Hoda Homayouni

10911 NE 37th PL Apt#2
Bellevue, WA 98004

Phone:(206)371-0659
hoda@u.washington.edu

 

http://students.washington.edu/hoda/

 

 

 

Objective

A challenging internship position which will utilize and expand my knowledge and computational skills in the field of construction management.

 

Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.

Area of Study: Computational Design and Research.

Admitted for Autumn 2008

  • Master of Science in Architecture

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.

Area of study: Design Computing.

Autumn 2005 - Autumn 2007 (GPA:3.81/4)

  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture

University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

Autumn 1999- Summer 2004 (GPA:3.6/4)

 

Research Interests

Building Information Modeling, Lean Project Delivery System, Space Layout Planning Optimization, Simulation and Visualization of Design and Construction Processes.

 

Computer Skills
  • Architecture software: Proficient in AutoCAD 2008, Form.Z radiosity, AGI32 and SketchUp.
  • Construction Management software: Familiar with Revit Architecture, Navisworks, Microsoft project and Prolog.  
  • Web Developing: Familiar with CSS, Javascript, HTML, PHP, MySQL, Database Integration.
  • Programming languages: Matlab and Java developer.
  • Presentations: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Premier and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Rapid prototyping methods: Hands on experience with Laser cutter and 3D printer.

 

Teaching Experience
  • Teaching Assistant for Arch 478 – “Auto-CAD and Working Drawings”, University of Washington, Department of Architecture, Autumn 2006 and Autumn 2007.
  • Teaching Assistant for Arch 150 – “Appreciation of Architecture I”, University of Washington, Department of Architecture, Spring 2007 and Autumn 2007.
  • Teaching Assistant for Arch 151 – “Appreciation of Architecture II”, University of Washington, Department of Architecture, Winter 2007.
  • Teaching Assistant for Arch 482 – “Web-weaving”, University of Washington, Department of Architecture, Autumn 2006.

 

Language Proficiency

Persian (native), English (fluent), and Arabic (good reading and writing skills, fair listening and speaking abilities).

 

Awards and Honors

·         Fellowship recipient from university of Washington for Autumn2008-Spring 2009.

  • Received academic excellence award from department of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Autumn 2002.
  • Placed in the top 0.5% of participants in the National Iranian Universities entrance exam, Autumn 1999.
  • Semi-finalist in Iranian National Olympiad in Informatics, 1998.
  • Semi-finalist in Iranian National Olympiad in Physics, 1998.
  • Semi-finalist in Iranian National Olympiad in Math, 1997 and 1998.

 

Relevant Course Projects

·         Master Thesis: A Genetic Algorithm Approach to Space Layout Planning Optimization

See http://dmg.caup.washington.edu/pdfs/Thesis.HodaHomayouni.pdf for the documentation.

·         Research Projects during graduate studies:

Context Aware Paper-based Review Instrument: A user study, A Survey of Computational Approaches to Space Layout Planning.

See http://students.washington.edu/hoda/publications.html  for PDF files.

·         Graphic design courses during graduate studies:

3D Modeling and Rendering, Web Weaving, Computer Graphics Programming for Design, Digital Workshop, and physically based rendering.

See http://students.washington.edu/hoda/graduate-works.html  for documents and presentation slides.

·         Bachelor Thesis: The Nature Hotel

See http://students.washington.edu/hoda/nature-hotel.pdf for the documentation and http://students.washington.edu/hoda/projects/naturehotel.htm for pictures of the model and Auto-CAD files.

  • Studio projects during undergraduate studies:

Designing a luxury hotel, a school of art, a multimedia center, a residential complex, and a health club.

See http://students.washington.edu/hoda/projects/portfolio.html for pictures of the models and documents.

 

Volunteer Experience

·         Active member of interfaith group at IECS organization, participating in elder hostel programs. Winter 2008-present.

  • Sunday school teacher for IMAN organization. Summer 2007-present.
  • Math teacher at Refah School for junior high school students. 1999-2000 (one full day per week).

 

Hobbies

Volleyball, Scuba diving, Swimming, Ice-skating, Poetry and Traveling.