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Mostafa Alani

Mostafa Alani

Auburn, AL, US

 
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About 

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.

Employment 

Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL, US, Visiting Assistant Professor

Aug 2018 - current
 

Kennesaw State University, Marietta, GA, US, Part-time assistant Professor

Aug 2017 - May 2018
 

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.

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
 

Clemson University, Marietta, Graduate Teaching Assistant

Assisted in teaching two courses:
Design Science | Spring 2016 -Graduate
Creative Inquiry | Spring 2016 -Undergraduate

Jan 2016 - May 2016
 

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.

May 2014 - Aug 2014
 

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.

Jan 2012 - Feb 2013
 

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.

Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
 

Netaq, LLC, Baghdad, IQ, Architect

Renovation of Rasheed Theater; responsibilities included details and shop drawings.

Mar 2011 - Jun 2011
 

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).

Jul 2010 - Feb 2011
 

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.

Nov 2009 - Jun 2010
 

Education 

Clemson University, Clemson, SC, US, PhD, Planning, Design, Built Environment

Aug 2013 - May 2018
 

Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, MY, Masters, Building Technology

Jul 2007 - Aug 2009
 

University of Technology, Iraq, Baghdad, IQ, BArch, Architecture

Oct 2001 - Jul 2006
 

Awards 

Rifat Chadirji Prize, Honorable Mention

2017
 

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.

2016
 

Graduate Student Research Program Award, Award

Graduate Student Research Program Award, College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities, Clemson University.

2014
 

Higher committee for education development in Iraq (HCED), Scholarship

Higher committee for education development in Iraq (HCED) Scholarship, Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister.

2013
 

Economical Houses Design Competition, Other

4th prize winner, design competition | Economical Houses, Ministry of Housing and Construction, Iraq. Mostafa Alani, Mohamad Ahmad

2011
 

Baghdad Entrance Gates Design Competition, 1st Place

1st prize winner, design competition | Baghdad Entrance Gates, Baghdad Governorate.

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

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