As of today, Moshen Mostafavi announces his decision to step down as Dean of Harvard Graduate School of Design. Having served as dean since 2008, Mostafavi shares that he will conclude his position at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year. 

I am proud of what we have accomplished together over the past 11 years, and I look forward to witnessing the School continue its collaborative ethos and engagement with Harvard and the world in the years to come" - Moshen Mostafavi

Mostafavi has made various contributions to Harvard's GSD program in addition to areas relating to the future of cities and urban development. Several of his published works like Ecological Urbanisim and On Weathering focus on the process and methods of urbanization and the relationship between technology and aesthetics. 

With an intention to return to academia, Mostafavi plans to go on sabbatical. Regarded by colleagues as a notable influence in architectural education his work has made an impact in academia.  Information of who will replace Moshen's leadership as dean is still unknown.