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Sahar G. Kvaran

Associate Professor, Asociated Professor, Associate Professor in Architecture

Iceland University of the Arts, Other Icelandic Research Institutions

 https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6565-5545
20092026

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Sahar Ghaderi Kvaran is an architect, researcher, and Associate Professor at the Iceland University of the Arts, where she also serves as Program Director of the Master of Architecture. With more than fifteen years of experience in Iceland, France, and Iran, her work spans architecture, urban design, cultural heritage, and artificial intelligence, and sustainability.

She holds a PhD in Architecture, Archaeology, and Computer Science from Université Denis Diderot , Paris VII and ENSA Paris Val de Seine (2014). Her research, developed at EVCAU and ANHIMA laboratories, examines digital reconstruction, archaeological interpretation, and the role of computational tools in building an infrastructure of knowledge. She has contributed internationally to publications and conferences on photogrammetry, 3D modeling, digital heritage, and sustainability.

At IUA, Sahar teaches design studios, research-based design, architectural history, and emerging technology courses. She leads efforts to integrate artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and multimodal workflows into architectural pedagogy, working on an international studio, Iceland- Laboratory of a future productive city,  and supervises MArch thesis projects.

Parallel to the University, she is co-founder of SP(R)INT STUDIO, an international practice working across architecture, urbanism, and spatial analysis. Their projects have received several first prizes in Iceland, including work on the Stöng í Þjórsárdal interpretation center, Reykjavík Government Quarter, and Lækjartorg public space.

Education/Academic qualification

Master, Research Master in History and Civilization, Field: City, Architecture and Heritage, Université Denis Didérot Paris VII and Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture Paris Val de Seine

… → 2009

Award Date: 20 Sept 2026

PhD, Doctoral Degree in Architecture, Archaeology and Computer Science, Université Denis Didérot Paris VII - Sorbonne Paris cité

2010 → 2014

Award Date: 20 Dec 2014

Master, Master of Architecture, ENSA Val de Seine

… → 2010

Award Date: 1 Jul 2010

Bachelor, Bachelor of Architecture, School of Architecture Paris Malaquais - PSL

… → 2008

Bachelor, Baechelor of Architecture Engineering, University of Tehran

… → 2006

External positions

Co-founder of Sprint Studio

2012 → …

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
    SDG 1 No Poverty
  2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  3. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  4. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  5. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  6. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  7. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  8. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  9. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  10. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  11. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land
  12. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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