Arash Soleimani is Professor and Chair of the Graduate Design Programs in the Schools of Architecture and Media : Culture : Design at Woodbury University. Arash holds a multidisciplinary PhD in Architectural Robotics from Clemson University’s School of Architecture, where his research bridged electrical and computer engineering, materials science and engineering, education, and human factors psychology. He also earned a Master of Architecture from the University of Nottingham, UK, with a focus on Responsive and Interactive Environments in Museums, a subject on which he published a book. His academic foundation in design began with a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering from Isfahan University of Art, Iran.

Arash has received multiple awards and research grants for his contributions to design computation, with his work showcased at international conferences and community-driven design initiatives. Prior to joining Woodbury, he taught at Kennesaw State University, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Clemson University. As an educator, researcher, and practitioner, he continues to push the boundaries of design innovation, integrating computational methodologies and emerging technologies to shape the next generation of designers fluent in computation, creativity, and critical inquiry.

Education

PhD, Clemson University, US
MArch, University of Nottingham, UK
BArch, Isfahan University of Art, Iran