Dr. Spiro Pollalis

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Biography

Spiro Pollalis is a Professor of Design Technology Management, Emeritus at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He has been serving as the Director of the Zofnass Program for Sustainable Infrastructure since 2008, where he has led the development of the Envision Rating System and conducted significant research in urban sustainability. Pollalis has contributed to sustainable urbanism initiatives in ten cities across the Arab Gulf and has taught as a visiting professor at prestigious universities including ETH Zurich, TU Delft, and the University of Stuttgart. His involvement in urban planning is extensive, currently serving as the chief planner for DHA City in Karachi and contributing to major redevelopment projects such as the Hellinikon site in Athens. An important figure in infrastructure design, he has designed notable structures including the Zakim Bridge in Boston. Pollalis has a Master's and PhD from MIT, an MBA from Northeastern University, and an honorary Master's degree in Architecture from Harvard.

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Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Harvard Graduate School of Design • Cambridge, MA

Professor of Design Technology Management, Emeritus, served Director of the Zofnass Program for Sustainable Infrastructure, leading various research projects.

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).