• Sustainable and bio-based construction materials and their role in low-carbon architectural design
• Experimental and computational approaches to optimise building material and envelope performance
• Integration of environmental design principles with architectural form, materiality, and comfort
• Data-driven and performance-based design methods for resilient and climate-responsive architecture
• Cultural and contextual interpretations of sustainability in architecture and the built environment

My teaching philosophy is based on the idea that architectural education should empower students to think critically and design with purpose. I create learning environments where theory, practice, and experimentation come together. Students learn through hands-on work, site analysis, digital tools, and reflective discussions that connect design decisions to real social and environmental contexts. I encourage them to question established norms, explore alternatives, and develop a clear understanding of how architecture shapes human experience and community wellbeing.

Sustainability guides my approach in all modules. I support students in understanding material performance, climate-responsive design, and responsible resource use as essential parts of contemporary practice. I aim to build confidence through structured guidance, constructive feedback, and iterative design processes that strengthen both creativity and technical skills. My goal is to graduate architects who are thoughtful, skilled, and socially aware, capable of producing designs that respond to place, culture, and the changing needs of the environment.

I view research in architecture as an act of inquiry that connects the tangible and the cultural. My philosophy is grounded in the belief that scientific rigour and contextual understanding must work together to generate meaningful architectural knowledge. Laboratory experiments and computational analyses reveal the physical truths of materials, while design thinking situates these findings within real social and climatic contexts.

I adopt a critical realist perspective that acknowledges both measurable and experiential aspects of the built environment. Buildings are not only technical constructs but also vessels of culture, identity, and adaptation. I therefore approach research as both analytical and humanistic, seeking evidence-based design methods that enhance environmental performance while preserving local identity and social value.