Broadly Experienced International Architect, Educator, & Author
Prof. Dr. Mohsen Moosavi is an award-winning Iranian-Canadian architect, Licensed Architect in Iran and Canada, University Professor, Researcher, and Author. With over 25 years of academic experience and extensive professional involvement in architecture, education, and architectural research across Iran and Canada, he has established a distinguished career bridging architectural education, theoretical inquiry, and professional practice, serving as a vital link between Middle Eastern architectural heritage and contemporary global design practices.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Moosavi has contributed to architectural education, research, and the advancement of design methodologies, with particular interests in architectural pedagogy, design theory, sustainable architecture, sustainable housing, design psychology, vernacular architecture, and the relationship between architecture, culture, and society.

He has authored more than 20 books and published over 100 academic and research papers addressing various dimensions of architecture and the built environment. His notable publications include As an Architect: Reflections and Responsibilities in Design and Construction, as well as contributions to the Encyclopedia of Tabarestan and Mazandaran.

Dr. Moosavi entered the field of architecture after ranking 35th in Iran’s National University Entrance Examination in Mathematics and Physics, one of the country’s most competitive academic fields, with approximately one million participants, securing admission to the University of Tehran, Iran’s most prestigious university.

He holds a Ph.D. in Architecture and has conducted several postdoctoral studies in architecture and architectural education.

As a Faculty Member and Professor of Architecture at the University of Mazandaran, he taught for many years, mentoring students and leading numerous research projects. He also collaborated with the University of Tehran as a researcher and visiting professor.

Driven by a passion for the future of the profession, Dr. Moosavi founded the Academy of Architecture Instructors Training, an initiative dedicated to shaping the next generation of architectural educators and modernizing architectural pedagogy.

In recognition of his extensive international professional experience, Dr. Moosavi was awarded the Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) Certification by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB), marking a significant milestone in the formal recognition of his international architectural qualifications and professional competencies in Canada.

A Global Voice in Architectural Excellence
Highly regarded within the international design community, Dr. Moosavi has received more than 20 international architecture and design awards and distinctions, including recognition at global invention exhibitions.

He serves as an international jury member for the Golden Trezzini Awards for Architecture and Design, sharing the panel with internationally renowned architects such as Lord Norman Foster, Daniel Libeskind, and Santiago Calatrava. He is also a recurring jury member for the A’ Design Award and KIOSKedia International Design Awards, contributing his academic expertise and professional judgment to the evaluation of architectural excellence.

International Architectural and Cultural Initiatives
Beyond academia and professional practice, Dr. Moosavi is actively involved in international architectural dialogue, cultural initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

As a founding member of the Iranian-Canadian Architects and Artists Forum (ICAAF), he promotes intellectual exchange and collaboration among architects, artists, academics, and design professionals across international boundaries.

Through ICAAF, he has organized and moderated a series of professional and cultural conversations addressing architecture, art, cinema, music, architectural education, heritage, and contemporary cultural issues.

He has conducted discussions and interviews with respected architects, artists, filmmakers, scenographers, painters, musicians, and other prominent cultural figures.

Dr. Moosavi also co-founded and organized the Persian Garden Suite International Architectural Competition in Canada, an initiative intended to explore the relationship between Persian architectural heritage, contemporary design, landscape, culture, and the Canadian context.

Architectural Philosophy
His architectural philosophy emphasizes the social responsibility of architecture, the integration of research and design, the advancement of sustainable design, and the essential role of architectural education in shaping a more meaningful, sustainable, and humane built environment.