Sahand Abbasi

Sahand Abbasi is an Assistant Professor and Program Lead in Interior Design at South Dakota State University's School of Design. He also serves as a design consultant at Studio West and directs the North America Chapter of the International Academy for Design and Health. His expertise spans design thinking, sustainability, and human-centered spaces.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Interior and Environmental Design, Texas Tech University
• M.S. in Environmental Design, Texas Tech University
• M.S. in Industrial Design, Iran University of Science and Technology
• B.S. in Industrial Design, Art University of Tabriz

Research Focus: Dr. Abbasi explores design strategies to enhance well-being, sustainability, and cooperative behaviors in spaces, particularly for children. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, emphasizing ethical and innovative design solutions.

Articles Trends: His publications highlight themes like placemaking, child-centric design, and sustainable facility planning. Recent work focuses on signage in urban spaces and historical playground design analyses.

Awards: None explicitly mentioned.

Advising & Grants: No student advisees or grant details provided. His consultancy role at Studio West and leadership in the International Academy reflect his applied design work and professional engagement.

Labs/Teams: Leads the North America Chapter of the International Academy for Design and Health, fostering interdisciplinary design and health initiatives.