Nicole Baron

Nicole Baron is a Lecturer at the Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart (since 2019) and adjunct faculty at the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development (2015–2017). She holds a Diplom in Architecture from Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and has held research and teaching roles since 2009, focusing on urban resilience, sustainability, and African urbanism. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical urban challenges in cities like Addis Ababa.

Education:

• Diplom in Architecture, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

Research Interests:

• Urban resilience and socio-ecological systems
• Sustainable urban development in Africa
• Smart city solutions and mixed-use planning
• Historical and cultural dimensions of architectural education

Professional Experience:

• Researcher at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (since 2014)
• Architect at HHF Architekten (2010, 2013) and August Künzel Landschaftsarchitekten (2009–2010)
• Junior Architect at GIZ, Addis Ababa (2009)

Publications: Focused on Addis Ababa’s urban dynamics, including resilience frameworks, sustainable building practices, and architectural history. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to global south urbanization challenges.

Grants & Collaborations:

• Peer-reviewed contributions to international conferences on urban resilience and sustainability
• Collaborations with Ethiopian academic and development institutions

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary urban research networks, though specific lab affiliations are not explicitly stated.