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Dr. Deborah received her Ph.D. in Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, and has a Masters in Environmental Studies from York University, Toronto Canada. Prior to undertaking her Ph.D studies, Deborah was engaged in professional interior architecture practice in Canada where she designed exciting new workplaces for emerging and established technology and financial companies in Toronto and New York City. Her design work is published in national newspapers as well as business magazines such as Time Warners Business 2.0.Dr. Deborah has over 20 years academic experience in Design programs. In 2023 she has joined XJTLU where she is active teaching in Architecture design studios, environmental sustainability and urban studies. She is currently lead of the Cultural Innovations and Cultural Practices lab (CICP) in the Department of Architecture. She is an active researcher using Space Syntax analysis methods to examine urban and architectural spatial configurations and aims to expand the integration of this exciting methodology into the architectural curriculum as well as her colleagues research. At present she is also actively mentoring junior architecture faculty to translate their project-based action research into research publications.
Research interests
AI Visualization criticaltheory
Architectural and urban design history and theory
Space Syntax visibility, movement, spatial configuration
Landscape and urban morphology
Experience
Associate Professor, Architecture - XJTLU - 2023 to Present
Assistant Professor, Interior Design - Alasala College - 2020 to 2022
Assistant Professor, Environmental Design - Effat University - 2016 to 2020
Assistant Professor, Interior Design Engineering - PMU - 2014 to 2015
Assistant Professor, Architecture - Ball State University - 2011 to 2014
Lecturer, Interior Design Engineering - PSU - 2008 to 2009
Lecturer, Architecture - Georgia Institute of Technology - 2002 to 2008
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. Architecture - Georgia Institute of Technology -2009
M.E.S. Environmental Studies - York University - 2002
B.A. Honors, Social Sciences - Carleton University - 1996
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- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Developing a Parametric Optimization Model for Integrated Photovoltaic Green Roof and Fog Catcher Assemblies at Scales of the Module and Spatial Array Field
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Elaborating a framework that is able to structure and evaluate design workflow and composition of Generative AI Visualizations.
Longo, G., Middleton, D. & Albano, S., 2 Apr 2024, Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies (IHIET-Al 2024): Artificial Intelligence and Future Applications: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Human Interaction & Emerging Technologies: Artificial Intelligence & Future Applications, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland, April 25-27, 2024. Ahram, T. & Taiar, R. (eds.). AHFE: AHFE International Open Access, Vol. 120.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Evaluating Human-AI Design Interaction from the Perspective of Cognitive Abstraction
Middleton, D., 2 Apr 2024, AHFE International. 9 p.Research output: Book/Report/Edited volume › Edited volume › peer-review
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How can physical studio space integrate and support speculative AI design experimentation and visualization workflows?
Albano, S., Middleton, D. & Longo, G., 2 Apr 2024, Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies (IHIET-AI 2024): Artificial Intelligence and Future Applications: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Human Interaction & Emerging Technologies: Artificial Intelligence & Future Applications, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland, April 25-27, 2024. Ahram, T. & Taiar, R. (eds.). AHFE International, Vol. 120. 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Advancing Spatial Ability in the Design of Discrete and Aggregated 3D Green Roof Modules
Middleton, D., 2022, Human Interaction & Emerging Technologies (IHIET-AI 2022): Artificial Intelligence & Future Applications: Artificial Intelligence & Computing. Ahram, T. & Taiar, R. (eds.). 2022 ed. AHFE International Open Access, Vol. Issue 23. 10.54941/ahfe100927Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Redeveloping the Historic Urban Ensemble: The Case of the King Abdulaziz Historic Center, Arriyadh Saudi Arabia
Middleton, D. A., 2021, Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation. Springer Nature, p. 141-155 15 p. (Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Activities
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Cultural Innovation and Critical Practices Research Lab 2023/24 Invited Seminar
Deborah Middleton (Organiser)
1 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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ICSBS 2023 Conference
Deborah Middleton (Participant)
17 Aug 2023 → 19 Aug 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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The quality that lights up!
Deborah Middleton (Participant)
16 Jun 2023 → 8 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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After the Suzou Museum - Its Impact on Jiannan Architectural Identity, A Critical Review
Deborah Middleton (Speaker)
10 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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HTH (History, Theory, and Heritage) Lab research workshop participation
Deborah Middleton (Participant)
9 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …