Zain Abuseir

Zain Abuseir is a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. She holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Architecture from the same institution. Her teaching focuses on Architectural Design and Scale, and she has co-instructed courses such as ARCH 312 (Architectural Design I) and ARCH 258 (Translation) across multiple semesters.

Her research explores architectural representation methods in spatializing charged and unsettled environments, blending speculative narratives and experimental visualizations. Notable works include her thesis project “Coded Space”, recognized with awards, and “a|rch|natomizing Somalia”, published in journals like Zawia, Ground Up, Atlantis, and Dimensions.

Zain has been involved in exhibitions such as the Climate Futures Exhibition (2024) and contributed to Taubman College's Design Futures 2021 event. Awards highlight her academic and design excellence, including the Willeke Portfolio Competition Honor Award and Raoul Wallenberg Certificate.

Her advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed, but she has consistently taught undergraduate design studios and scale-related courses since 2023. No lab or team affiliations are noted in the provided texts.