Sina Ataee

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About Sina Ataee

I am an FCT-granted PhD candidate in Environmental Science and Engineering at Aveiro University in Portugal, focusing on urban environmental comfort. My research investigates the impact of spatial, social ( public perceptions), and environmental (air and soundscape) components on outdoor environmental comfort in urban areas using the System Dynamics approach. In addition to my academic pursuits, I am a co-founder of Mammute Urban Innovation Studio (MUIS), where we design innovative solutions for urban issues through co-creation techniques, asset-based planning, and urban branding leveraging local assets. My current research at MUIS emphasizes developing community-based planning processes that promote public participation, good governance, restorative city concepts, and urban innovation clusters. I hold a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from Shiraz University in Iran, where my research utilized System Dynamics to analyze urban functions on a regional scale, introducing a new definition for urban function that considers space notions and the roles of key stakeholders such as government, planners, residents, and developers. My professional development includes participation in several short courses at the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS), Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands. These courses, supported by MSP scholarships, covered Urban Management and Development Theories (UMDT, 2018), Sustainable Urban Development (SUD, 2022), and Green Cities for Eco-Efficiency (GCEE, 2022). My expertise spans Urban Innovation and Solution designing. I am particularly interested in studying urban governance structures, the impacts of stakeholder conflicts on the urban environment, and analyzing the socioeconomic and spatial actions of decision-makers. Key Skills & Interests- Urban Environmental Comfort - Air and Sound Quality Analysis - Public Perception Studies - Co-creation and Asset-based Urban Planning - Community-based Planning - Good Governance and Restorative City Concepts - Urban Innovation Clusters - Urban Land Use Planning - Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation - System Dynamics in Urban Planning - Urban Governance and Stakeholder Conflict Analysis Feel free to contact me to discuss urban innovation, environmental comfort, and sustainable urban development strategies!