Hoda Barzegar Ganji is a PhD candidate in Sustainable Architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She holds a Master's degree in Energy and Architecture from the University of Tehran and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture also from the University of Tehran. Her research focuses on parametric design approaches and earth tube ventilation systems.

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Hoda Barzegar Ganji
barzega2@uwm.edu
Phone: 4167297003
Permanent Resident of Canada 350 Red Maple Road
Apt 909
Richmond Hill, ON
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Major: Sustainable Architecture
Minor: Mechanical Engineering
Dissertation Title: “Embedded Engineering: A Parametric Approach
to Performative-based Design, Case Study: Earth Tube Ventilation”
Anticipated Date of
Graduation: May 2019
Master of Science (M.S.)
University of Tehran
Major: Energy & Architecture
Thesis Title: "An Introduction on Different Green Wall Species and
Their Effect on Lowering Energy Usage in Iran"
Supported by: Iranian Fuel Conservation Company (IFCO)
Feb 2013
Bachelor of Architecture
Thesis Title: "Design a Residential-Recreational Complex in Zanjan"
Sep 2010
Grant
National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps)
Milwaukee I-Corps Program
Team Name: MechArch Platform
Role: Entrepreneurial Lead
Aug 2018
Honors
Startup Challenge
Team Name: Virtual Reality, The Empathy Lab
https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/innovators/virtual-reality-the-
empathy-lab/
Jan 2017
University Innovation Fellows, UIF 2016
Student change agent for innovation on campus
https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/university-innovation-fellows/
Aug 2016
Ranked 3rd
in Iranian Comprehensive Exam
Master of Architecture
Between 14000 participants
May 2010

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Fellowships
Graduate Student Excellence Fellowship (GSEF)
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
May 2017
Gaylord Nelson/ Moebius Award
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Dec 2015
Tuition waiver award
Master of Architecture and Energy, University of Tehran
Sep 2010
Tuition waiver award
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Tehran
Sep 2005
Design Competitions
2017 Student Design Project Competition
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE)
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Architecture Team
University of Wisconsin Madison, Engineering Team
May 2017
Cool School design competition, Mongolia
Building Trust International
Honorable mention
http://buildingtrustinternational.org/coolschool9.html
Apr 2015
Professional Experience
ESCA-Tech, Inc.
Project Assistant, Senior Architectural Drafter
o Design and draft for battery manufacturing plants renovation, with
high pressure exhaust and low pressure supply air duct system
o Prepare drawings of ventilated work stations
o Generate and prepare building evacuation plan
o Compile documents for air permit applications
o Provide graphic design services for marketing
o Study ventilation, Heat Stress Index (HSI) and thermal comfort in
industrial work environment
o Prepare proposal drawings for ventilation modifications to reduce
HSI in hot climates
May 2016 – May 2018
LanilCo.
o Architect and Co-designer of a Commercial Recreational Complex
in Chaboksar, Gilan, Iran
o Design Assistant, 3D modeler, and constructional plans designer of
a Residential Complex in Tehran, Iran
Oct 2012 – Apr 2015
Apr 2015 – Sep 2015

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Iranian National Building Regulation
Co-author
Energy Efficiency Document (No. 19)
Chapter of Passive Systems
Section of Green Roofs and Green Walls
Interior Designer
Residential Complex in Zaferaniye, Tehran, Iran
Private Client
Jun 2012 – Oct 2012
National Organization for Educational Testing (NOET)
Head of Architecture department
Educational Consultant
Designer of Practice Tests for Iranian University Entrance Exam of
Master of Architecture
Apr 2012 – Apr 2015
Teaching Experience
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Arch-303: Architecture and Environmental Response
Arch-420: Architectural Design II (Volunteer Assistant)
Arch-510: Survey of Structural Design and Analysis
Arch-520: Environmental Systems: Illumination and Thermal Comfort
o Hold weekly discussion sessions
o Individual student assistance in studio
o Grade assignments, exams and projects
o Record and process grades and attendance
o Be available to students during specified office hours
o Prepare and present lectures on instructor-selected topics
Aug 2015 – May 2018
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Mentor
MechEng-405: Product realization
Art-405: Product realization
Sep 2016 – Dec 2016
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Co-Instructor
“Make your own space” workshop
Presented in the University Innovation Fellow regional meetup
Nov 5th
, 2016
Oxin Higher Education Institution
Instructor
Statics & Building Structural Systems
Environmental Control & Building Physics
Preparation courses for Iranian university Entrance Exam of
Master of Architecture
Sep 2011 – Jan 2012

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Publications and International Conferences
Create and Validate Hybrid Ventilation Components in Simulation
using Grasshopper and Python in Rhinoceros (Under review)
16th
International Building Performance Simulation Association
(IBPSA) International Conference and Exhibition, Rome, Italy
First Author
Sep 2nd
to 4th
, 2019
Sustainable Design Advocacy through the Workflow Patterns in the
Architectural Firms (Under review)
Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA)
Edra50, Brooklyn, NY
First Author
May 22nd
to 26th
, 2019
Flavor-Town: Architectural Recipes for Thermodynamic Fantasy
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
2018 Fall Conference, PLAY with the Rules, Milwaukee, WI
Second Author
Oct 11th
to 13th
, 2018
An analysis on the Thermal Performance of a Horizontal Earth Tube
System
2018 Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild
Co-organized by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and International Building
Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA), Chicago, IL
First Author
Sep 26th
to 28th
, 2018
From pre-design to post-occupancy evaluation, simulation and data
analysis interaction
Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA)
Edra49, Oklahoma City, OK
First Author
https://edra.confex.com/edra/EDRA49/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/4933
Jun 6th
to 9th
, 2018
An analysis on the perception of the building’s threshold based upon
three theories of perception: Gestalt, Transactional, and Ecological
theory of perception
Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA)
Edra47, Raleigh, NC
First Author
May 18th
to 21st
, 2016
Studying and introducing Hatch- Tag fluid wall; deconstructive design
of windows by focusing on interaction with user
2nd
international Conference on Civil Engineering, Architecture &
Urban Sustainable Development, Tabriz, Iran
Third Author
https://www.civilica.com/Paper-ICSAU02-ICSAU02_1029.html
Sec 16th
to 18th
, 2014

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Studying atrium as a daylight providing element in educational-
cultural spaces in the cold climate of Iran
1st
international Iran Lighting Design Conference, Shiraz, Iran
First Author
http://www.civilica.com/Paper-ILDC01-ILDC01_007.html
Dec 16th
to 18th
, 2013
Thermal Performance of Vegetation Integrated with Building façade
E.nova International Congress 2013, Pinkafeld, Austria
First Author
https://uwm.academia.edu/HodaBarzegarGanji
Nov 14th
to 15th
, 2013
A Survey on Possible Alternatives of Placing a Building in a Site and
their Environmental Advantages
E.nova International Congress 2013, Pinkafeld, Austria
First Author
Nov 14th
to 15th
, 2013
A Survey on the Effect of Window Film Installation on Reducing the
Cooling Load of a Building
E.nova International Congress 2013, Pinkafeld, Austria
Second Author
Nov 14th
to 15th
, 2013
Using the Air Moisture as Water Resource in Buildings, Studying on
Persian Gulf Situation
E.nova International Congress 2013, Pinkafeld, Austria
Fourth Author
Nov 14th
to 15th
, 2013
An Introduction on Different Green Wall Species and their Effect on
Lowering the Energy Usage
9th
international Energy Conference, Tehran, Iran
First Author
Feb 20th
to 21st
, 2013
Computer Software
Weak Mediocre Good Proficient
AutoCAD
3D Max and V-ray
Sketchup
Photoshop
Revit
Rhino & Grasshopper
Ecotect
EnergyPlus
TRNSYS
Autodesk CFD
Minitab
ANSYS APDL
Python

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Professional Memberships
Member of International Building Performance Simulation
Association (IBPSA)
Aug 2018
Member of Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
(ACSA)
Jan 2018
Member of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Oct 2016
Member of Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) Feb 2016
Member of Iran Construction Engineering Organization (IRCEO)
Grade 3 in Architectural Engineering, Architectural Supervision
Grade 3 in Architectural Engineering, Architectural Construction
May 2014
Languages
Fluent in English and Farsi (Persian)
Workshops
Dissertation Boot Camp
Graduate School, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Write 3750 words in three days
May 2018
2nd
National Conference on Architecture & Sustainable Urban
Landscape
Tehran, Iran
Member of the board of adjudicators
Review papers
May 2015
Eco Responsive Urban Design (ERUD 2014)
University of Shahid Beheshti, Tehran, Iran
Center of Excellence in Urban Design
Instructor: Professor Ian Bentley, PhD
Translator: Hoda Barzegar Ganji
December 2014
3rd
Design-Fabricate Workshop (Fablab)
Center of Excellence in Architectural Technology (CEAT)
Tehran, Iran
September 2014
AA Visiting School, "The 3rd Place – Urban Machines"
Tehran, Iran
Unit 1: Computing the Anatomy of Tehran
http://www.archdaily.com/466887/aa-visiting-school-tehran-the-third-place-
urban-machines/
September 2013