Farzad Hashemi
Assistant Professor of Architecture
farzad.hashemi@utsa.edu
Biography
Dr. Farzad Hashemi is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and the founding director of the Climate-Sensitive Design Lab (CSDL). He holds a Ph.D. in Architecture and two master’s degrees, and he is affiliated with both the School of Architecture + Planning and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UTSA.
Research Interests
Dr. Hashemi’s research integrates urban climate modeling, GIS-based analysis, and building performance simulation. He works at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and data science to develop predictive models that inform equitable and climate-resilient urban design strategies.
Work Experience
Assistant Professor, University of Texas at San Antonio, 2023 – Present.
Ph.D. researcher, The Pennsylvania State University, 2018 – 2023.
Education
PhD in Architecture, The Pennsylvania State University (2023).
MS in Architecture, Iowa State University (2018).
Master of Architecture, Politecnico di Milano University, Italy (2015).
BA in Architecture, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran (2012).
