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View Larger Image and Additional Photos of Hassan PishahangAbout Hassan Pishahang : Abolhassan Pishahang is a designer and researcher exploring how computational methods and material intelligence can shape low-carbon fabrication and future construction. Raised in southern Iran in a culture of making, his work connects craft-based knowledge with advanced design workflows. He earned top national ranking admission to the University of Tehran and later expanded his expertise through large-scale professional projects requiring rapid prototyping and interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently a PhD candidate at Florida Atlantic University, he investigates mycelium and biodegradable biocomposites as active agents in form generation and fabrication, aiming to develop scalable, environmentally responsible design systems.
I am a designer and researcher exploring how computational methods and material behavior can shape new forms of making. My work focuses on biomaterials and low-carbon fabrication, especially mycelium and biocomposites, treating materials as active participants rather than passive matter. Through prototyping and experimental workflows, I develop design systems where structure, performance, and aesthetics emerge together. I aim to create scalable, responsible design approaches that connect environmental intelligence with meaningful spatial experience.
ORGANIZATION:
Florida Atlantic University
NON-DESIGN OCCUPATION:
Industrial products designer Media, graphic, printing, culture, design
EDUCATION:
PhD in Comparative Studies - Florida Atlantic University, 2023-present
MS in Industrial Design - Amirkabir University of Technology, 2008-2011
BA in Industrial Design - Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, 2003-2007
EXPERIENCE:
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Florida Atlan
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
2025, "Light Woven", MAD Arts Gallery, Dania Beach/USA.
2025, "Turquoise Reflection", University Galleries, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton/USA.
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
2025, "Light Woven", MAD Arts Gallery (Displacement, Placement, Replacement), With other exhibiting artists, Dania Beach/USA
2025, "Turquoise Reflection", University Galleries – Florida Atlantic University (Juried Student Exhibition), With other student artists, Boca Raton/USA
EVENTS:
2024, "Graduate Teaching Assistantship", Teaching Assistant, Florida Atlantic University (Teaching & Academic Contribution), Boca Raton/USA
2023, "Artificial Intelligence in Lighting Design", Instructor, Light Life Academy (Workshop/Seminar Series), Tehran/Iran
2023, "Lighting Design for Manufacturing", Instructor, Light Life Academy (Workshop/Seminar Series), Tehran/Iran
2022, "Materials and Manufacturing Processes", Instructor, Persian Gazal Design & Manufacturing Center – University of Tehran, Tehran/Iran
2017, "Materials and Manufacturing Processes", Adjunct Instructor, Tehran University of Arts (Academic Workshop/Seminar), Tehran/Iran
AWARDS:
o “Light Woven” _ “Displacement, Placement, Replacement”,MAD Arts Gallery,Dania Beach , Florida| 2025
o “Turquoise Reflec
PRESS APPEARANCES:
2025, “Celebrating Hassan Pishahang’s Achievements”, Florida Atlantic University (FAU), URL, September.
2025, “Member Spotlight: Hassan Pishahang”, Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), URL.
2024, “Profile: hasan pishhahang”, A’ Design Award & Competition, URL, January.
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
2025, “Deep-Muqarnas: Leveraging diffusion models to learn from muqarnas principles in acoustic design and fabrication”, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2025, pp. 29–38.
2025, “From clay to code: Typological and material reasoning in AI interpretations of Iranian pigeon towers”, Proceedings of SIGraDi 2025, pp. 929–940.
2025, “From computation to cultivation: Designing with living materials”, ACADIA 2025 Proceedings (Field Notes and Projects), Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture, pp. 94–99.
2025, “From tradition to computation: Adaptive ceramic façades inspired by Persian ice caves (yakhchals) for passive cooling”, Proceedings of CAAD Futures 2025.
2025, “PINN-DT: Optimizing energy consumption in smart buildings using hybrid physics-informed neural networks and digital twin frameworks”, Sensors.
2025, “AI-powered digital twin frameworks for smart grid optimization and real-time energy management”, Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences.
ACCOLADES:
2024–2026, Presidential Fellowship, Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Boca Raton/USA
2024–2025, Graduate Teaching Assistantship (Full Tuition Waiver), Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Boca Raton/USA
2008, Merit-Based Admission Award (Full Tuition Waiver), Amir Kabir University of Technology, Tehran/Iran
2003, Merit-Based Admission Award (Full Tuition Waiver), University of Tehran, Tehran/Iran
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Persian (Farsi) — Native
Turkish — Native
English — Professional working proficiency
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Rhino 3D, Advanced, Computational design & 3D modeling
Grasshopper, Advanced, Parametric modeling & rule-based systems
KeyShot, Advanced, Rendering & visualization
COURSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS::
2023, "Artificial Intelligence in Lighting Design", Light Life Academy, Tehran/Iran
2023, "Lighting Design for Manufacturing: Design to Production with Advanced Materials", Light Life Academy, Tehran/Iran
2021–2023, "Materials and Manufacturing Processes", Persian Gazal Design & Manufacturing Center – University of Tehran, Tehran/Iran
2017–2018, "Materials and Manufacturing Processes", Tehran University of Arts (Tehran Campus), Tehran/Iran
2017–2018, "Materials and Manufacturing for Architectural Applications", Tehran University of Arts (International Campus), Tehran/Iran
2017–2018, "Manufacturing Methods in Interior Design", Tehran University of Arts (International Campus), Tehran/Iran
2015–2021, "Material and Manufacturing Processes 2 & 3", Pars University of Art and Architecture, Tehran/Iran
2015–2021, "Model Making and Prototyping in Design", Pars University of Art and Architecture, Tehran/Iran
SYMPOSIUMS AND ACADEMIC CONFERENCES::
2025, "CAADRIA 2025", Tokyo University, Tokyo/Japan
2025, "SIGraDi 2025", Cordoba University, Cordoba/Argentina
2025, "ACADIA 2025 (Computing for Resilience)", Miami, Miami/USA
2025, "CAAD Futures 2025", Hong Kong University, Hong Kong/China
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
Member, International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), since 2025 (Verification No. US2025NOV246ACXP).
Member, Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), since 2024.
Member, Iran Inventors Association, since 2020 (Patent Registration No. 139751).
COLLECTIONS:
Tehran Planetarium (Permanent Installation), Tehran/Iran
JURY MEMBERSHIPS:
2025–Present, Verified Peer Reviewer (4 verified reviews), Web of Science (Clarivate), USA
HOBBIES:
Soccer, Billiards, Hiking, Mountaineering
CLIENTELE:
2022–2023, Immergrun Restaurant, Interior design and manufacturing of restaurant space (design + production), Frankfurt/Germany
2022–2023, Ojangraphic Advertising Center, Executive project management and creative supervision, Tehran/Iran
2020–2023, ParaxDesign Center (Pars ExirKhalaghco), CEO and design/production leadership for interior and product projects, Tehran/Iran
2019–2020, “Salman the Persian” (Film Production), Set decoration supervision (art direction support), Tehran/Iran
2019, PardisanTour Travel Company, Interior design executive direction for commercial space, Tehran/Iran
2018–2019, Taraneh Sharghi Interior Project, Interior design executive direction and project coordination, Tehran/Iran
2018–2019, Dentus Project, Interior design executive direction for dental/healthcare space, Tehran/Iran
2017–2018, Kish Aqua City, Lighting design + production and installation supervision, Kish/Iran
2016–2017, Tehran Eye Complex, Interior design executive direction and site supervision, Tehran/Iran
2014–2016, Tehran Planetarium, Interior design executive direction and design-development supervision, Tehran/Iran
2009–2012, “Muhammad: The Messenger of God” (Film Production), Set decoration supervision (scenic design support), Tehran/Iran
WEB SITE:
www.linkedin.com/in/hassan-pishahang-dr-material
REGISTRATION DATE:
2021-05-21 07:18:23
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Academic
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