Research
Athena's research connects heritage, digital technology, education, neuroscience and the city: from the traditional architecture of As-Salt in Jordan to the architect's brain.
Research interests
- Architecture and education
- Heritage conservation
- Digital technologies: HBIM, smart planning for heritage cities, digital conservation handbooks
- Heritage in the MENA region
- Neuroscience and architectural education and design
- Urban public space
PhD supervision areas
- Digital heritage conservation strategies
- Design development and AI
- Urban morphology and AI
- Neuroarchitectural studies
- Urban heritage preservation
- Architectural pedagogy
- Sustainable urban regeneration
- Material agency in contemporary architectural practice
- Urban spatial configuration and the public realm
To discuss doctoral research in one of these areas, get in touch.
Funded projects
This section is under construction. Details of Athena's UKRI-funded projects will appear here.