Eisa Esfanjary Kenari

Eisa Esfanjary Kenari, PhD, serves as the Christovitch Associate Professor in Preservation and Director of the Historic Preservation Program at Tulane University's School of Architecture. With over 15 years of teaching experience and a distinguished academic background spanning architectural conservation and urban heritage, he brings global expertise to lead the program while integrating New Orleans' rich cultural landscape into curriculum development.

His academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor's degree in heritage conservation
• Master's degree in historic preservation
• PhD in heritage conservation and historic preservation

Esfanjary's research centers on the historical and morphological evolution of urban settlements, examining formation patterns, transformation processes, and preservation strategies for inherited landscapes. He investigates how towns and cities mature geographically and historically, with specialized focus on architectural conservation techniques, urban morphology analysis, and earthen construction methodologies across diverse cultural contexts.

No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the provided materials.

He has contributed to 12 research grants as Principal Investigator and team leader, including the 2021-2026 Management Plan for Isfahan's Meidan Imam Square World Heritage site. His projects span Iran's Bam, Isfahan, and Yazd regions alongside Edinburgh World Heritage in Scotland, demonstrating extensive international collaboration with local experts and professionals while mentoring students through hands-on fieldwork.

Esfanjary directs multidisciplinary teams for complex heritage initiatives like the Meidan Imam Square project, emphasizing workshop-based learning models. At Tulane, he plans to expand the program's global dimension while maintaining deep engagement with New Orleans' unique preservation challenges through community-integrated curriculum design.