Dr. Mehrnaz Ramzanpour | Architecture | Best Researcher Award
Assistant Professor from University of Mazandaran | Iran
Dr. Mehrnaz Ramzanpour is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at the University of Mazandaran, Iran, with a Ph.D. from Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University. Her academic journey includes a Master’s from Golestan University and a Bachelor’s from Mazandaran University, all supported by full scholarships. Dr. Ramzanpour specializes in low-income housing, affordable housing design, housing stigma, and urban planning. Her research has been widely published in prestigious journals such as Environmental Development, Journal of Architectural Engineering, and City, Territory and Architecture. She has extensive teaching experience in architectural design, technical drawing, and studio courses since 2016. In addition to her academic work, she is a licensed supervisor engineer with the Iran Construction Engineering Organization and serves as a reviewer for several international journals. She has received multiple honors, including being named a top student researcher and participating in the Happy City Index research initiative in London.
Publication Profile
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Educational Background
Dr. Mehrnaz Ramzanpour holds a distinguished academic background in architecture, beginning with a Bachelor’s degree from Mazandaran University, Iran (2008–2012), where she completed her thesis titled “Design of Girls’ High School in Babolsar City with the Approach of Promoting Social Interaction”, under the supervision of Dr. Vahid Heydar Nattaj. She then pursued a Master’s degree in Architecture at Golestan University (2013–2016), focusing her research on “Design of Affordable Housing in Babolsar City with the Approach of Income Mix”, guided by Dr. Abdolmajid Nourtaghani. Dr. Ramzanpour completed her Ph.D. in Architecture at Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University in December 2022. Her doctoral research, titled “Explanation of the Socio-Physical Factors Affecting Public Attitudes (Stigma) Towards Low-income Housing (Case Study: Small and Medium-Sized Northern Cities of Iran)”, was supervised by Dr. Ali Sharghi. Her educational journey reflects a consistent focus on social dimensions of architectural design and urban housing.
Professional Experience
Dr. Mehrnaz Ramzanpour has built a well-rounded professional portfolio that blends academic, engineering, and international research roles. Since 2019, she has served as a supervisor engineer at the Iran Construction Engineering Organization, overseeing architectural compliance and standards in construction projects. In 2024, she was appointed as an Assistant Professor at the University of Mazandaran, where she continues to contribute to architectural education and research. Her scholarly engagement extends globally through her work as a journal reviewer for several esteemed publications, including the Journal of Architectural Engineering and Design Management (Taylor & Francis), Journal of Current Psychology (Springer), and the Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design (JSAUD). Additionally, she collaborates as a remote researcher for the Happy City Index in London, where she contributes insights on urban well-being and livability. Dr. Ramzanpour’s diverse professional roles reflect her dedication to architecture, urban development, and interdisciplinary research.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Mehrnaz Ramzanpour has been recognized multiple times for her academic excellence and research contributions throughout her educational journey. In December 2022, she was honored with the Top Student Researcher Award at Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, reflecting her outstanding performance in doctoral research. She has consistently demonstrated academic merit, earning full scholarships at all three educational levels. She received a Ph.D. scholarship (2017–2022) from Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, where her dissertation explored socio-physical factors affecting public attitudes toward low-income housing. Earlier, she was granted a Master’s scholarship (2013–2016) from Golestan University for her work on income-mixed affordable housing. Her academic excellence was also recognized during her undergraduate studies at Mazandaran University (2008–2012), where she received a Bachelor’s tuition waiver scholarship. These awards underscore her sustained commitment to impactful research and her position as a leading scholar in architecture and housing studies.
Research Interests
Dr. Mehrnaz Ramzanpour’s research interests lie at the intersection of architecture, social science, and urban development, focusing on critical issues affecting communities and the built environment. Her primary focus is on affordable, social, public, and mixed-income housing, aiming to improve living conditions and equity in urban settings. She extensively explores neighbourhood dynamics and housing stigma, particularly examining how physical and social factors influence public attitudes toward low-income housing. Dr. Ramzanpour also integrates visual evaluation techniques, utilizing imagery and video analysis to assess perceptions of architectural design and urban aesthetics. Her interdisciplinary approach includes environmental psychology, studying how environments impact behavior, well-being, and community identity. Additionally, she engages in housing planning and urban planning projects that contribute to sustainable development and inclusive cities. Through her research, Dr. Ramzanpour seeks to bridge theory and practice, offering design and policy insights that promote dignity, social inclusion, and spatial justice in contemporary urban environments.
Publication Top Notes
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Low-income housing location based on affordable criteria Using AHP Model and GIS Technique
Year: 2022
Citations: 16
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Low-income housing stigma, results and outcomes: A systematic review
Year: 2023
Citations: 11
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Impact of four physical design factors on mixed-income housing
Year: 2019
Citations: 8
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The Effect of House Facade Signs On the Stigma of Residents Socio-Economic Status
Year: 2021
Citations: 4
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Identifying and prioritizing the social and physical criteria of heterogeneous neighborhood based on the perception of neighbors
Year: 2020
Citations: 4
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Stigmatizing housing facade based on the socio-economic status of residents
Year: 2021
Citations: 3
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Affordability Principles in Low-Income Housing Based on Residents Perspective
Year: 2018
Citations: 3
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The reduction of low-income housing stigma with facade features; low-and medium-sized cities
Year: 2023
Citations: 2
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Prioritization of the Physical Resilience Criteria for Affordable Housing Locating Based on An Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Year: 2023
Citations: 2
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Assessing the public attitude toward low-income housing
Year: 2022
Citations: 2
Conclusion
Dr. Mehrnaz Ramzanpour is a highly suitable and competitive candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her innovative research on housing, public attitudes, and urban resilience, paired with her academic dedication, awards, and teaching contributions, strongly support her nomination. With further engagement in global research initiatives, she is well-positioned to become a leading figure in socially conscious architectural research.