Professional Experience
Co-Director of Secretariat, Aug 2023 - Present
Public Management Research Association (PMRA), University of Kansas
Key contributor to the enhancement, systematization, and upgrade of secretarial operations
Weekly and semi-annual newsletter; website and social media platforms; communication management; membership management; conference and awards planning; board meeting agenda and minutes
Member, Sep 2022 - Present
Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board, City of Lawrence, Kansas
The Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) was reestablished as the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board (ESAB) on September 1, 2024, following the city's advisory board reconstruction.
Proposed ordinances to promote energy efficiency in rental residential properties
Presented on energy efficiency challenges in rental properties and potential local legislation
Supported Renewable Energy Goals (Ordinance 9744), Douglas County Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, Single-use Plastic Bag Ban (Ordinance 9996), Sustainable Capital Projects Policy, Reinstatement of Sustainability Advisory Board (Ordinance 9984)
Summer Fellow, May 2022 - Aug 2022
KU Center for Undergraduate Research, University of Kansas, United States
Advancement of the Emerging Scholars program; engaging minority and low-income undergraduate students in research
Intern, Jun 2020 - Apr 2021
EnTech Engineering PC, NYC, United States
Assisting BIM Team
Graduate Assistant, Jun 2019 - May 2020
Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States
Developing climate action plans
Performing building energy analysis; wastewater treatment plant analysis; GHG emissions, and solar analysis
Energy code support
Conducting investigations of energy use in buildings and construction types
Co-founder, CEO, Jul 2017 - Aug 2019
Paydar Andish Sayan Company (LLC), Tehran, Iran
Projects: Developing sustainability rating systemsÂ
Architect, Assistant Construction Superintendent, Apr 2016 - Aug 2018
Kanisavaran Architectural Group, Tehran, Iran
Projects:
Lomenz Restaurant/ Construction Document Preparation
Shila Chain Restaurant, Tirajeh Branch/ Interior Design, Construction
Shila Chain Restaurant, Palizi Branch/ Interior Design, Construction
Architect, Assistant Construction Superintendent, May 2014 - Jun 2015
Tajang Ista Architectural Group, Tehran, Iran
Projects:
Buon Cibo Italian Restaurant/ Interior Design, Construction
Douran Group Managers` Offices/ Interior Design, Construction
Carpet City/ Food Court Interior and Furniture Design
Nirou Trans Company`s Booth, Tehran International Exhibition/ Design and Construction