Mariam Jacob is a confident & enthusiastic designer, actively looking out for professional expertise. She has excelled in several leadership roles and has the strong ability to learn from and balance cultural nuances critically. Her creative process showcases a keen interest in sustainable-driven, context-based solutions that place humanity at the heart of design. She has varied international work experiences and constantly loves to adapt and enhance her skills when new challenges arise. Her current research interests focus on affordable housing, displacement, and marginalization at the intersection of climate change and disaster relief.
Columbia University, New York, MArch, Architecture
Recipient of Avery Merit Scholarship
American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, AE, BArch, Architecture
Magna Cum Laude - CGPA of 3.82
New English School Kuwait, Jabriyah, High School, High School
Avery Scholarship, Scholarship
Merit-Based scholarship at Columbia GSAPP
Inspireli Architecture Grand Prize, 1st Place
Awarded for Graduation Project: "Thin Topographies: Enhancing Food Production in Marrakech"
Selected as the winner after a three-round selection process composed of a multinational jury.
2nd Gold Chancellor's Award, Award
Attaining a GPA of above 3.5 for the academic year 2019-2020
Gold Chancellor's Award, Scholarship
Attaining a GPA of above 3.5 for the academic year 2018-2019
Silver Chancellor's Award, Scholarship
Attaining a GPA of above 3.5 for the academic year of 2017-2018
Bronze Chancellor's Award, Scholarship
Attaining a GPA of above 3.5 for the academic year of 2016-2017
Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award, Award
Involved in activities helping the community/environment, planned, trained and completed a 4 day physical expedition in Cyprus
Dar Jehan Art Award, Award
Top Scorer for AS Level Art in the region
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, Award
Involved in activities helping the community/environment, planned, trained, and completed a 2-day physical expedition in Kuwait Desert.
