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Fidel Meraz is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the MArch Architecture at the University of the West of England, Bristol. With qualifications in Architecture (MA, PhD) and recognition as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Meraz has an established career in architectural education across various countries, including Mexico, the United Kingdom, and parts of Asia such as India and Sri Lanka. His professional practice includes significant contributions to architectural programs, validation processes, and pedagogical direction. Meraz has coordinated international collaborations and served as an external examiner in India, while also being a link tutor for UWE's partner institution, the City School of Architecture in Colombo. His teaching philosophy combines practical experience with theoretical research, focusing on architectural education and fostering student development. His research interests are rooted in philosophical approaches, emphasizing phenomenology, spatiality, temporality, and collective memory within architectural contexts. He has contributed to numerous articles, books, and journals at an international level and is a peer reviewer for various academic publications. His professional practice spans design and construction projects in Italy, Mexico, and Central America, with an area of expertise in architectural phenomenology and pedagogy, as well as conservation theory.
Standard postgraduate entry for departments within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment including Engineering, Architecture, and Geography Environmental Management.