An Approach to Improve Health and Safety, presented in The Second

 National Congress for Improving Urban Environment for Disables. Tehran, Iran, 2007

  Abbaszadegan, M., Rezazadeh, M., Shamsi, A., The Effects of Behavior of Pilgrimes and Residents in Pilgrimage of Haram Imam Reza, presented

 in The first congress of Sacred Places, Mashhad, Iran, 2007

  Rezazadeh, R., Mohammadi, M., Gender Equity in Urban Space Design, Congress of Women Architect, Tehran, Iran, 2007

  Rezazadeh, R., Bagheri, M., The Role of Landscape and Urban Open Space Design in Physical and Mental Health of Residents, presented

in The first International congress of Urban Design, Isfahan, Iran, 2006

  Rezazadeh, R., Torbati, A., Tourism Development Plan for Binalood Zone with Emphasize on Ecotourism, presented in The first International

Congress of Urban Design, Isfahan, Iran, 2006

  Rezazadeh, R., Rezai, A., Investigating Social Capital in Informal Settlements, presented in The first International Congress of Urban Design,

 Isfahan, Iran, 2006

  Rezazadeh, R., Khodavandi, A., A Review of Social Problems in Urban Spaces and their Effect on the Adjacent Residential Areas, presented

in The first International Congress of Urban Design, Isfahan, Iran , 2006

  Rezazadeh, R., Hosseini, S. B., Bagheri, M., The Role of Dormitory Design in Students Stress Reduction, Third National Congress of

Students Mental Health, Tehran, Iran , 2006

 Rezazadeh, R., Abbaszadegan, M., Adopting Appropriate Urban Regeneration Strategy: A Comparative Study in Tehran, Iran ,

presented in World Conference on Accelerating Excellence in the Built Environment (WCAEBE ), Birmingham, UK. 2-4 October, 2006

  Rezazadeh,R., A Psycho-social Approach to Place Identity in New Towns, Presented in The International congress of New Towns, Tehran, Iran, 2005

  Rezazadeh, R., Yazdanpanah, M., The Role of Behavioral Patterns on Land Use Criteria, presented in Congress of Iranian Urban Issues, Shiraz, Iran , 2004

  Rezazadeh, R., Urban Highways, a Threat to Neighborhood Social Life, presented in Neighborhood Development Congress, Tehran, Iran, 2004

  Rezazadeh, R., The Role of Globalization on Role and Function of Municipalities, presented in Municipalities Congress on Urban Economics, Tehran, Iran, 2004

  Rezazadeh, R., "International Experience in Improving Townscape", presented in Urban Townscape Congress, Tehran, Iran, 2003

  Rezazadeh, R., Globalization and New Opportunities for Historic Cities, presented in 8th World conference of Historic Cities, Montreal, Canada, 6-8 Oct, 2003

  Rezazadeh, R., The Importance of Mosque Architecture in its Connotative Meanings, Presented in The Congress on Social Development of Tehran,

 Tehran, Iran, 2001

  Rezazadeh, R., The Effect of Mosque Architecture Form on Connotation of Meaning, presented in, Congress on Mosque Architecture,

The Future Agenda, Kashan, Iran, 2000

  Rezazadeh, R., People and their Aesthetic Tastes on Streetscape, presented in Urban Lifestyles, Spaces, Places, People, Benson, J., Roe, M.,

 (Eds)., Newcastle, UK, 2000

  Rezazadeh, R., The Common and the Particular, presented in Aesthetic Judgment, in Post Colonial Capitals of South Asia, UK, 1997

  Rezazadeh, R., Developing Principles for Design of Streetscape, presented in 14th Interschool Conference, Edinburgh, UK, 24-25 March, 1997

  Rezazadeh, R., Gestalt Principles in Contextual Design, presented in Urban Regeneration, Development thro Conservation, York, UK, 23-24 March, 1995

  Rezazadeh, R., Landscapes of love: Education and Place Attachment, presented in International Symposium: People, Place, Development,

Newcastle, UK 1-2 Dec, 1994

  Research Projects

  2010 Pedestrian Friendly Urban Design

  2009 A Review of Toronto High Rise Design Principles

  2008 Stress and Comfort in the City

  2007 Women's Requirements in Urban Spaces

  2006 Affective Grid and its Application in Urban Design

  2005 Introducing Semantic Differential Application in Urban Design

  2005 Cognitive and Behavioral Health in City

  2004 Mosque Architecture: Meanings Connotated

  2002 Mosque Architecture: Traditional Vs. Modern

  2004-2006 Design Principles for Streetscape, A National Research Project Funded Jointly by Ministry of Housing and Urbanization

and Plan and Budget Organization

  2003 Social Dimensions of Metro System Development, Nazar Research Center

  2003 City, Citizen and Nature, a project for Art and Cultural Organization, Tehran Municipality

  Awards and Scholarships

  Researcher of the Year Award, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, IUST, 2010

  Research of the Year Award, Humanities and Art Group, IUST, 2006

  Researcher of the Year Award, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, IUST, 2007

  Best PhD Dissertation on Tehran Award, Ministry of Culture, Tehran, Iran, 2002

  Researcher of the Year Award, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, IUST, 2001

  Iranian National Scholarship for PhD, 1994-1998

  Winner of Best Book of the Year Award, University of Tehran, 1981

  Winner of Best Woman Translator Award, Al-Zahra University, 1981

  Appreciation for Best Book of the Year Award, IUST, 1981

  Assignments and Consultations

 2009 Study on the influence of Metro on pedestrian behavior in residential neighborhoods, Tehran

 2008 A Feasibility Study for Underground Development of Pilgrimage Zone, Mashhad, Khorasan

 2008 Developing Urban Design Plan for City of Shiraz

 2008 Planning for neighborhoods Adjacent to Imam Ali Highway

 2006 Saboonpazkhaneh Neighborhood Revitalization Plan

 2005 Revitalization plan for Chizar & Gheitarieh, Tehran

 2004 Development Plan for City of Shirvan, Khorasan

 2003 Development Plan for Tarasht District, Tehran

 1992 Planned Unit Development, Haji Abad, Tehran

 1988-1991 Revitalization Plan for Historic District of City of Semnan

 1987 Development Plan for city of Kilan, Damavand

 1985 Development Plan for city of Joopar, Kerman

 1985-1993 over 20 Plans for various Villages and Rural Settlements

 PAPER ABSTRACTS

1-A comparative analysis of the role of functionalist vs. sustainable development approaches on revision of land use planning standards

2-A glance at conservation, restoration & reconstruction of historic texture of semnan

3-A review of housing demand considering the changes in population structure in the case of tehran

4-A review of influential socio-cultural factors on the quality of townscape & urban architecture

5-An investigation on the factors limiting woman s presence in urban spaces

6-Analysis & prediction of spatial temporal models

7-Application of environmental sciences in urban design research process

8-Cellular automata model, a new approcch in urban growth simulation

9-Designing neighborhood open spaces within gender equity approach & ethics of care framework

10-Effects of metro network on urban development in the city of totonto 

11-Examining the utility & usability of urban public spaces for special social groups

12-Film as a tool in urban design education

13-Finding temporal aspects of place with linguistics

14-Improving townscape in the city of shiraz

15-Nature in the city in contemporary urban planning

16-Planning informal settlements with emphasize on social capital

17-The effect of inner-city highways on the present urban structure

18-The effects of building density & dwelling size on population density & the demand for urban services

19-The effects of metro stations on neighborgood sustainability

20-The role of architecture in revealing meanings & concepts 

21-Time, urban tempo & pace of life

22-Today s approach towards yesterday s lost urban spaces

23-The effects of transportation systems on urban development potentials:the case of inner city railways

24-Adopting appropriate urban regeneration strategy

25-Application of Social capital in Revitalization1

26-CAGONT book of abstracts005

27-Environmental sustainability14

28-Gestalt Principles in contextual design04

29-Landscapes of Love, education and place attachment04

30-People and their aesthetics tastes for streetscape04

31-SHEWC 200847

32-New urban design strategies for pedestrian safety in tehran