Sina Ataee
Urban Planner
Summary
Research experience in urban innovation, land use planning, and strategic planning. Proficient in assessing aspects of socio-economic and spatial urban change at multiple scales. Adept at applying innovative solutions and GIS-based dynamic models to the study of urban community and land use planning issues. Goal-oriented researcher with an MBA degree and outstanding leadership, communication skills, and ability to consistently deliver results, known by colleagues for collaborative nature. Consistent record of scientific and technical excellence as evidenced by co-authorship of publications.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
14
14
Certifications
3
3
Languages
3
3
Scholarships
Work History
Director of Mammute Urban Innovation Studio
Mammute Accelerator
Mashhad
01.2019 - Current
- Developed the first practical innovative socio-economic progress to Identified issues, analyzed information and designed solutions to urban problems through Co-creation approach.
- Generated critical thinking processes to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions on local governance scale.
- Created the first asset-based planning platform entitled "Mardoom-Shahr" to engage in urban problem-solving activities to support local governments in Mashhad, Qeshm island, and Kong port.
- Designing the first participatory urban branding process in Kiyashahr port, Rezvanshahr, Kong port, Qeshm island.
Project Manager
Shahr Aran va Manzar Sazan Part Company
Mashhad
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Developing the local strategic plan based on the livelihood approach and asset-based planning process.
- Educating the local facilitators to enhance the public tendency of collective action by forming local groups.
- Provided detailed socio-economic action plan using GIS-based data analysis to promote social entrepreneurship.
- Updated operational methods to implement physical projects for improved efficiency and social resiliency.
- Accelerated progress of stakeholder partnership in local planning by anchoring "Co-Creation" platforms.
Researcher Associated
Secretariat of “Mashhad, a Restorative City”
Mashhad
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Co-founding the first local council for restorative dispute resolution in the Sisabad neighborhood.
- Establishing the first management framework and practical instruction to implement restorative planning on the local scale in Iran.
Strategic Planning Manager
Shahr Aran va Manzar Sazan Part
Mashhad
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Designing a system dynamic model to support the decision-making process in the peripheral area of Torghabeh town
- Develop a collaborative process with stakeholders and regional development leaders to determine smart and sustainable strategies
- Generated and analyzed a spatial strategic plan and reviewed regulations to promote quality of life in future physical growth.
Lecturer, Urban Planning
Islamic Azad University of Mashhad- Khayyam University
Mashhad
10.2014 - 05.2021
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Led and prepared lectures for land use planning, GIS, strategic planning, action planning, urban sociology, and urban modeling classes.
- Evaluated and revised "Startegic planning" course content based on asset-based planning approach.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
Leader of the Think Tank "pedestrians' Rights"
Cultural Organization of Mashhad Municipality
Mashhad
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Designing the first interactive events to promote compliance pedestrians priority in urban streets
- Educating the public transportation drivers about "pedestrians' right in the city"
- Handled 4 training program for local facilitators
- Administrating 10 interactive public events to spread the manifest of "pedestrians' right in the city"
Research Analyst of Locating Urban Public Services
Mashhad Municipalities
Mashhad
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Developed an innovative GIS-based locating model for distributing public services in an urban region grounded on the supply-demand approach
Research Associate
Islamic Azad University Of Mashhad
Mashhad
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Evaluated the master plan of Zahedan using content analysis methods (documents and interviews).
- Developing a strategic planning framework for Zahedan city using stakeholder analysis method, and SWOT technique.
Spatial Project Manager's Assistant
University of Bojnord
Bojnord
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Designing a dynamic input-output model for the regional economy of North Khorasan Province.
- Developing a scenario-building platform to support the regional development decisions in North Khorasan Province using the system dynamic approach and Vensim software.
Project Researcher
Miyanduab Municipality
Miyanduab
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Generated an environmental impact assessment report on landfill
Urban Researcher
Royan Fara Negar System Consultant
Tehran
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Participated in the process of future-making study of Tehran province.
Project Researcher
Farnahad Consultant
Mashhad
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Designing a dynamic system to assess and monitor the strategies of the "Master Plan of Mashhad" using the system dynamic approach and Vensim software
Project Researcher
Planning and Budget Organization of North Khorasan
Bojnord
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Developing the first strategic plan of “Institutional Strengthening and Coherence for Integrated Natural Resources Management (MENARID)”.
- Determining the action plans of "Territory Planning of North Khorasan Province" using the DPSIR framework.
- Prioritization of regional projects based on development indicators using TOPSIS method.
Project Researcher
Smangan Research Center
Bojnord
10.2011 - 03.2013
- Monitoring the location studies and design of the Gifan International Tourism Model Area with a focus on ECO member countries
- Identifying the capacities of nomads and strategies for developing livestock and economic products of nomads in North Khorasan
- Designing innovative solutions to increase the productivity of endowments in North Khorasan Province
- Identifying a new local approach to structural planning in small cities (case study: Ashkhaneh) based on Spatial Graph Analysis
Education
Postgraduate (Post-Master) - Urban Management And Development Theories
IHS, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands 10.2018 - 12.2018
Postgraduate (Post-Master) - Urban Sustainable Development (Climate Change)
IHS, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands. 01.2022 - 03.2022
Postgraduate (Post-Master) - Green Cities For Eco-efficiency
IHS, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands 05.2022 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Urban Planning
Shiraz University
Shiraz, Iran 09.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Planning (Engineering)
Bojnord University
Bojnord, Iran 09.2005 - 02.2010
Skills
GIS (ArcMap)
Sysetm Dynamics Analysis (Vensim Software)
Stakeholder Analysis
Facilitation Skills (Dialogue, )
Co-Creation methods
Strategic Planning methods
Environmental Impact Assessment methods
Space Syntax Technique
Autocad
MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point)
SPSS
Python
Quantitative models in urban planning
Future Making Analysis
Land Use Planning
Certification
Training Course of” The process of providing counseling in low income communities based on facilitation planning”, Tehran University of Applied Science, Tehran, Iran.
Timeline
Postgraduate (Post-Master) - Green Cities For Eco-efficiency
IHS, Erasmus University Rotterdam
05.2022 - 05.2022
Postgraduate (Post-Master) - Urban Sustainable Development (Climate Change)
IHS, Erasmus University Rotterdam
01.2022 - 03.2022
Strategic Planning Manager
Shahr Aran va Manzar Sazan Part
11.2020 - 04.2022
Researcher Associated
Secretariat of “Mashhad, a Restorative City”
10.2020 - 06.2022
Research Analyst of Locating Urban Public Services
Mashhad Municipalities
04.2020 - 08.2020
Workshop of “Urban Regeneration", Neyshabur Municipality, Iran.
11-2019
Leader of the Think Tank "pedestrians' Rights"
Cultural Organization of Mashhad Municipality
10.2019 - 03.2021
Training Course of” The process of providing counseling in low income communities based on facilitation planning”, Tehran University of Applied Science, Tehran, Iran.
08-2019
Project Manager
Shahr Aran va Manzar Sazan Part Company
06.2019 - 08.2022
Research Associate
Islamic Azad University Of Mashhad
02.2019 - 03.2020
Director of Mammute Urban Innovation Studio
Mammute Accelerator
01.2019 - Current
Postgraduate (Post-Master) - Urban Management And Development Theories
IHS, Erasmus University Rotterdam
10.2018 - 12.2018
Application of quantitative methods and statistical analysis in urban planning, Islamic Azad University of Mashhad, Iran.
12-2017
Teaching methods, Khayyam University Of Mashhad, Iran.
10-2017
Spatial Project Manager's Assistant
University of Bojnord
06.2017 - 09.2019
Urban Researcher
Royan Fara Negar System Consultant
09.2016 - 03.2017
Project Researcher
Miyanduab Municipality
06.2016 - 05.2017
Lecturer, Urban Planning
Islamic Azad University of Mashhad- Khayyam University
10.2014 - 05.2021
Project Researcher
Farnahad Consultant
05.2014 - 05.2015
Project Researcher
Planning and Budget Organization of North Khorasan
08.2012 - 03.2015
Business plan development, Entrepreneurship Center of Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
12-2011
"Creativity and Ideation Workshop, Entrepreneurship Center of Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
12-2011
Project Researcher
Smangan Research Center
10.2011 - 03.2013
"Principles of Reverse Engineering Design, Shiraz University, Iran.
12-2010
Value Engineering , Shiraz University, Iran.
12-2010
Training Course of MBA, Technical and professional organization, Shiraz, Iran.
11-2010
Special solutions to increase productivity and sales, The first national conference on management at Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
11-2010
"Crisis Management" course from Shiraz University Scientific Management Association, Shiraz, Iran.
11-2010
Project Management based on PMBOK method, Technical and professional organization, Shiraz, Iran.
10-2010
Effective Marketing and customer management, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
10-2010
Master of Arts - Urban Planning
Shiraz University
09.2010 - 12.2012
Advance GIS, Bojnurd Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research, Bojnurd, Iran.
06-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Planning (Engineering)
Bojnord University
09.2005 - 02.2010