Anjali Joseph

Dr. Anjali Joseph serves as Professor and Spartanburg Regional Health System Endowed Chair in Architecture + Health Design at Clemson University's College of Architecture, Art and Construction, where she directs the Center for Health Facilities Design & Testing within the Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture.

Her educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Architecture (Georgia Institute of Technology)
• Master's in Architecture (Kansas State University)
• Bachelor's in Architecture (School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi)

Dr. Joseph pioneers research at the intersection of architectural design and healthcare systems, developing evidence-based solutions for high-stress clinical environments. Her work specifically targets patient safety improvements through innovative built environment interventions, with emphasis on operating room ergonomics and staff workflow optimization.

Her primary recognition:

• Researcher of the Year (2018) - Healthcare Design Magazine

Dr. Joseph maintains an active research portfolio as Principal Investigator on multiple grants including:

• AHRQ-funded Patient Safety Learning Laboratory (current)
• Kresge Foundation initiatives
• California HealthCare Foundation projects
• US Green Building Council collaborations

Through the Center for Health Facilities Design & Testing, she leads interdisciplinary teams in developing and validating healthcare facility design protocols that directly impact clinical practice and healthcare architecture standards nationwide.