An architect and computational design specialist, Mostafa is currently a visiting assistant professor of architecture at Tuskegee University, US. Mostafa holds a Ph.D. in Planning, Design, and Built Environment from Clemson University, he also holds a Masters in Building Technology from the University of Science, Malaysia (2009), and a B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Technology, Iraq (2006). He is a LEED Green Associate with a specialized certification of digital ecology.
Recently Mostafa participated at the Rifat Chadirji prize and was awarded an honorable mention for his project to reconstruct Mosul city fabric. In addition, he participated in a design team in an international competition organized by the Ministry of Housing to design economic housing in Iraq and achieved the fourth place. He was also awarded first prize by the governorate of Baghdad in a design competition to reimagine the Baghdad Entrance Gates. Before his current position at Tuskegee, Mostafa served as the supervisor of the Projects Division at Aliraqia University, 2011.
Mostafa’s main research interest lies in the intersection of computational design, digital fabrication, embedded computations, and reconfigurable structures. His research published at the IJAC, CAADRIA, CAADfutures, ASCAAD, SIGRADI, HCI, DCA and ARCC conferences. Mostafa's doctoral research focuses on the computational nature of Islamic geometric patterns. His doctoral research won the first place research award at the Graduate Research and Discovery Symposium at Clemson University, 2016.
Clemson University, Clemson, SC, US, Graduate Research Assistant
Manufacturing the second generation of a robotic kit for children. Institute for Intelligent Materials, Systems and Environments, Clemson University. Supervisors: Keith Green, Ph.D. & Ivan Walker, Ph.D.
Clemson University, Marietta, Graduate Teaching Assistant
Assisted in teaching two courses:
Design Science | Spring 2016 -Graduate
Creative Inquiry | Spring 2016 -Undergraduate
Clemson University, Clemson, SC, US, Graduate Research Assistant
Assist in research modern architectural practice from the 20th century, Le corbusier projects in particular.
Supervisors: Carlos Barrios, Ph.D.
Aliraqia University, Baghdad, IQ, Director of Projects Division
Providing professional and technical guidance to divisions in the engineering department and supervising projects’ design, including the Al-Iraqia University campus in Al-Tarmia designed by Mimar Group, UAE.
Aliraqia University, Baghdad, IQ, Architect
Design and supervision of projects on university campuses, including the Presidential Building in Al-Iraqia University, Sab’a Abkar campus and President’s Office, Al-Iraqia University, Al-A’damia campus.
Netaq, LLC, Baghdad, IQ, Architect
Renovation of Rasheed Theater; responsibilities included details and shop drawings.
Shams Altam’er Construction Company, Baghdad, IQ, Architect
Projects included: Exemplary School in Baghdad, Women’s Cultural Center, post office buildings, and residential (private/low-rise).
Global Construction Solutions, Baghdad, IQ, Architect & Project Manager
Providing technical guidance regarding standards and practices for architectural designs, building components, component installations, building construction, and landscaping.
Graduate Research and Discovery Symposium, 1st Place
1st place award in the Graduate Research and Discovery Symposium, College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities, Clemson University.
Graduate Student Research Program Award, Award
Graduate Student Research Program Award, College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities, Clemson University.
Higher committee for education development in Iraq (HCED), Scholarship
Higher committee for education development in Iraq (HCED) Scholarship, Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister.
Economical Houses Design Competition, Other
4th prize winner, design competition | Economical Houses, Ministry of Housing and Construction, Iraq. Mostafa Alani, Mohamad Ahmad
Baghdad Entrance Gates Design Competition, 1st Place
1st prize winner, design competition | Baghdad Entrance Gates, Baghdad Governorate.
