Professor, University of Oklahoma, United States
Negar Heidari Matin is an Assistant Professor at the Gibbs College of Architecture, University of Oklahoma. She specializes in architectural technology, focusing on responsive autonomous intelligent façade systems, human comfort, smart materials, and interior architecture. As the Director of the High-Performance Interior Architecture Lab, she integrates innovative research in sustainable design and intelligent building systems to address modern architectural challenges. Dr. Matin has a diverse academic and professional background that bridges engineering, architecture, and design.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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STRENGTHS FOR THE AWARDS
Negar Heidari Matin demonstrates a robust academic background and outstanding research achievements in architectural technology, focusing specifically on responsive autonomous intelligent facade systems, human comfort, and smart materials. With a Ph.D. in Technology and a strong publication record in top-tier journals, she has contributed significantly to the development and optimization of facade systems for visual comfort and energy efficiency. Her work spans innovative topics like smart colored windows, daylight optimization, and educational modules, positioning her as an expert in sustainable and smart architecture. She has collaborated with renowned institutions and has received wide recognition for her impactful research, including papers cited numerous times and appearing in reputable international journals.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENTS
While Negar Heidari Matin has made significant strides in architecture and design technology, she may expand her research scope by incorporating interdisciplinary collaborations with fields like AI and robotics to further enhance responsive architecture and facade systems. Additionally, developing more large-scale, real-world case studies or pilot projects could strengthen the practical application of her research and allow her to contribute to industry advancements more directly.
EDUCATION
🎓 Ph.D. Technology (2015–2020)
Eastern Michigan University, USA
Dissertation: Implementation of a Responsive Façade System for Optimizing Visual Comfort Metrics
🎓 Master of Architecture Engineering (2010–2012)
Tabriz Art University, Iran
Thesis: Designing a Monument/Memorial for Persian Culture
🎓 Bachelor of Architecture Engineering (2005–2010)
Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran
Senior Design Project: Designing Tehran Airport Terminal
WORK EXPERIENCE
💼 Director (2022–Present)
High-Performance Interior Architecture Lab, University of Oklahoma
💼 Assistant Professor (2020–Present)
Interior Design Division, University of Oklahoma
💼 Research Fellow (2015–2020)
Sustainable Design Research Lab, Eastern Michigan University
AWARDS AND HONORS
🏆 Recognized for outstanding contributions in architectural research and innovation.
🏆 Published multiple high-impact papers in peer-reviewed journals.
🏆 Honored for advancements in responsive intelligent façade systems.
🏆 Recipient of academic grants for interdisciplinary research.
RESEARCH FOCUS
🔬 Architectural technology with a focus on responsive façade systems.
🔬 Integration of smart materials for enhanced building performance.
🔬 User comfort metrics and sustainable design principles.
🔬 Advanced computational techniques for interior design optimization.
PUBLICATION TOP NOTES
📄 Technologies Used in Responsive Facade Systems: A Comparative Study
📄 Factors Affecting the Design and Development of Responsive Facades
📄 Comparative Analysis of Technologies Used in Responsive Building Facades
📄 A Data-Driven Optimized Daylight Pattern for Responsive Facades Design
📄 A Comparative Study on Smart Windows Focusing on Climate-Based Energy Performance and Users’ Comfort Attributes
📄 The Effect of Smart Colored Windows on Visual Performance of Buildings
📄 Evaluating Visual Comfort Metrics of Responsive Facade Systems as Educational Activities
📄 A Novel Framework for Optimizing Indoor Illuminance and Discovering Association of Involved Variables
📄 Learning Modules for Geometric Pattern Identification and Mathematical Modeling of Facade Systems
📄 Interdisciplinary Educational Modules: Using Smart Colored Windows in Responsive Facade Systems
📄 Smart Colored Window Technology: Improving Users’ Comfort with an Interdisciplinary Approach
📄 Design Considerations for Virtual Reality Intervention for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review
📄 Utilizing Simulation and Animation Software in Design Projects of Multi-Semester Courses
📄 Computer-Aided Design Application in Determining Minimum Discomfort Glare
📄 Using Smart Colored Windows for Improving Users’ Comfort in Buildings
📄 Historical Evolution of Responsive Facades Factors Affecting the Design and Development
📄 Symbolic Features of Four Classic Elements in Sustainable Traditional Iranian Architecture
📄 A Memorial for Islamic Iran: Honor of Eclectic Culture
CONCLUSION
Negar Heidari Matin stands as a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award due to her pioneering research in responsive facades, intelligent building systems, and user comfort. Her innovative contributions to architectural technology, alongside her extensive academic work and growing international recognition, underscore her qualification for this award. With further interdisciplinary collaborations and real-world applications, she has the potential to elevate the field of sustainable architecture even further.