Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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HONORS & AWARDS
Timeline
ResearchAssistant

Atefeh(Nasim) Dorostkar

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

Research professional with track record of supporting academic projects through meticulous data collection and analysis. Proven ability to work collaboratively in team settings to achieve research goals and adapt to evolving project requirements. Expertise in utilizing statistical software and maintaining accurate documentation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2025 - Current
  • Design and implement semi-structured interviews and field-based data collection
  • Perform transcription, coding, and thematic analysis
  • Contribute to manuscript writing and interdisciplinary research
  • Conducted literature reviews to support research initiatives and enhance project understanding.
  • Assisted in experimental design and data collection for various research projects.

Research Assistant

Tabriz Energy Research Center
Iran
01.2023 - 2024
  • Conducted research on sustainable architecture and environmental performance
  • Assisted in data collection and analysis for ongoing research projects.
  • Integrated social, environmental, and economic sustainability dimensions
  • Contributed to policy-oriented recommendations

Researcher – Tourism Accommodation Project

Naghshe' Jahan
01.2021 - 2023
  • Conducted field research on local culture, climate, and built environment
  • Used interviews and qualitative analysis to inform design strategies
  • Facilitated focus groups on place-making and social interaction

Master's Thesis Researcher

Soore University
Iran
01.2016
  • Evaluated social sustainability in affordable housing
  • Designed questionnaires and analyzed data using SPSS
  • Studied green building systems (LEED, BREEAM, DGNB)

Education

Ph.D. - Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
01-2030

M.A. - Architecture

Soore University
Tehran, Iran
01-2016

B.A. - Architecture

Seraj Higher Education Institution
Tabriz, Iran
01-2013

A.A. - Architecture

University of Tabriz
Tabriz, Iran
01-2011

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Microsoft office
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Data collection
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail

LANGUAGES

English (Professional)
Persian (Native)
Azeri Turkish (Fluent)

HONORS & AWARDS

Second Prize, Southern California ADU Guest House Design Competition (2022), Ranked within the top 10% of Master’s program (2017), Ranked within the top 5% in national Master’s entrance exam (Iran), Full Scholarship, University of Tabriz (2008)

Timeline

Research Assistant

University of Utah
01.2025 - Current

Research Assistant

Tabriz Energy Research Center
01.2023 - 2024

Researcher – Tourism Accommodation Project

Naghshe' Jahan
01.2021 - 2023

Master's Thesis Researcher

Soore University
01.2016

M.A. - Architecture

Soore University

B.A. - Architecture

Seraj Higher Education Institution

A.A. - Architecture

University of Tabriz

Ph.D. - Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

University of Utah
Atefeh(Nasim) Dorostkar