Dr. Rahman Azari

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rahman Azari is an architect and associate professor at the Pennsylvania State University, where he serves as the founding director of the Resource Energy Efficiency Lab within the Department of Architecture. His academic career includes positions as an assistant professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Texas at San Antonio. Azari's research focuses on the life cycle environmental impacts of built environments, innovative construction materials for energy production, and carbon sequestration. He has received multiple accolades, including the American Institute of Architects Upjohn Research Grant and recognition as a Researcher of the Year by the Illinois Science Technology Coalition. His work has been published in prominent journals such as Energy and Buildings and Building and Environment. Azari also co-edited a special issue on embodied energy and carbon efficiency and has been a faculty sponsor for award-winning teams at the ACSA and COTE Top Ten competitions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture, focusing on sustainable design and energy efficiency.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Illinois Institute of Technology • Chicago, IL

Assistant Professor and interim director of the architecture doctorate program.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Texas at San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

Assistant Professor with a focus on architectural design and energy efficiency.

Awards

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AIA Upjohn Research Grant

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President’s Distinguished Achievement Award – Teaching Excellence

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Dean’s Outstanding Teaching Award

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.