Dr. Steffen Lehmann, AIA RIBA, (born in Stuttgart, Germany) is an internationally recognized educator, scholar, author, designer, and strategic leader. He is the Former Director of the UNLV School of Architecture and a tenured full Professor of Architecture. He is also Co-Director of the interdisciplinary Urban Futures Lab. Before joining UNLV, Steffen Lehmann was the Chair holder of the UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Urban Development for the Asia-Pacific Region. He has held senior positions in several universities across Europe, Asia, and America; including as a tenured full Professor of Research and Innovation at the University of Portsmouth (UK), and the University of South Australia.