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Dr. Saleh Kalantari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design at Cornell University. His research emphasizes the development of digital tools to understand the impacts of virtual built environments on human behavior. By integrating behavioral sciences, neuroscience, and computational modeling, he advocates for a human-centered approach to design that is grounded in empirical testing. His work evaluates design choices and their effects on psychological stress and behavior across diverse populations. Dr. Kalantari leads the Design Augmented Intelligence Lab (DAIL), focusing on human-building interactions, particularly in large facilities such as hospitals. His research includes creating a novel VR-testing platform to assess wayfinding design and cognitive agent simulation tools for optimizing wayfinding design. His contributions have garnered recognition including the Touchstone Gold Medal Award from the Center for Health Design and a nomination for the National Design Award from Cooper Hewitt. His research is supported by the National Science Foundation and other institutions, underscoring the importance of human-centered computing in design practice.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Associate Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design, focusing on virtual built environments and their impact on human behavior.
Parkin Architects Ltd. •
Worked as a design researcher prior to joining Cornell.
University of Houston •
Taught design courses before joining Cornell.
Washington State University •
Taught courses in design prior to his current position.
Department of Architecture