Aurash Khawarzad
Geography // Cartography // Geoinformatics // Web Design // Datavisualization // Urban Planning // Urban Design
Brooklyn, New York
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Software Proficiency
Geographic Information Systems: ArcGIS, QGIS, Leaflet, Mapbox, CesiumJS
Web Development: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python
Graphic Design: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop
Education
PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences (Geography) - City University of New York (2021 - Present)
Research topic: Applications for 3D modelling in researching the health impacts of particle emissions from public infrastructure
Master of Urban and Regional Planning - Virginia Tech University (2006 - 2008)
Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies - Virginia Commonwealth University (2000 - 2005)
Employment History
2016 - present: Adjunct Faculty, City University of New York, New York City
2017 - 2020: Visiting Assistant Professor, Pratt Institute, New York City
2017 - 2018: Director of Policy and Strategy, Race Forward, New York City
2014 - 2017: Policy Advocacy Coordinator, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, NYC
2012 - present: Adjunct Faculty, The New School, New York City
2009 - 2013: Urban Planner, Project for Public Spaces, New York City
2007 - 2009: Land Use Aide, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Alexandria, Virginia