Mohammad R. Dastmalchi

Mohammad R. Dastmalchi is an Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture at the University of Kansas, affiliated with the Department of Interior Architecture. He holds a BFA in Interior Design from Ajman University of Science and Technology, an MFA in Design Pedagogy from the University of North Texas, and is a doctoral candidate in Design with Digital Media at the University of Missouri. His research focuses on immersive technologies (VR/AR/XR), design cognition, and environment-behavior relationships, with a particular interest in how virtual embodiment influences design processes and user perception.

Education:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, Ajman University of Science and Technology
• Master of Fine Arts in Design Pedagogy, University of North Texas
• Doctoral Candidate in Design with Digital Media, University of Missouri

Research Interests:

• Immersive technologies in architectural education and practice
• Embodied cognition and its impact on design communication
• Virtual reality applications for spatial understanding
• WEB3 and Metaverse implications for future design paradigms

Publications reflect trends in VR's role in educational outcomes, generative AI creativity challenges, and team cognition in digital design. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing collaborative design processes and cross-cultural communication in design contexts. He is a researcher at the University's Center for Design Research, contributing to interdisciplinary design innovation.