Ms. Negar Nili | Sustainable Transport | Best Researcher Award
Negar Nili is an experienced professional in urban and architectural design with over eight years in project management, concept design, and data analysis. She holds a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning from Curtin University, focusing on smart active transportation infrastructure. Negar has worked with various architectural and urban planning firms and is currently a Transport and Road Policy Officer at WALGA. Her expertise extends to research, tutoring, and lecturing at Curtin University. With strong skills in AutoCAD, Revit, and SPSS, she excels in leading design projects and teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction.
Publication profile
Education
PhD in Urban and Regional Planning, Curtin University (2018-2022) Thesis: Smart Active Transportation Infrastructure (SmATI) to Achieve Sustainable Mobility. Master’s Degree in Architecture, Gilan University Faculty of Architecture & Urban Design (2011-2013). B.Sc. in Architecture, Qazvin University Faculty of Architecture & Urban Design (2001-2007)
Professional Experience
Transport and Road Policy Officer, WALGA (Sep 2023-Present) Conducting research, analyzing data, preparing policy papers, liaising with stakeholders. Sessional Academic, Curtin University (May 2018-Present) Tutoring, developing classroom activities, co-authoring research. Lecturer/Trainer, Acknowledge Education (Jan 2023-Present) Lecturing, developing teaching materials, evaluating student engagement. Architectural Team Leader, Mobin Sazeh Parand, Tehran, Iran (Apr 2014 – May 2016) Head of Architectural Department, delivered design processes in commercial & medical sectors. Senior Project Architect, Elood Consulting Company, Tehran, Iran (Jan 2011 – Apr 2014) Managed architectural design projects, liaised with clients and consultants, led design teams. Graduate Architect, Shora Consultant Engineers, Tehran, Iran (May 2008 – Dec 2010) Assisted in design projects, prepared sketches, and detailed drawings.
Key Skills
Communication, attention to detail, planning and scheduling. Expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, NVivo, SPSS. Strong project management, data analysis, and design abilities.
Major Achievements
Successful project planning and implementation from conception to delivery. Strong design skills across various urban and architectural projects. Effective leadership and organizational skills in multidisciplinary settings. Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Certifications & Memberships
Member, Engineering Council – Iran, Member, Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management (AITPM), Associate Fellow (AFHEA), Certificates in Project Management, Global Sustainability, Leadership and Communication – e-Grad School
Publication top notes
- Title: Adopting smart technologies to encourage active transportation: a survey of pedestrians and cyclists in Perth, Western Australia
Authors: Nili, N., Izadpanahi, P.
Journal: Architectural Science Review
Year: 2024 (Article in Press)
- Title: Active transportation in future urban environment
Authors: Nili, N., Babb, C., Izadpanahi, P.
Conference: Proceedings of the International Conference of Architectural Science Association
Year: 2022
Pages: 106–115
Conclusion:
Negar Nili is a strong candidate for the Research for Women Researcher Award. Her extensive experience in urban and architectural design, combined with her research in sustainable transportation, aligns well with the award’s focus on impactful and innovative contributions by women researchers. Her leadership, academic achievements, and professional contributions position her as a valuable candidate for this recognition. With continued growth in research output and expanded engagement, she could further solidify her impact and role in advancing the field.