Pedro Soza | Architecture | Excellence in Research

Pedro Soza | Architecture | Excellence in Research

Pedro Soza, Universidad de Chile ,Chile.

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Education & Experience

  • Ph.D. in Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology (2018)ย ๐ŸŽ“
  • M.Sc. in Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology (2018)ย ๐Ÿ›๏ธ
  • Professional Certificate in Information Technologies, Universidad de Santiago de Chile (2006)ย ๐Ÿ’ป
  • Architect (Professional Degree), Universidad de Chile (1998)ย ๐Ÿ 
  • Bachelorโ€™s in Architecture, Universidad de Chile (1995)ย ๐Ÿข
  • Assistant Professor, Universidad de Chile (Current)ย ๐Ÿ“š
  • Independent Architectural Practice (2020 – Present)ย ๐Ÿ—๏ธ
  • Director, Digital Media Unit, Universidad de Chile (2004 – 2008)ย ๐Ÿ“Š

Suitability for The Award

Pedro Soza is an exceptionally accomplished architect, researcher, and educator whose wide-ranging contributions to the fields of architecture, digital design, and urbanism make him a strong candidate for the Excellence in Research Award. With over 25 years of experience, a Ph.D. from the prestigious Georgia Institute of Technology, and extensive involvement in academic and professional research, Mr. Soza has demonstrated significant leadership in advancing the integration of technology and architecture, with a focus on innovative design methodologies and digital housing solutions. His achievements include numerous awards for collaboration, innovation, and his role in shaping the next generation of architects through education and research.

Professional Development (๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ”ฌ)

Research Focusย ๐Ÿงซ๐Ÿงฌ

Awards and Honors (๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ–๏ธ)

  • 2023: Award for Multi-site Collaboration, VIP Consortiumย ๐Ÿ†
  • 2023: Guest editor, IJAC (International Journal of Architectural Computing)ย ๐Ÿ“œ
  • 2022: Award for Innovation in Partnership Building, VIP Consortiumย ๐Ÿค
  • 2022: FONDART National Grant for ‘Roberto Matta’s Sensitive Mathematics’ย ๐ŸŽจ
  • 2021: Guest Speaker, International Teaching Seminar, UERJย ๐ŸŽค
  • 2020: Arturo Montagรบ Award, SIGraDiย ๐Ÿ…
  • 2008: Fulbright Scholarship for Ph.D. studies in the U.S.ย ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Publication Top Notes
  • Development of a Generative Design System for 3D-Printed Houses in Chileย ๐Ÿ ย (2024) | DOI: 10.3390/buildings14092939 | Cited by: 0
  • From BIM model to 3D construction printing: A framework proposalย ๐Ÿ—๏ธย (2024) | DOI: 10.1016/j.foar.2024.03.002 | Cited by: 0
  • ยฟQuรฉ es lo que hace a Santiago de Chile una Smart City? Dos perspectivasย ๐ŸŒ†ย (2024) | DOI: 10.18682/cdc.vi230.11382 | Cited by: 0
  • Special issue: SIGraDi critical appropriationsย ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธย (2024) | DOI: 10.1177/14780771241232466 | Cited by: 0
  • Restituciรณn Paramรฉtrica de ilustraciones residenciales del pintor surrealista Roberto Mattaย ๐ŸŽจย (2023) | DOI: 10.5209/aris.87629 | Cited by: 0
  • Vertically Integrated Project Programs in South Americaย ๐ŸŒย (2022) | DOI: 10.1109/EDUNINE53672.2022.9782334 | Cited by: 0
  • CoDesign Spaces: Experiences of EBD research at an industrial design makerspaceย ๐Ÿ› ๏ธย (2019) | WOS:000562928600045 | Cited by: 2
  • Smart cities, smart housing, smart habitat: are we there yet?ย ๐Ÿ™๏ธย (2021) | DOI: 10.5151/SIGRADI2021-373 | Cited by: 5
  • Towards the development of Smart Buildings: A Low-cost IoT Healthcare Management Proposal in Times of a World Pandemicย ๐Ÿฅย (2020) | DOI: 10.5151/SIGRADI2020-81 | Cited by: 7
Conclusion

Pedro Soza’s extensive contributions to architectural research, technological innovation, and international collaboration position him as a leading figure in the field of architecture and digital design. His work on digital housing systems, IoT applications in social housing, and his leadership roles within prestigious academic and professional organizations make him an ideal candidate for the Excellence in Research Award. Awarding Mr. Soza this honor would recognize his extraordinary contributions and encourage further advancements in the intersection of architecture, technology, and societal impact.