University of Texas at San Antonio

Arman Nikkhah Dehnavi (Nik)

DB 4.362X, 501 W César E Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78207, USA

Nik@sentinelhive.org
School of Architecture and Planning
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Biography

Arman Nikkhah Dehnavi is a data analyst specializing in building science and a junior researcher focused on advanced computing in architectural research.

Research Interests

  • Statistical Modeling
  • Application of data-driven decision making in building science
  • Web-tools

Work Experience

  • Researcher and Developer at BSP.green (May 2021 – Present)Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran) ,BSPsim
  • Lecturer in Data Science for Architecture at IBPSA-IRAN (Apr 2021 – Aug 2024), Tehran, Iran.
  • Research Assistant at Shahid Beheshti University (Mar 2022 – Sep 2023), Tehran, Iran.
  • Technical Assistant (Part-time, May 2022 – Jan 2023)
  • Designer and Arduino Developer at Fabinnov Fab Lab (Jul 2020 – Aug 2021)
  • Data Analyst and Architect at More Office (2017 – Aug 2021)

Education

  • M.Sc. in Building science, SBU , Tehran,Iran (2023)
  • B.Sc. in Architecture,AUI,Isfahan,Iran (2019)

Publications

  • “Estimating the impact of occupants’ behaviour on energy consumption by Pls-SEM: a case study of Pakdel Residential Complex in Isfahan, Iran” (2022)
  • “Targeting modular adaptive façade personalization in a shared office space using fuzzy logic and genetic optimization” (2023)
  • “Façade design of side-lit spaces for different climates and surroundings by machine learning and NSGAIII” (2023)
  • “Deterministic and probabilistic occupant-centric control’s impacts on the indoor environment in free-running households” (2024)
  • “Early design stage evaluation of architectural factors in fire emergency evacuation using Pix2Pix and explainable XGBoost model” (2023)
  • “Acoustic Design Evaluation in Educational Buildings using Artificial Intelligence” (2024)
  • “Sounds of Play: Designing Augmented Toys for Children with Autism” (2023)
  • “Feasibility Study for Poverty Alleviation by Energy Production with Photovoltaic Panels in Underprivileged Areas of Iran” (2023)

Teaching

  • Data Science for building science-IBPSA (Graduate)