Dr. Pirouz Nourian

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pirouz Nourian is an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente specializing in computational mathematics and generative systems technology. He actively conducts research in simulation-driven complexity sciences, digital twinning, computational architectural design, and urban planning. His work aims to contribute to sustainable urban development, addressing complex decision-making questions involving ambiguous trade-offs. Nourian develops innovative mathematical and computational methods for augmented spatial planning, computational urban design, and participatory housing, as seen in his publications on design-build games and open-source participatory construction. He focuses on R&D in Spatial Planning Support Systems (SPSS) and Spatial Decision Support Systems (SDSS), often exploring themes of multi-criteria decision problems and spatial optimization related to urban networks. His expertise spans Earth and Planetary Sciences, Urban Development, Computer Science, and Digital Twin methodology, with a history of engaging in significant funded projects and academic collaborations.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.