Ebrahim Poustinchi

Ebrahim Poustinchi is an Associate Professor at the College of Architecture & Environmental Design, Kent State University. He specializes in integrating robotics, computational design, and digital fabrication into architectural practices. His research explores human-robot collaboration, cyber-physical systems, and virtual/augmented reality applications in design. Poustinchi leads projects like the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, focusing on innovative design methodologies.

His work emphasizes parametric design strategies, hardware-software integration for robotic control, and experiential design through mixed-reality interfaces. Notable projects include the PX-Alpha robot operator and the Chameleon Grasshopper plug-in. He has no listed scientific awards but actively contributes to academic discourse through publications and symposiums. No formal advisees or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Poustinchi’s research spans architectural theory, computational tools, and cross-disciplinary applications, positioning him at the forefront of digital innovation in design education and practice.