dr. P. Nourian MArch (Pirouz)

Pirouz is a generative design technologist and digital planning theorist who is actively researching the utilization of simulation-driven complexity sciences (generative sciences), digital twinning, and mathematical modelling to contribute to sustainable urban development. He is developing mathematical, computational, and gamified methods for augmented spatial planning, urban design, and participatory housing development. 

Pirouz is especially focused on two types of R&D endeavours:

• Spatial Planning Support Systems (SPSS) for Strategic Planning, i.e. multi-actor and multi-criteria decision problems on the design of spatial configurations 
• Spatial Decision Support Systems (SDSS) for Operational Planning, i.e. spatial optimization problems related to the utilization and operation within spatial networks and spatial systems

Gamification, Game Theory, Serious Gaming, and Cyber-Physical Games are frequent themes in Pirouz's scholarly work.

Expertise

• Computer Science

  • Algorithms
  • Data Model
  • Programs
  • Social Media

• Social Sciences

  • Analysis
  • Planning
  • Process
  • Approach

Organisations

Cyber-Physical Design Games, Participatory Design, Planning Support Systems, Design Support Systems, Computational Design, Generative Design, Simulation Modelling

Publications

Research profiles

Pirouz teaches a few specific subjects in Area Development and 3D Geospatial Digital Twinning next to providing general guidance in geospatial analysis case studies and MSc thesis projects. 

• R-Map: Participatory Policy Assessment of the Integrated Impact of Remote Working (Mathematical Modelling, funded by EU, grant agreement number 101132497)
• CU: European Cityverses Uniting for Inclusiveness (Game Design, co-funded by the European Commission [Digital Europe Programme] and the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederlands [RVO])
• BIOZEN SPSS (a Spatial Planning Support System for Biomass Energy Planning) BIOZE, funded by Interreg)
• VITALENS SPSS (a Spatial Planning Support System for Water Infrastructure Planning Vitens)
• COLLAGE SPSS (a Spatial Planning Support System for Renewable Energy Planning in CCTwente)

YouTube Channel: @pirouzaan

Address

University of Twente

Langezijds (building no. 19), room 1305
Hallenweg 8
7522 NH Enschede
Netherlands

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Additional contact information

<p><span>Room 1305, University of Twente, Langezijds Building</span></p>
<p><span>Hallenweg 8, 7522 NH Enschede</span></p>