Dr Morteza Pourmohamadi
Design Researcher, Educator and Practitioner
PhD in Design Computing and Cognition
About
I am a multifaceted designer, design educator, researcher, and facilitator with a passion for innovation and teaching. In 2013, I obtained my PhD in Design Computing and Cognition from the University of Sydney. Currently, I am a sessional lecturer specialising in design thinking and technology-based units at the University of Sydney, Swinburne University of Technology, and the University of Tehran, Iran.
My diverse design portfolio showcases award-winning structures for events and exhibitions, cutting-edge industrial machinery, best-selling products, as well as engaging UI designs. My areas of interest include design thinking, design-led innovation, and the application of computational methods in generative design.
As an educator and mentor, I take great pleasure in guiding ambitious innovators and entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into reality.
I am in love with logic, innovation, and making.
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TEACHING
The University of Sydney, Sydney (2023 - present)
The Swinburne University of Technology, Sydney (2020 - present)
The University of Tehran, Kish (2013, 2021 - present)
Iranian Institute for Cognitive Science Studies (2021)
Tabriz Islamic Arts University (2006 - 2018)
Student Supervision (2014 - 2020)
RESEARCH
Cognitive NLP Research (Contract with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte) (2024) ▶︎
LiNKODER Design Protocol Analysis Software (2010 - 2012) ▶︎
Cognitive Studies of Designing (with Prof John Gero, 2009 - 2016) ▶︎
Topography of Freelancing Networks (with Prof Andy Dong, 2012) ▶︎
CAD in Mass Customisation Systems (PhD Thesis 2008 - 2013) ▶︎
Emotional Effects of Sound in Home Appliances (MA Thesis 2004 - 2006) ▶︎
DESIGN
Australia's First Compliant Modular Access Ramp (2023) ▶︎
Internet in a Box – Portable Starlink Case for Algolink (2023) ▶︎
Cladding Coupler for Aluminium Truss (2022) ▶︎
Oceanarium Projection Chamber, The Australian Museum (2022) ▶︎
Ovation Protective Cases (2018 - 2021) ▶︎
Floating Work Platform for Sydney Opera House (2020) ▶︎
Bunker Beds for Medical University Dorms (2018) ▶︎
Packaging Design for IZOTwin Adhesive (2017) ▶︎
Rapid Prototyping Lab (2016 - 2017) ▶︎
Self-Drilling Hollow Anchors for Soil Nailing (2013 - 2014) ▶︎
Ovan Backhoe Loader (2004 - 2006) ▶︎
Crusty Demons Skull Truss Structure (2011) ▶︎
Truss Presentation Set: Lectern, Plinth and LCD Stand (2010) ▶︎
PRESENTATIONS
National Manufacturing Week, Melbourne (2019) ▶︎
Generative Design Workshop (2017) ▶︎
Interview on Design Thinking (2017) ▶︎
Design and Archaeology: Material Culture and Affordance (2016) ▶︎
An Ontological View of The Design Process (2014) ▶︎
DesignLab Presentation, Sydney (2010) ▶︎
Mass Customisation and Product Innovation, Helsinki (2009) ▶︎
