Shima Taheri

Dr. Shima Taheri

Department of Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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Biography

I am an architect, urban planner, and interdisciplinary researcher with a PhD in Architecture. I am also a university lecturer, working at the intersection of urban planning, environmental design, and spatial data science. My research integrates urban climate science, nature-based solutions, and data-driven methods, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital twins, and spatial analytics, to address complex environmental and social challenges. My research interests include therapeutic landscapes, urban green infrastructure, climate-resilient and healthy cities, age-friendly and inclusive environments, and environmental justice. I am particularly interested in how nature-based and computational approaches can mitigate urban heat, improve mental well-being, support aging populations, and address spatial inequalities under climate change. My work also explores the regeneration of historic urban fabrics through cultural and creative clusters, tactical urbanism, and child-friendly placemaking. Across these areas, I seek to advance evidence-based and ecologically informed planning and design approaches that promote environmental sustainability, social equity, and more inclusive urban futures.

Affiliations

Islamic Azad University, Isfahan

Isfahan, Iran

Department of Architecture

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Experience

Research or Laboratory Scientist

University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland

15 May 2025 - 20 Feb 2026