Nazanin GanjehZadeh
Nazanin GanjehZadeh is a PhD pre-candidate in Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the Daniels Faculty. Nazanin is passionate about the relationship between architectural design and human wellbeing. Her research focuses on examining the impact of light on health, sleep patterns, and circadian rhythms. Utilizing sensor-based and simulation technology, her work aims to understand how daily light exposure affects mood, cognitive performance, and overall health. Her research evaluates existing lighting standards through the lens of daily life by understanding how real-world conditions interact with human well-being.
GanjehZadeh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from Hakim Sabzevari University and a Master’s degree in Architectural Technology and Computational Design from Pars University of Art and Architecture.
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Publications and Presentations
- Nazanin, G., & J. Alstan, J. (2023). Simulating human response to actual light exposure: Comparison of room and human-centric standards. Building Simulation, 18, 3224–3231. https://doi.org/10.26868/25222708.2023.1615