Olivera Nikolić, PhD in Architecture, is an architect and researcher at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Niš, Serbia. Her primary research interest is evidence-based design (EBD), particularly the use of data-driven approaches, post-occupancy evaluation (POE), user-centred assessment, and empirical evidence to inform architectural design and decision-making. Her research has a particular focus on healthcare architecture and the evaluation of hospital environments, including the development of structured assessment methodologies and digital tools. Her broader research interests include architectural decision-support systems, adaptive reuse, cultural and architectural heritage, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and digital methods for architectural analysis, documentation, and evaluation.