Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering
Islamic Azad University, Iran
Thesis: Energy-Efficient Spatial Layout Based on POE Model Using GANs Algorithm — Elementary Schools of Tehran. GPA 4.0 / 4.0 · Thesis graded Excellent (19.5/20).
Architect, researcher, educator.
Dr. Marjan IlbeigiMuscat, Sultanate of Oman
Dr. Marjan Ilbeigi is an architect and computational design researcher based in Muscat, Oman, and the founder of MADA, a research & innovation company.
She holds a Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering, where her doctoral research used post-occupancy evaluation and generative adversarial networks to design energy-efficient school layouts. Her work spans energy simulation, zero-carbon design, artificial intelligence in architecture, heritage retrofit, and the psychology of how people perceive buildings.
Since 2016 she has taught architecture and sustainable design at universities in Iran and Oman, led curriculum development that brought digital tools and sustainability into the studio, and mentored a new generation of designers. She currently teaches at the Scientific College of Design and works on research at Sultan Qaboos University.
Her research has been published in journals including Sustainable Cities and Society, Journal of Building Engineering, Scientific Reports and Results in Engineering. She serves as a reviewer for more than ten international journals and was selected as an independent scientific reviewer for the UN Global Sustainable Development Report 2027.
01Philosophy
“Think beyond limitations. Explore new possibilities. Turn ideas into opportunities. Create value that lasts.”
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Vision as a starting point
A strong vision is not simply an ambitious statement about the future. It is a starting point for action — it gives direction, informs decisions, and creates a framework through which ideas are tested.
02
Curiosity with discipline
Asking questions, challenging assumptions and exploring alternatives — balanced with the rigour to examine, refine and connect ideas to real needs.
03
Progress through collaboration
Meaningful progress rarely happens in isolation. Different perspectives reveal dimensions of a problem that would otherwise remain overlooked.
02Education
M.Sc. in Architectural Engineering
Islamic Azad University, Iran
Thesis: Designing an Institute of Energy and Climate Change for Zero Carbon Using EnergyPlus and ANN. GPA 4.0 / 4.0 · Thesis 20/20 · Best Master's thesis at the university.
B.Sc. in Applied-Science Architecture
Islamic Azad University, Iran
Thesis project: Samaa of Molana Center. GPA 4.0 / 4.0.
03Experience
Assistant Professor
Scientific College of Design, Oman
Lectures and workshops in architecture and sustainable design.
Research Assistant
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Data collection, analysis, reporting and scientific publishing.
Assistant Professor
Oman College of Management and Technology
Taught architecture and sustainable design; Session Chair & Co-Chair at OCMT'2026 International Conference.
Founder & CEO
MADA — Research & Innovation
Leads research and development for sustainable and intelligent built environments.
Architect
Anisma Company, Oman
Architectural design for commercial and hospitality clients.
Assistant Professor
University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran
Lectures, workshops and seminars; mentoring; final-project juries.
Assistant Professor
Islamic Azad University, Safadasht Branch
Led curriculum development integrating sustainability and digital tools; introduced design-thinking workshops; built industry partnerships.
Lecturer
Green Palm Institute
Courses on sustainable architecture and design principles.
Independent Architect & Designer
Self-employed
Residential, commercial and hospitality projects.
Supervising Engineer
Tehran Construction Engineering Organization
Supervision of building projects with a focus on sustainable solutions.
Designer & Researcher
Farasazan Handaseh Company, Tehran
Interdisciplinary design and research projects.
Teaching Assistant
Islamic Azad University, Damavand Branch
Design studio support, assessments and seminars.
04Honours & awards
- 2026Independent Scientific Reviewer — Global Sustainable Development Report 2027International Science Council (ISC) / UN DESA
- 2024Top 1% most highly cited authors in Architectural EngineeringBy citations
- 2024Top 2% of authors in Architectural EngineeringBy h-index
- 2026Member, International Scientific Committee — DFBI 2026
- 2026Research indexed in AGRIS (FAO) for AI-driven sustainable school designFAO
- 2022Highest-ranking Ph.D. student at the university
- 2019Member, Young Researchers and Elite Club
- 2019Licensed Architectural SupervisorIran Construction Engineering Organization
- 2018Admitted to the Doctorate as a Brilliant Talent
- 2018Ranked first among Master's students · Best Master's thesis
- 2015Merit Scholarship — Master of ArchitectureTulane University, USA
- 2015Admitted — Master of ArchitectureOxford Brookes University, UK
05Research interests
Tools & methods
- Simulation
- EnergyPlus · EES
- CAD / BIM
- Revit · AutoCAD · Rhino · Grasshopper
- Programming & AI
- Python · MATLAB · ANN · GANs · GA / PSO
- Visual
- Adobe Photoshop
Languages
- Persian
- Native
- English
- Fluent
- Arabic
- Elementary
- French
- Elementary