Architect | Computational Design & Digital Fabrication Expert | AI & Generative Design Researcher Dr. Aref Mohamad Maksoud is an internationally recognized architect, researcher, and educator specializing in parametric and generative design, digital fabrication, and computational technologies in architecture. He holds a PhD in Architecture from Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Barcelona, Spain, where he explored the use of parametric and generative design methods to create innovative and adaptive forms. He also holds a Master’s degree in Biodigital Architecture from UIC, combining computational design and additive manufacturing strategies. Dr. Maksoud’s work operates at the intersection of advanced technology and architectural creativity, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Mixed Reality, Machine Learning, and biomimetic strategies. He investigates how these emerging technologies can enhance the design process, link performance criteria to form generation, and create immersive, interactive, and adaptive architectural environments. His research applies data-driven approaches to design and fabrication, using digital tools not only as a means of production but as a source of inspiration and innovation. With extensive international experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Dr. Maksoud has contributed to leading architecture practices including Zaha Hadid Architects (UK), DPA Architects (Singapore), and Enric Ruiz Geli’s Cloud 9 (Spain), taking leadersh