Raeesi Mohammad mannan

Education and Qualifications

University Degrees

PhD  in Architecture, Iran University of Science & Technology, 2010-2014

Thesis title: "Semantics in Architectural Works for Improving Mosques Designing; Case Study: Meaning-making (From Geometric and Spatial Aspects) in Contemporary Tehran Mosques"

Master of Urban Design, University of Tehran, 2005-2008

Thesis title: "Pavement Design of Shiraz New Bazaar"

Employment

 Assistant Professor, School of Architecture& Environmental Design, Iran University of Science and Technology, September 2014 till now

Teaching Experiences

• Islamic Art Wisdom (Master Course), Iran University of science and technology (IUST), 2010-2015

• Analysis of Urban Spaces (Undergarduate Course), Iran University of science and technology (IUST), 2014-2015

• Architectural Design 1 (Undergarduate Course), Iran University of science and technology (IUST), 2012-2013

• Fundamentals of Architectural Design 1 (Undergarduate Course), Iran University of science and technology (IUST), 2011-2012

• Architectural Design 3 and 4 (Undergarduate Course), University of Qom, 2010-2013

  Selected Written Works

  Books:

• From Meaning to Meaning-Making in Architecture. Tehran. Iran. (Under publication).

• Islamic City, Nature and Physical Size. Tehran. Iran. (Under publication).

   

  Journal Articles (ISC or ISI):

• "A query in development evaluation of Shiraz areas", (Corresponding Author), Journal of Research & Urban Planning, No: 21, Summer 2015

• "Physical environment meaning paraphrase; comparative examining of audience-oriented, author-oriented and text-oriented (Islamic) approaches" , Journal of Research in Islamic Architecture, No: 7, Summer 2015

• "Explaining appropriate colors for residential sub-spaces based on Islamic teachings", Journal of Naqshejahan-Basic studies and New Technologies of Architecture and Planning, Acceptance in summer 2015

• "Explanation the substantive distinction between city and village based on Quranic literature", Journal of Bagh-e Nazar, Acceptance in autumn 2015

• "Semantic in architectural works based on Islamic view", (Corresponding Author), Journal of Naqshejahan-Basic studies and New Technologies of Architecture and Planning, Acceptance in spring 2015

• "Geometric-spatial evaluation of Tehran contemporary mosques by using thematic analysis of religious texts" (Corresponding Author), Journal of Research in Islamic Architecture, No: 4, Autumn 2014

• "An introduction to the symbolism in Islamic architecture" (Corresponding Author), Journal of Research in Islamic Architecture, No: 2, Spring 2014

• "Query about the epistemological foundations of contemporary architecture", (Corresponding Author), Journal of Armanshahr, No:9, Autumn & Winter 2013

• "The ontology of meaning in architectural works", (Corresponding Author), Journal of Hoviateshahr, Acceptance in winter 2013

• "Achievability to Islamic identity in architectural works", (Corresponding Author), Journal of Studies on Iranian-Islamic City, No:7, Spring 2012

• "Semiology's analysis of Iranians housing system based on relations of text/housing layers", (Corresponding Author), Journal of Fine Arts, No:46, Summer 2011

• " The optimal size of the city and suburb from the perspective of Shiite jurisprudence", Journal of Fine Arts, (Under review), 2015

• "A jurisprudential analysis on non-desirability of vertical development in Islamic city", Journal of Soffeh, (Under review), 2015

   

   

  Other Scientific Articles:

   

• "Exploring the possibility of different interpretations of an architectural work", Journal of Manzar, No:7, Spring 2010

• "A framework for a desired pavement performance", Journal of Road & Structure, No:68, 2010

• "The process of empowerment of urban distressed areas with emphasis on the participation of non-governmental sectors", Journal of Abadi, No: 62, Spring 2009

• "Public participation in urban planning and the possibility of its implementation", Journal of Fars Construction Engineering Organization, No: 62 & 63, 2009

• "A method for determining the type of intervention in urban distressed spaces based on site zoning", Journal of  Architecture Process, No: 10 & 11, 2009

   

  Conference Attendance

• 2^nd International Conference on "Urbanism & Spatial Mobility", held by Iran University of Science & Technology, (as a paper presenter), Tehran, Iran, 2014

• 1^nd Regional Conference on "Modern Achievements in Civil Engineering", held by Islamic Azad University, (as a paper presenter), Tehran, Iran, 2009

• 2^nd International Festival of Research & Innovation on Urban Management, held by Tehran Urban Planning & Research Center, (as a paper presenter), Tehran, Iran, 2009

• 1^nd Regional Conference on "Southern women and social-cultural fields", held by Islamic Azad University, (as a paper presenter), Lamerd, Iran, 2008

• 1^nd Regional Conference on "South of Fars province, the growth and development core of the province", held by Islamic Azad University, (as a paper presenter), Lamerd, Iran, 2008

  Research Projects

• Team Leader "Guiding principles of primary schools design with emphasis on the time and place conditions of Qom city", co-sponsored and implemented by "Organization for Development, Renovation and Equipping Schools Of Qom". 2014-2015

• Team Leader "Architectural studies of master plan of the holy shrine of Fatima-Al-Masumeh", co-sponsored and implemented by "The trusteeship of the holy shrine of Fatima-Al-Masumeh". 2012-2014

• Team Member "Implementation of Islamic identity in new cities", co-sponsored and implemented by "The ministry of roads and and urban development of islamic republic of Iran". 2012

• Team Leader "Ranking of Shiraz city areas based on development indicators", co-sponsored and implemented by "Planning department of Shiraz municipality". 2011

• Team Leader "Spatial analysis of Esfahan gate of Shiraz", co-sponsored and implemented by "Cultural historic district municipality of Shiraz". 2007

• Team Leader "Urban design guideline of police town", co-sponsored and implemented by "Architecture & urbanism department of Shiraz municipality". 2006

  Awards and Scholarships

• "Letter of Appreciation", issued by the Qom construction engineering organization for being selected as the prominent engineer between Qom province engineers, 2012

• "Letter of Appreciation", issued by the Iran university of science and technology (IUST) for Acquiring the first rank between PhD students of architecture, 2012

• Acquiring the third rank in postgraduate national entrance examination in urban design, Iran, 2005

  Assignments and Consultations

• Administrative directorof of Journal of Research in Islamic Architecture, 2014 till now

• Reviewer in numerous scientific journals (Journal of Studies on Iranian-Islamic City, The International Journal of Architecture and Urban Planning, The Journal of Research in Islamic Architecture and etc.), 2014 till now

• Member of judgment advisory board in the third international policy forum on urban growth and conservation, Tehran, Iran, 2015

• Member of judgment advisory board in the 9^nd national conference on world environment day (Protection of water, save lives), Tehran, Iran, 2015

• Member of scientific committee in the second national conference on applied researches in civil, architecture and urban management, Tehran, Iran, 2014

• Member of judgment advisory board in the national conference on Islamic-Iranian architecture, Gilan, Iran, 2014

• Member of Center of Exellence in Islamic Architecture, Iran University of Science and Technology, 2013 till now

• Director of research and development office in district 13 of Tehran municipality, 2008-2010

• Director of district 13 urban design projects of Tehran municipality, 2008-2010