Ghazal Mahdavi Naderi Master’s Student in Architectural Technology – Shahid Beheshti University
Ghazal Mahdavi Naderi is a graduate of Architectural Engineering from the University of Tehran and a master’s student in Architectural Technology at Shahid Beheshti University. Her primary focus is on sustainability and environmental issues, and her research is centered on these topics. Her thesis is in the field of construction waste management, analyzing construction debris and the environmental challenges associated with it.
She has been recognized as a distinguished participant in the National Conference on World Environment Day at the University of Tehran for three consecutive years: • 2013: Designed and built an air purification device with a quasi-HEPA filter and activated carbon. • 2014 and 2015: Produced and optimized biodiesel from chicken skin fat using two types of catalysts.
Her research on biodiesel production was selected as an outstanding project not only at the University of Tehran’s conference but also at the Khwarizmi Youth Festival at the provincial level, where it received a commendation. All of these papers have been published in the respective conference journals. Additionally, her paper titled “Smart Materials and Their Role in the Construction Industry” was accepted for presentation at the 8th International Conference on Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Urban Planning (2024) under the supervision of Civilica.
Alongside her research activities, Ghazal has work experience in prominent architectural firms as well as Tehran Municipality and possesses comprehensive knowledge of urban regulations and laws. Currently, she is involved in the design and execution of construction projects on a project basis. Her interest in academia has also led her to work as a teaching assistant in the Advanced Building Systems course for some time.
Her design approach is based on user typology. She has completed courses in architecture based on user typology and integrates the personality traits of users as a fundamental factor in spatial design. This approach allows her to create unique spaces tailored to the psychological characteristics of users. In line with this, she has a deep interest in combining psychology with architecture and has completed multiple courses in psychology to better incorporate users’ mental and emotional needs into her designs.
She is proficient in AutoCAD and Revit and has completed various specialized courses, including CNC machining, laser cutting, 3D printing, modeling, and ceramics. She has also completed a course on scissor structures and their modeling in Grasshopper. Additionally, she is an active member of the Architectural Technology Association and works in the field of innovative building technologies and smart architecture.
Ghazal aims to continue her work in the sustainable construction industry while maintaining her connection to both academia and the professional field.