Mostafa is a distinguished computational designer and researcher with a distinctive academic background encompassing architectural design and computational structures. He is currently studying for his Ph.D. in Computational Structures and Advanced Manufacturing at the University of Pennsylvania, having merited a comprehensive scholarship due to his exceptional qualifications. His academic journey includes a Master's degree in Advanced Architectural Design from Upenn, a Master's degree in Architecture from the University of Shahid Beheshti, and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the University of Tehran.

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His scholarly interests gravitate toward the realm of structural form finding, particularly with an emphasis on using 3-dimensional Graphic Statics for the exploration of Shellular Funicular Structures. He has pioneered a technique, within the purview of 3D graphic statics, for the design of Shell-based cellular (Shellular) Funicular Structures. This methodological breakthrough has initiated a paradigm shift in the domains of Architecture, Structural Design, Material Design, and their interrelated fields. Beyond this, he has exhibited profound involvement and a multitude of years dedicated to research in Digital Fabrication, computational design, and human-computer interaction. His endeavors are geared towards unearthing the nascent prospects in contemporary architecture, allowing for a reevaluation of tectonics and material systems in the face of synergistic advancements in architecture, structural design, robotic fabrication, computation, and material science.

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Mostafa's collaborative endeavors span across prestigious international establishments, including his role as a designer and researcher with Gensler. Moreover, he has garnered valuable experience in architectural design and construction as an independent architect. In the present moment, he is a Ph.D. candidate at the Polyhedral Structures Lab within the University of Pennsylvania's Weitzman School of Design.