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Rodrigo Eduardo Muro Avendano is a lecturer at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Architectural Lighting Design. He holds three Master's degrees in Architecture, Lighting Design, and Industrial Design, complemented by extensive international professional experience in cities such as Mexico City, Cancún, Barcelona, and Stockholm. His research interests focus on the complex interplay between light, space, and the human subject, adopting a phenomenological approach to understand both natural and artificial light as fundamental to shaping perception and emotional experience in architecture. His current doctoral research investigates the role of light in creating emotional architecture, with the objective of bridging lighting research and architectural design. Rodrigo has held various academic positions at KTH, including program director and course leader, and has been recognized with the KTH Pedagogic Prize in 2024 for his contributions to pedagogical practices. Additionally, he has served as a guest lecturer at several prestigious universities and has participated as a speaker in international conferences.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden
Lecturer in the Division of Architectural Lighting Design, focusing on educational methodologies and research in the field of lighting.
Light Bureau •
Worked at Light Bureau and Head of the Light Bureau Academy, focusing on strategic development and knowledge management in lighting design.
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