Has taught at different international universities and institutions in Italy, Spain, UAE, Egypt, and Damascus.
He is a full-time Assistant Professor at the Architectural Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. His research lines are in Art, architecture, Virtual and mixed reality, Artificial Intelligence, parametric and computational generative design.
Aref’s work experience in Spain-Barcelona, includes “Cloud 9 “, Enric Ruiz Geli, Singapore: DPA Architects, Damascus, Qatar, UK: includes ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS, where he was a project leader for different projects and competitions to tender documentation.
Founder of MAGLAB (Materials-Advanced Architecture-Generative laboratory)
• December 2010 – December 2018: Researcher and main Professor, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), School of Architecture (ESARQ), Barcelona. Biodigital Architecture Master and PhD Programme.
• 2009 – 2017: Coordinator and main professor of the Creative Art In Architecture’s subject, AIU ”Arab International University” Faculty of architecture, Damascus-Syria.
• 2013: Workshop Instructor (visitor), Ain Shams University, Architecture Faculty, Cairo. XO-Tech Emotion international workshops.
• January 2009 – 2012: Coordinator and main professor of the CADCAM’s subject, AIU ”Arab International University” Faculty of architecture, Damascus-Syria.
• 2012: Guest Professor, AIU ”Arab International University” Industrial Design Department / Faculty of fine arts.
• 2010: Workshop Instructor (visitor), Escola Superior de Disseny i Enginyeria de Barcelona. January 2009 - December 2009: Researcher and Assistant Professor, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC). School of Architecture (ESARQ), Barcelona. Biodigital Architecture Master and Ph.D. Programme.
Aref’s work experience in Spain-Barcelona, includes “Cloud 9 “, Enric Ruiz Geli, Singapore: DPA Architects, Qatar: Alkhayat Constructing, UK: includes ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS, where he was a project leader for different projects and competitions to tender documentation.
Principal of MAGLAB (Materials-Advanced Architecture-Generative Laboratory); a design LAB and collaborative research forum engaging the field of architecture via encoded and explicit processes. An internationally renowned architecture and interdisciplinary design firm committed to innovative and contemporary design. The studio’s unique cutting edge research into CAD-CAM, computer aided digital design and fabrication technology, new materials and multi-media installations as applied to a range of diverse gallery installations.
Aref is also an authorized tutor by MCNeel company “Seattle – USA” to teach Generative tools in design: Rhinoscript, Grasshopper, Rhino, Kangaroo, ETC, all softwares related to parametric design and MCNeel.
MAG "Maksoud Architectural Group” / 2009 - 2016
Studies Manager MAG "Maksoud Architectural Group” responsible for all initial and final design aspects of projects undertaken by MAG.
DPA/ DPA Architects - Qatar - Singapore / 2011
Head of Architectural project and Project Manager of National Qatari park by MAG and DPA/ DPA Architects - Qatar - Singapore (2011)
”Atelier fuer Architektur und Forschung” - MAG / 2009
Design Architect working with German landscape Studio ” Atelier fuer Architektur und Forschung” and MAG team in Planning and Urban Design the eastern park project (built project) “Damascus, Syria “System research and Parametric scripting and designing the Silk Road (flower road of 2 KM).
Zaha Hadid Architects / 2007
Project leader of project to tender documentation of Syrian parliament competition.
Cooperation and collaborative work with MAG and the international Architect Zaha Hadid “Zaha Hadid Architects”
“Cloud 9 “, Enric Ruiz Geli - Barcelona – Spain / 2006
Project Manager “Cloud 9 “, Enric Ruiz Geli - Barcelona – Spain / ZOO Project with MAG.
Built and work in progress
MAG Tower/ UAE - Dubai 2014
Design Manager “MAG “, Maksoud architectural group - MAG Group of Companies UAE
Bentley Villa / Bentley Motors Limited 2014
Design Manager “MAG “, Maksoud architectural group - MAG Group of Companies UAE
Kiwan Botanic Garden / Damascus, Syria 2011
Design Manager “MAG “, Maksoud architectural group
Al Sebky Multi Park / Damascus - Syria 2010
Design Manager “MAG “, Maksoud architectural group - Qatari Diar Company
Designing national war museum in national Competition-Syria.First prize - 2009
Design Manager “MAG “, Maksoud architectural group / Sustainability and Parametric digital control system development of the museum's facades
Planning and Urban Design the eastern park 2009
Participation with German team and MAG team(Syria) as a Design Manager “MAG “, Maksoud architectural group
Skyscraper Project: in collaboration with Dr,Prof,Alberto T Estevez,skyscripting project- biomimetic 2008 skyscraper in Barcelona sea
Real time responsive and adaptable structural system. Real Time Prototype . development, fabrication (CNC and Fiber Composite) and assembly
UG offices building,first biodigital building 2008
Damascus-Syria
Project Leader “MAG “, Maksoud architectural group
Interior design of Al Qabeda corporation Office in four season 2007 Built Work Participation with MAG team in/Design Manager “MAG “, Maksoud architectural group
Planning and Urban Design - landscapes, of different squares in Damascus 2007
Participation with Breunig Architects – Stuttgart, Germany and MAG team/Project Leader
“MAG “, Maksoud Architectural group
Architectural design of mall - Hama -Syria 2007
Project Leader “MAG “, Maksoud architectural group
Planning and Urban Design Schemes for A 5 star touristic village.. 2007- Comoros / Syria
Project leader “MAG “, Maksoud architectural group
Damascus zoo / 2006-2007
Project Leader Manager “MAG “, Maksoud architectural group - Participation with MAG team and cloud 9 team (Spain) in Spain, Syria
Architectural design building of different private villas in countryside of Damascus Built work 2005-2006
• Collaborative Research Grant (SPOTLIGHT) - Fund / 2019-2021
University of Sharjah / Architectural engineering Department – college of engineering.
Office of Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies / Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering
(Integration of VR as digital fabrication strategy for Designing and fabricating new smart responsive System to improve livability in University of Sharjah “UAE”).
Applied by (Authors): Associate Prof. Dr. Emad S. Mushtaha, Assistant Prof. Dr. Aref Maksoud.
• Collaborative Research Grant (SPOTLIGHT) Cycle 2- Fund / 2020 - 2021 University of Sharjah / Architectural engineering Department – college of engineering.
Office of Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies / Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering
(Empowering and developing new strategies and methods in distance learning for engineering and
architecture courses using the recent technologies of mixed reality wearable spatial computers).
Applied by (Authors): Principle investigator Dr. Aref Maksoud, Co-investigators: Prof Abbas Elmualim, Eng. Osama Adel Hassan.
• Collaborative Research Grant (SPOTLIGHT) Cycle 2- #2 Fund / 2020 - 2021 University of Sharjah /
Architectural engineering Department – college of engineering.
Office of Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies / Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering
(The Impact of Immersive Distance Learning Technologies on Students’ Attainment in an On-campus and
Online Hybrid Models Delivery).
Applied by (Authors): Principle investigator Prof Abbas Elmualim, Co-investigators: Dr. Aref Maksoud, Eng. Osama Adel Hassan.
• SEED Research Grant - Fund / 2019 - 2022
University of Sharjah / Architectural engineering Department – college of engineering.
('Utilizing the Circular Economy in UAE Construction: Fabrication and Future Materials and Industries Lab
(FFMI Lab)
Applied by (Authors), Prof. Dr. Abbas Ali Elmualim (Main): Prof. Dr. Aref Maksoud, and others…
• SEED Research Grant - Fund / 2021 - 2022
University of Sharjah / Architectural engineering Department – college of engineering.
('Effectiveness of Integrating AR/VR Platform Technology for Stakeholders’ Participation in
Design Process.)
Principle investigator Dr. Aref Maksoud, Co-investigators: Prof Abbas Elmualim, Dr. Emad Mushtaha, Dr. Md.
• Research Grant - Fund / 2020
University of Sharjah / Architectural engineering Department – college of engineering.
(Architectural Planning and Sustainable Development of Governmental Housing in the UAE, The case of Sheikh Zayed Housing Program (SZHP))
Principle investigator Dr. Emad Mushtaha Co-investigators Prof. Abbas Elmualim Dr. Aseel Hussien
Dr. Aref Maksoud Dr. Mamun Rashid Dr. Tareq Salameh Dr. Taro Mori Dr. Nedhal Al-Tamimi.
• Research Grant - Fund / 2020
University of Sharjah / Architectural engineering Department – college of engineering.
(iCapsule, A prototype to enhance remote working and education environment by integration with artificial intelligence.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Emad Mushtaha, Co-investigators: Prof. Ahmed Al-Shamma’a, Prof. Abbas Elmualim, Dr. Aseel Hussien, Dr. Aref Maksoud.
• Research Director / 2015
Title: Future Skyscrapers
Collaborator: McNeel (Robert McNeel & Associates– United States) in the Middle East. Part of Biodigital Master and PHD program, EsArq - UiC (Universitat Internacional de Catalunya), Spain.
Ref.: http://maksoud-architects.com/en/Project228/Future-Skyscrapers-2015---MAGLAB-Academic-Research.
• Research Associate / 2015
Title: MAGLAB Wearable 3D Printed jewelry.
Collaborator and partner: MAG “Maksoud Architectural Group”. Client: MAGLAB.
Ref.: http://maksoud-architects.com/en/Project222/MAGLAB-Wearable-3D-Printed-jewelry-%7C-2015.
• Research Director / 2014
Title: The Equilibrium / MAGLAB Research Pavilion - Moscow, Russia Team: MAGLAB Team. Client: MAG “Maksoud Architectural Group”.
Ref.: http://maksoud-architects.com/en/Project230/The-Equilibrium---MAGLAB-Research-Pavilion---Moscow, -Russia.
• Research Associate / 2015
Title: The Continuum Research.
Description: Parametric design and Digital Fabrication; the main purpose of the research was to explore the relationship between parametric design and digital fabrication and biological manufacturing, as structural systems. Client: MAGLAB.
Ref.: https://m.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1085686628108536.1073741843.230366343640573&type=3&_rdr
• Research Director / 2013
Title: Kukkia; Kine-Tech Research of responsive folding fashion collections. Architecture Faculty of AIU ”Arab International University”.
Ref.: http://maksoud-architects.com/en/Project211/Kukkia-MAG-LAB-Kine-Tech-Folding-Fashion-Research.
• Research Associate / 09/2009 - 09/2012
Title: Skyscripting Project, School of Architecture of Barcelona. Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
(UIC). (Spain).
Collaborator and partner: Prof. Alberto Estevez. Client: City of Barcelona.
Description: Bio-mimicking Research Project: in collaboration with Dr. Prof. Alberto T Estevez,
(biomimetic skyscraper in Barcelona Sea) Real-time responsive and adaptable structural system.
Ref.: http://albertotestevez.blogspot.com/2014/01/bio-digital-architecture-genetics.html.
• Research Director / 2012
Title: Haute Contour /Hot Contour.
Description: Haute Couture meets parametric design when couture meets contour. Collaborator and partner: MAG “Maksoud Architectural Group”. Client: MAGLAB.
Ref.: http://maksoud-architects.com/en/Project212/Haute-Contour--Parametric-Fashion-Research-2012.
• Research Director / 2010 - 2011
Title: Wind Language – Real scale Responsive Façade System.
Team: MAGLAB Team. Client: MAG “Maksoud Architectural Group”.
Ref.: http://maksoud-architects.com/en/Project171/Wind-language.
• Research Director / 2011 Title: Tabubble – Landscape element. Description: Built project explores the
conceptual idea of mapping performances in the urban scene. Collaborator and partner: MAG “Maksoud Architectural Group”. Client: MAGLAB. Ref.: http://maksoud-architects.com/en/Project170/Tabubble.
Journal article:
Design of Islamic Parametric Elevation for Interior, Enclosed Corridors to Optimize Daylighting and Solar Radiation Exposure in a Desert Climate: A Case Study of the University of Sharjah, UAE by Aref Maksoud, Emad Mushtaha, Zaid Al-Sadoon, Hala Sahall, and Ahmed Toutou.
Buildings, EISSN 2075-5309, Published by MDPI.
Mars Self-Learning Habitat -Generating the Optimum Form for Future UAE’s Space Exploration Missions, Authors: Dr. Aref Maksoud, Prof. Abbas Elmualim, Amani Nasser, Ghsoun Madani, Zain Lahham
Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry (TOJQI) Volume 12, 1368–1383 Issue 7, July 2021.
Generating Optimum Form for Vertical Farms Skyscrapers in UAE.
Authors: Aref Maksoud, Mariam Adel, Aysheh Majdi, Deena El-Mahdy
International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) Vol. 10 ISSN: 2278-0181 Issue 03, 2021.
Robots Challenge, Robots application in architecture and building construction at UOS-M8.
Authors: Aref Maksoud, Yasmeen Atoum, Mohammad Massarweh, Kawthar AlFoudari, Lina Zaqout. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology Vol. 29 No. 7s, 2020.
Parametric -Nature Obsession, Parametric Design due to its flexibility, versatility, and relatability.
Authors: Aref Maksoud, Hala Sahall, Mohammad Massarweh, Duha Taher, Marwa Al Nahlawi, Lama Maher, Sana Al Khaled.
International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology Vol.29, No. 7s, 2020.
Books:
Advanced Research in Sustainable and Intelligent Manufacturing.
Authors: Aref Maksoud, Alberto Estevez, and many others.
ARQUITECTURA BIODIGITAL Y GENÉTICA Book V, By Alberto T.Estevez. Vol.5 - 2019
New bio and digital techniques.
Authors: Aref Maksoud, Alberto Estevez, and many others.
Genetic architecture book III. Vol.3-4 - 2009-15
BioDigital architecture and Genetics book / 2015 ARQUITECTURA BIODIGITAL Y GENÉTICA, escritos.BIODIGITAL ARCHITECTURE & GENETICS, By Alberto T.Estevez. . P.147. P.162. P. 183. P.199.P.240. P241.
Genetic architecture 3 book / 2009
New bio and digital techniques, book edited by Alberto Estevez, Niel Leach, Dennis Dollens,
Bernard Cache, Agusti Fontarnau, Josep Corco, Mcheal Hensel, Judith Urbano, Behrokh
Khoshnevis. Barcelona. P.21. P.30 P.91. P. 198. P.199. P203.
Biennale Beijing 2008 Book / 2008
(Im) material Processes – New digital techniques for architecture.
Ref.: http://maksoud-architects.com/en/News75/MAG-LAB-in-Architecture-Biennale-Beijing-2008-Book.
Aref Maksoud At AAcadia / 2010
Author:Alberto T. Estévez; Biogenetic Architecture, Universitat Internacional de
Catalunya, Barcelona - Spain.
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Journal and newspaper
Wrote a script for many local and international newspapers” The University of Sharjah’s Engineering Students Design a 3D Habitat on Mars: at Sharjah News, Al Khaleej News, Al-Fajr News, Al Watan, 24.ae, Nabd website, the Bharat express news, socially keeda, and University of Sharjah official website.
Interviews speaker at Akhbar Al Dar and Amasi Tv Programme where it was important to do such great publicity about AED students projects, and certainly an excellent marketing tool for the department, college and most importantly the University.
Sharjah24 Media and press – Al Sharjah, UAE / 2020
https://www.sharjah24.ae/ar/studies-research/universities/ قسم-الهندسة-المعمارية-بجامعة-الشارقة-يصمم-/ 219800
حائطا-رقميا.
Arkinet Italian Magazine - Ephemeral / 2010
Taller Internacional En Sicilia.
Newspaper - Mostrid – itally / September 2010 .
International Online Magazines.
suckerPUNCH daily / USA-Europe / 2008 - 2012
Ref.: http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/tag/arefmaksoud/
MAGLAB (aref MAKSOUD) at FORMAKERS Europe-Italy / September 2012
Haute Contour Research Project.
Ref.:http://www.formakers.eu/project-619-aref-maksoud-maglab-haute-contour
Journal - Reviewer / 2010 – 2020:
Sustainable Nature-Inspired Architecture In David Ting and Jacqueline Stagner (editors), Sustainable Engineering Technologies and Architectures, AIP Publishing, Melville, NY (USA), 2021. Book Chapter Review.
Low Impact Development (LID) Solutions for Flood-Resilient Urbanization Journal of the Institute of Town Planners Sri Lanka (ITPSL).
Cultivating Knitted Mycelium Composite Assembly BIODIG / RESIM CONFERENCE 2020. Genetic Architecture Book 3,4.
Bacterial Tectonic Sculpting: a process-oriented approach to a biologically induced material and advanced fabrication practice, BIODIG / RESIM CONFERENCE 2020. Genetic Architecture Book 3,4.
Evolutionary Tools and the Practice of Architecture: from Appropriated Typology to Becoming the Black Boxes of CAAD BIODIG / RESIM CONFERENCE 2020. Genetic Architecture Book 3,4.
Co-Editor for the workshops and researches part of IBDAAT Magazine.
Decree No. 5019, Ibdaat Magazine Established in 2003, Contains 140-160 pages. Published in
Arabic language and includes a general brief in English. (www.ibdaat-sy.com). Editorial-Research
Department: MAG LAB “Materials - Advanced Architecture - Generative Laboratory”
IBDAAT Magazine has published Aref’s workshops and researches in 8
Issues Issue 1. 2010. Biodigital master workshops. Barcelona, Spain. Issue 2.
2010. Creative Art in architecture. Damascus, Syria.
Issue 3. 2010. Biodigital master workshops. Barcelona, Spain.
Issue 4. 2010. Digital Obsession -Parametric design workshops. Damascus, Syria.
Issue 1. 2011. Digital ObsessionWorkshops, Damascus, Syria.
Issue 2. 2011. Creative Art in architecture” real scale Installations”. Damascus, Syria.
Issue 3. 2011. CADCAM workshops at AIU. Damascus, Syria.
Issue 4. 2011. BIODIGITAL master workshops. Barcelona, Spain.
Conferences:
Organizing Committee Member.
ICTEMR 2022 website as International Advisory Committee Member.
https://ictemr.com/international-advisory-committee.php.
Papers reviewer as National Advisory Board for the full paper submitted by participants to the“27th World Conference on Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (27th WCASET)” March 2020, Dubai, UAE - The papers will be published in Scopus Indexed Journals. 2020.
World Conference Applied Science Engineering and Technology / 2020
WCASET Conference organization has been invited and selected Dr.Aref
Maksoud as Assistant professor of Architectural engineering department-
University of Sharjah to join the “National Advisory Board - and a speaker
of 2 accepted papers” of “27th World Conference on Applied Science,
Engineering, and Technology” which is to be held at 18th -19th March
2020 in Dubai, UAE.
https://wcaset.com/dubai/national-advisory-committee.
RESIM / 2020
As a part of Biodigital Architecture master and Ph.D. Programme, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, RESIM 2020 Conference organization has been invited and selected Dr.Aref Maksoud as Assistant professor of Architectural engineering department-University of Sharjah to join the “International BIODIG 2020 Review Panel” of “4th International Conference of Biodigital Architecture and Genetics” which is to be held at 03th - 05th June 2020 in Barcelona, Spain.
Conference organization
iBAG - iNSTITUTE FOR BiODiGITAL ARCHITECTURE & GENETICS
Genetic Architectures Research Group & Office
University Master in Biodigital Architecture
ESARQ School of Architecture, UIC Barcelona
http://www.biodigitalarchitecture.com/committees.html.
6- SECOND ENGINEERING FORUM – FUTURE ENGINEERING / AL SHARJAH MUNICIPALITY / 2020
Dr.Aref Maksoud as Assistant professor of the Architectural engineering department-University of Sharjah invited by the municipality of Sharjah to join the forum as a speaker.
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, Sharjah City Municipality was holding the Second Sharjah Engineering Forum (SEF) under the slogan “Future Engineering,” in collaboration with the Arab Union for Investment and Real Estate Development and a number of government departments.
The 2nd SEF was over two days. The first day activities included lectures, workshops, and seminars discussing engineering topics, and targeting engineering specialists, students, and stakeholders.
On the second day, the participating entities presented working papers on three topics; The first topic on "Utilization of the Digital Revolution in Improving Government Work" discussed by Sharjah City Municipality, Department of Housing, SEWA, and RTA.
The second topic on "Innovative Urban Planning for a Sustainable Urban Environment" was delivered by the Sharjah Town Planning and Survey Department and Urban Planning Council; while the third topic on "Integrating Modern Technologies in the Real Estate Engineering Sector" was handled by the Arab Union for Investment and Real Estate Development.
Speaker at Biodigital-Genetic architecture conference - Barcelona, Spain / May 2011- June 2017
.International conference. 2011, 30th May until 3rd June - 2017, 7th until 9th June
Ref.: http://maksoud-architects.com/en/News71/Biodigital-Genetic-architecture---International-conference.
Speaker at Biodigital-Genetic architecture conference - Barcelona, Spain / June 2017
.International conference. 2017, 7th until 9th June
Ref.: http://maksoud-architects.com/en/News71/Biodigital-Genetic-architecture---International-conference.
Speaker at Biodigital Architecture and Parametric Design conference / September 2011
Damascus, Syria. 12th September 2011.
Ref.: http://maksoud-architects.com/en/News77/BiodigitalArchitecture-and-Parametric-Design-conference---Middle-East-.
International festival for architecture and media, Florence – Italy / 2009
"Beyondmedia 2009"spot on schools exhibition, features the work of Architect Aref Maksoud in “genetic architecture-tensigrity Barcelona tower” at the Biodigital architecture Master ”ESARQ – 2008”.
As a Master and PhD Assistant and visitor Professor, I had the opportunity to advice graduate students including, teaching design studio practice and to work closely with students (in groups and one-on-one cases). Having experienced myself many of the difficulties of a graduate student, for example, the switching from a problem solving to a problem understanding mind set, the pursuit of individual research, and the articulation of results for my dissertation, I’ve helped many . graduate students in overcoming these difficulties
I use a variety of techniques to motivate my students. one of these techniques is to ask the students in some classes to work in digital fabrication and prototypes in the design process to move from digital and parametric design to fabrication process and discuss the construction techniques and problems by doing a small scale prototype or scale 1 to 1in some cases such as building a pavilion or installations. This approach gives the students the opportunity to think about the structural problems through the design process and lets them understand the used software and tools as a strategy for design and fabrication not only as a drafting tool.
Another technique is to convey enthusiasm for the course topics. Most of my enthusiasm comes from my love of teaching, but my enthusiasm also comes from recognition of the technical and societal implications of computer technologies in design topics. In most cases, students become enthusiastic in response to my active lectures and discussions style. The use of examples from real life also provides a source of motivation; associating topics from the classroom with either current events or my professional experiences helps show the students why the topics being covered are useful and important.
In another class, (Information systems and design - parametric design and digital fabrication), when designing weekly projects or solving a designing and/or a software usage problem, I always asked the students to first think about the problem, discuss the requirements, and then start their own interactive design. For such, after this brainstorming phase, where the students were given an opportunity to understand the problem, I gave the students some time to solve the problem themselves. Only then I proceeded to guide the students in the solution of the problem at hand. This approach gives the students the opportunity to think about the problem beforehand and experience some of the difficulties one may encounter in real-world projects.
When teaching the students, I see myself as a bridge between the architecture, research and the practice of software. I recognize my role as a professor as a channel to disseminate the lessons learned in the parametric design research by teaching the leading digital architecture, design and fabrication professionals and researches of tomorrow. Trying to make my students skillful with BIM and CAD-Computer-Aided Design and CAM technologies-Digital Fabrication; and experienced enough with their application and use in Architectural Design process to best achieve course objectives.
I believe that my ten years of academic experience and working as an assistant professor and Architect and parametric designer prepared me to be an effective researcher And provided me with high skills to be experienced enough with softwares, tools and digital fabrication technologies such as 3D-Printers, CNC, and Laser Cutter along with software packages to teach architectural students and work with them on their Fundamental Basic and Advanced Projects, Computational Architectural Design Studios and other additional courses of architecture.
To summarize, my teaching philosophy boils down to three key goals: to always challenge my students to excel and expand their capabilities; to always challenge myself to do the same in my teaching, using my parametric design and digital fabrication education research to support my improvement efforts; and to be updated always and constantly explore and implement exciting new curriculum innovations.
