Sahar Mihandoust

Sahar Mihandoust, PhD is an Adjunct Professor in the Interior Design program at Sam Houston State University's College of Health Sciences, specializing in healthcare design research. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Interior and Environmental Design from Texas Tech University, an MS in Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and foundational degrees from Iranian institutions.

• PhD: Texas Tech University (2019)
• MS: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2013)
• MA: Iran University of Science and Technology (2011)
• BS: Tabriz University (2008)

Her research bridges healthcare design and environmental psychology, focusing on how architectural elements impact patient safety, staff efficiency, and healthcare outcomes. Key contributions include:

• Virtual tour interventions for pediatric anxiety reduction
• Simulation-based ICU room safety assessments
• GIS applications for rural pandemic response
• Medication safety workspace guidelines

Recent publications highlight her expertise in pediatric healthcare environments and spatial emergency response systems. She has also served as a peer reviewer for major health design journals and conferences.