Ph.D. in Architecture and Urban Analysis, The University of Queensland, Australia
M.A. in Architecture, Art University of Tehran
B.A. in Architectural Engineering, University of Tehran

Dr. Maryam Shafiei joined American University in Dubai as Assistant Professor of Architecture in August 2023. She is a researcher, educator, designer, and maker, holding B.Arch, M.Arch and a PhD in Architecture and Urban design fields. She also completed a postdoctoral research position at the University of Queensland, Australia, collaborating on projects on the robotic fabrication, Augmented Reality (AR), and Digital Twin.

Throughout her career, Dr. Shafiei has gained valuable teaching and research experience across a wide range of topics in Architecture and Urbanism, particularly environmental sustainability, urban design, digital design and construction technology. For her research, she has successfully collaborated with scholars and professionals across disciplines of architecture, design, planning, urban design, construction technology, interactive design, structural engineering, sustainability, biology, nanotechnology, and robotic manufacturing.

Being a technology advocate, she has explored the application of robot arms for artistic works, such as robotic sketching and painting, as well as manufacturing processes like robotic assembly and 3D printing. Additionally, Dr. Shafiei has extensive experience and a strong interest in advanced visualisation and design technologies, particularly application of Virtual and Augmented Reality for architectural and urban design projects. The outcomes of her interdisciplinary research have been published in journals and book chapters, and presented in international conferences as well as exhibitions such as ‘SHE-robots’. These presentations, publications, and exhibitions demonstrate her advanced research skills and commitment to maintaining excellence in conducting scholarly research.