Samira Sarabandikachyani

Courses taught (past two academic years)

ARC221/221H ,ARC621: History of Architecture I

Areas of Expertise

History and Theory of Architecture, Architecture of Borderlands, Colonialism in Architecture, Theories of Precedent and Interpretation

Educational Credentials

Ph.D. in Architecture, Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), University of Cincinnati, OH, USA (2015-Present)
Historic Preservation Certificate, Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), University of Cincinnati, OH, USA (2016-2019)
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MRP), Department of Geography and Planning, Art and Sciences, State University of New York (SUNY), Albany, NY, USA (2012-2014)
Master of Architecture (MA), School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (2007-2010)
Bachelor of Architecture (BA), School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (2002-2007)

Teaching Experience

Adjunct Instructor, DAAP, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Oh, 2022-2023
Adjunct Instructor, DAAP, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Oh, 2019
Teaching Assistant, DAAP, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Oh, 2015-2018
Lecturer, School of Architecture, Sistan and Baluchistan University, Iran, 2010-2012

Professional Experience/Licenses/Registrations

Historic Preservation Certificate

Significant Publications/Creative Projects/Paper Presentations

“Sustainable Housing Design Strategies in Rural Areas: Ghale-E-No Village, Sistan, Iran”, Journal of First International Conference on Rural Settlement: Housing and Texture, edited by Mohsen Sartipipoor, Islamic Housing Foundation, Tehran, Iran. Volume II (Fall 2010).

Awards/Recognitions/Grants/Competitions

Graduated Assistantship Award (UGA)-(2015-2018), Ph.D. in Architecture, University of Cincinnati, OH.
Professional Award (2014), Outstanding Student Project, for “Palenville, New York Greenway plan”, APA NY Chapter.
Full Fellowship (2012-2014), Master of Regional Planning, SUNY at Albany, Albany, NY.
Honor Student in MA (2010), University of Tehran, Iran.
9th Khwarizmi Young Award (2007), Significant Scientific Festival in Iran.
Honor Student in BA (2007), University of Tehran, Iran.

Professional Memberships and Service

INEF, Iran's National Elites Foundation, Member
IRCEO, Iran Construction Engineering Organization, Member

Professional Development

Founder/Senior Architect/ Designer, Otagh-E-Abi (Blue Room) Architectural
Engineerig Studio (NO.183), Zahedan, Sistan and Balucheatn, Iran (2011-Present)