DELARAM HAGHDEL
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EDUCATION
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York– Buffalo, NY
2019-2023
B.S. in Architecture, Department of Architecture’s Dean’s List (4 Semesters), Minor in Philosophy, GPA: 3.693
Advanced Honors College
Honors Mentor: Provide academic support & guidance to 1st year students
2021-2023
Honors Ambassador: Recruited incoming students, gave several campus tours, and helped with Open Houses
WORK EXPERIENCE
Wendel Architects (Student Intern)– Buffalo, NY
May 2022- Present
Assisted in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, developing construction documents, & site observation
Architecture Freshmen Peer Mentor– Buffalo, NY
September 2022- December 2022
Mentored 12 architecture students through their AED 199 course biweekly, provided them with academic support
COMPETITIONS
Autonomous Vehicle Design Challenge (Honorable Mention)- remote
July 2020-August 2020
Worked in a team of 5 to propose an autonomous Ollie system which built on Q’Straint Quantum Technology that focused on securing Disabled Passengers
UB Architecture Global Health Innovation Competition (1st Place)- Buffalo, NY January 2020
Awarded $5,000 with a team of 6 multidisciplinary women for a proposal developed over a week
Topic: “Intergenerational epigenetic effects of alcohol/drugs during pregnancy in Nigeria”
LISC-AIA-UB Modular House Design (People’s Choice Award)- Buffalo, NY
October 2022
Participated in a day long competition with 6 other firms & partnered with Cannon Design for designing a singlefamily house
UB Senior Housing Design Competition (Top Ten)- Buffalo, NY
September 2022- December 2022
Selected as “Top Ten Best Projects” out of the 40 senior class teams in the semester-long competition
PUBLICATION+ EXHIBITIONS
Research Assistant to Professor Seth Amman - Buffalo, NY
September 2021- December 2021
Self-initiated research on: "Use of passive ventilation design strategies in western modern architecture through Persian Windcatchers,” produced drawings and renders that resulted in an exhibition in the following spring
Tool Library Storefront Exhibition (https://tinyurl.com/y732tnv6)- Buffalo, NY
April 2022
Designed an abstract representation of Persian Windcatchers from recycled bottles, newspaper, and laser-cut wood sheets (featured in Green Window City exhibition funded through the Buffalo is Creative organization)
Intersight Publication (https://tinyurl.com/588yjze6- see pp.128-129)- Buffalo, NY
Featured for my studio project, Secrets of the Arches Boathouse, in the University at Buffalo’s School of Architecture Intersight Publication (annual departmental publication featuring best student works)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
UB Seismic Design Team – Buffalo, NY
April 2022
July 2020- August 2021
Served as sub-coordinator of the Architecture sub-team, responsible for arranging meetings, deadlines, renders, and working with head officials to coordinate important details with the team ahead of competitions
AIAS UB (American Institute of Architecture Students)– Buffalo, NY
Served as Student Representative to third year architecture students
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Journey’s End Refugee Community– Buffalo, NY
September 2020- May 2021
March 2020- December 2022
Led and participated in “Fun Fridays”, a group English conversation program for adult refugees
Summer 2021 Tutor: Tutored refugees one-on-one, two days a week, to help improve their English skills
Food Pantry: Helped organize a walk-up food pantry of fresh meals once a month
AIA Diversity Committee Speaker at Hutch Tech High School – Buffalo, NY
February 2022
Introduced students to what college is like as an architecture student to encourage diversity in the profession
