Ramtin Haghnazar , Ph.D.

Dr. Haghnazar is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at Virginia Tech and co-founder of Dahi Studio, specializing in designing freeform structures through computational design and advanced digital fabrication techniques like 3D printing and robotics. His impactful work spans notable global projects in cities such as Frankfurt, Toronto, and Tehran, earning him prestigious awards, including two Gold medals from the Architizer A+ Awards and various honors at the Memar Awards. He holds degrees from the University of Tehran, where his Ph.D. research focused on developing computational tools for architects. Dr. Haghnazar has also taught design and fabrication courses at multiple institutions and co-directed the Digital Craft House (DCH) from 2019 to 2022, enhancing digital fabrication capabilities and providing hands-on experience for students in complex architectural projects.