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PATENTS / INVENTIONS

April 2020             PX-01 Switch (Second Phase)
                                Hardware Controller for Industrial Robot Arms
*Presented and approved by the Kent State’s multidisciplinary patent board committee.
                                First-Named Inventor: Ebrahim Poustinchi
                                International Publication Number: WO 2020/028750 A1

                                Filed and approved as:

                                EXTENSION HARDWARE FOR PHYSICAL CONTROLLER
                                EFS ID: 33351428 | Application Number: 62713566

 

June 2019             PX-Alpha Robot Controller (Second Phase)

                                Hardware Controller for Interactive controlling of Industrial Robot Arms in Real-time
*Presented and approved by the Kent State’s multidisciplinary patent board committee.
                                First-Named Inventor: Ebrahim Poustinchi

                                Filed and approved as:

                                EXTENSION HARDWARE FOR PHYSICAL CONTROLLER
                                EFS ID:  34018431 | Application Number: 62746015

DOUBLE-BLIND, PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES

2020                     [Hideen for Peer Review]

In Press                 [Hideen for Peer Review]      

Accepted              [Hideen for Peer Review]

                              Journal paper 
                              Publisher: SAGE Publications (Peer-Reviewed)

                              Author: Poustinchi E. (2020)
                              International Journal of Architectural Computing (IJAC)

                              Special issue
 

2018                      Subtractive Digital Fabrication with Actual Robot and Virtual Material Using MARI Platform
Published              Journal paper (Published)
                               Publisher: SAGE Publications (Peer-Reviewed)

                               Author: Poustinchi E. (2018)

                               Special issue: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Architecture,

                               International Journal of Architectural Computing (IJAC)
                               Volume 16, Issue 4; 2018 pp. 281–294 (December 2018)

 

2016                      Human-Based Design and Digital Fabrication: Behavioral Mapping Parametric Knitter (BMPK) 
Published             University of Kentucky | Washington State University School of Design + Construction  
                              journal paper (Published)

                              Authors: Kalantari S., Poustinchi E., and Ahmadi N. (2016)

                              GSTF Journal of Engineering Technology (JET)

                              Print ISSN: 2251-3701, Volume 4, Issue 1; 2016 pp. 13 – 17

BOOK / BOOK CHAPTER

2020                      Robotics as a Storytelling/Experience Medium (RAASEM)

In Press                  Using robotics as a cyberphysical medium for Storytelling and user experience

ForthComing         Publisher: Routledge (Invited)

                               Book Title: DATA & MATTER
                               Author: Poustinchi E.

                               Editors: Frank Melendez, Nancy Diniz, and Marcella del Signore

2019                       Book Chapter: Oriole: A Parametric Solution for Animation-Based Robotic Motion Design
Published               Publisher: Springer (Peer-Reviewed)

                                Book Title: Computer-Aided Architectural Design. "Hello, Culture"
                                Author: Poustinchi E. (2019)

                                Editor: Lee JH
                                18th International Conference, CAAD Futures 2019, Daejeon, South Korea, June 26–28, 2019

                                Selected Papers

                                Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1028. Springer, Singapore

                                Author/Editor
                                Print ISBN: 978-981-13-8409-7

                                Print ISBN: 978-981-13-8410-3

2017                        Book: Selected work from Studio EP, 2016-2017: Studio Ebrahim Poustinchi at the University of

Published               Kentucky, College of Design
                                Publisher: Self-published Book

                                Author/Editor
                                198 pages | ISBN-10: 1546772332

DOUBLE-BLIND, PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PROCEEDING ARTICLES

2020                     Mixed Architectural Robotic Interface (MARI): Augmentation of Robotic Design and Fabrication     

In Press                 through a Custom, Interactive Virtual-reality Platform
Accepted              Conference full Paper with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E., Hashemi, M. (2020)

                               In Uddin M. S., Welty Ch., Soleimani A. (Eds.). Perception to Execution

                               Proceedings of the 2020 Design Communication Conference, Department of Architecture at

                               Kennesaw State University will host the 2020 International Design Communication Association   

                               Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from October 21st to the - 24th, 2020.

2020                     Mech[Animal]Sitelessness (MAS) Alpha: A Study on Speculative Urban Design from User-      

In Press                 experience and Atmosphere Design Perspective     
Accepted              Conference full Paper with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E. (2020)

                               In Uddin M. S., Welty Ch., Soleimani A. (Eds.). Perception to Execution

                               Proceedings of the 2020 Design Communication Conference, Department of Architecture at

                               Kennesaw State University will host the 2020 International Design Communication Association   

                               Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from October 21st to the - 24th, 2020.

 

2020                      Ro-Puzzle | A robotic proposal for moving architecture
Accepted              Conference full Paper with proceeding

In Press                 Author: Poustinchi, E., Fehrenbach, J. and , Holmes, T. (2020)

                               Proceedings of the 25th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided 

                               Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), RE: Anthropocene Design in the Age of Humans
                               5-6-7-8 August 2020, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

2020                      [Hideen for Peer Review]

Accepted               [Hideen for Peer Review]
                               Conference full Paper with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E., Chang, Y.T., Hudak, B. (2020)
                               SIGraDi2020 Transformative Design | XXIV International Conference of the Iberoamerican Society  

                               of Digital Graphics | November 16-20, 2020

2020                      [Hideen for Peer Review]  

Accepted               [Hideen for Peer Review]
                               Conference full Paper with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E., Hashemi M., Krivanek, C. (2020)
                               SIGraDi2020 Transformative Design | XXIV International Conference of the Iberoamerican Society  

                               of Digital Graphics | November 16-20, 2020

2020                      [Hideen for Peer Review]  

Accepted               [Hideen for Peer Review]
                               Conference full Paper with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E. (2020)
                               SIGraDi2020 Transformative Design | XXIV International Conference of the Iberoamerican Society  

                               of Digital Graphics | November 16-20, 2020


2020                      [Hideen for Peer Review]

Accepted               [Hideen for Peer Review]
                               Conference full Paper with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E., Touchette, S., Chambers, C. (2020)
                               SIGraDi2020 Transformative Design | XXIV International Conference of the Iberoamerican Society  

                               of Digital Graphics | November 16-20, 2020

2019                       Robotically Augmented Imaging (RAI Alpha):

Published              Spatial Experience Customization Using Robotic Imaging as a Design Tool

                               Author: Poustinchi, E., Touchette, S., Chambers, S, (2019)

                               ACADIA 19:UBIQUITY AND AUTONOMY [Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference of the

                               Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 978-0-578-59179-7](The  

                               University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, Austin, Texas 21-26 October 2019) pp. 352-359

2019                      Oriole Beta: A parametric solution for robotic motion design using animation

Published              Conference Full Paper with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E. (2019)

                               in Sousa, JP, Xavier, JP and Castro Henriques, G (eds.), Architecture in the Age of the 4th Industrial

                               Revolution - Proceedings of the 37th eCAADe and 23rd SIGraDi Conference - Volume 2, University

                               of Porto, Porto, Portugal, 11-13 September 2019, pp. 227-234

2019                       Mixed Robotic Interface Γ: Searching for a hybrid interface through virtual/actual robots

Published              Conference Full Paper with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E. (2019)

                               14th European Architectural Envisioning conference, EAEA 2019 - Envisioning ambiances:

                               representing (past, present and future) atmospheres for architecture and the built environment  

                               September, 3rd-6th 2019, The School of Architecture of Nantes, France

2019                      Oriole: A Parametric Solution for Robotic Videography
Published              Conference full Paper with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E. (2019)

                               In Haeusler M. H., Schnabel M. A., and Fukuda T. (Eds.). Intelligent & Informed. 

                               Proceedings of the 24th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided 

                               Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural

                               Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA). | ISBN: 978-988-78917-2-7
                               April 15-18th 2019, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, Volume 2, 553-563.

2019                      Oriole: A Parametric Solution for Animation-Based Robotic Motion Design
Published              Conference Abstract with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E. (2019)

                               The proceeding of the Computer-Aided Architectural Design (CAAD) Futures 2019 - Hello, Culture!

                               June 26 - 28th 2019, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South

                               Korea. 132 | ISBN: 978-89-89453-05-5

2019                      Flying Gardens: A robotic architectural proposal for a sessional garden
Published              Conference Short Paper/Project with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E., Hannigan K., and Schultz J. (2019)

                               In Ficca J., Kulper A., and La G.(Eds.). PLAY with the Rules, BLACK BOX: Articulating Architecture's 

                               Core in the Post-Digital Era

                               Proceedings of 107th Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Annual Conference

                               March 28-30, 2019, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, PA. 8-9.

2019                      Mixed Robotic Interface Γ: Searching for a hybrid cyber-physical design/experience interface

Published              through virtual/actual robots
                               Conference Short Paper/Project with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E., Bowmen B., and Swanson T. (2019)

                               In Ficca J., Kulper A., and La G.(Eds.). PLAY with the Rules, BLACK BOX: Articulating Architecture's 

                               Core in the Post-Digital Era

                               Proceedings of 107th Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Annual Conference

                               March 28-30, 2019, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, PA. 116-117.

2018                      Mixed Architectural Robotic Interface (MARI): Augmentation of Robotic Design and Fabrication     

Published              through a Custom, Interactive Virtual-reality Platform
                               Conference full Paper with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E. (2018)

                               In Uddin M. S., Yoon S., Kim L., and W Ch. (Eds.). Virtual + Actual: Process and Product of Design

                               Proceedings of the 2018 Design Communication Conference, Department of Design and 

                               Environmental Analysis, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. 54-61.

2018                      Reinventing Familiar Design Tools (RFDT): Architectural Design Process as a Gaming Experience
Published              Conference Abstract with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E. (2018)

                               In Benyamin J., Bouchard N., Moon W., Reynolds K., and Zell M. (Eds.). PLAY with the Rules,

                               Abstract book of the 2018 Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Fall Conference,

                               University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI. 78-79.

2018                      No Keyboard, No Mouse

Published              A Hybrid Digital-Analogue Hardware Design for Enhancing Design UI and UX
                               Conference Full Paper with proceeding

                               Authors: Poustinchi, E., Wang, S., and Luhan, G. (2018)

                               In Fukada T., Huang W., Janssen P., Crolla K., Alhadidi S.  (Eds.). Learning, Adapting and Prototyping.  

                               Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided  

                               Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural

                               Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), Hong Kong, Volume 1, 553-563.


2018                      Supple[Core]: Interactive Interior Design as a Form of Human-Based Design
Published              Conference Short Paper/Project with proceeding

                               Author: Poustinchi, E. (2018)

                               In Ameri A., and Dagg R. O. (Eds.) The Ethical Imperative.

                               Project proceedings of the 106th Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Annual

                               Meeting 2018, 65-66.

2018                      NK|NM

Published              Hybrid Digital-Physical Hardware Design for Designing and Enhancing User Experiences
                               Conference Short Paper/Project with proceeding

                               Authors: Poustinchi, E., and Luhan, G. (2018)

                               In Ameri A., and Dagg R. O. (Eds.) The Ethical Imperative.

                               Project proceedings of the 106th Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Annual

                               Meeting 2018, 165-166.

2017                      Craft and digital consequences | Micro-Hybrid Exploration at (Full) Scale

Published              University of Kentucky | Applied Computation Center (CoDACC)
                               Conference Full Paper (Published)

                               Authors: Lanham, T., Shaifa, I., Poustinchi, E., and Luhan, G. (2017)

                               In Cursi, S., Elsayed, K., Coraglia, U.M., Rossini, F.L. (Eds.). ShoCK: Sharing Computable Knowledge

                               The 35th Annual eCAADe International Conference Proceedings, 327-336.

2017                       HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION IN THE FORM-MAKING PROCESS
Published              Conference Full Paper (Published)

                               Authors: Kalantari S., Poustinchi E., and Ahmadi N. (2017)

                               In Janssen P., Loh P., Raonic A., Schnabel M. A.  (Eds.)

                               Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided    

                               Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA) 2017 Proceedings, 529-539.

2016                       ROBOBBLE | Form Generation by Flexible Mesh, Interactive Responsive installation
Published              Conference Short Paper/Project with proceeding

                               Authors: Kalantari S., Poustinchi E. (2016)

                               In Corser R., and Haar Sh. (Eds.) Shaping New Knowledges.

                               Project proceedings of the 104th Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Annual   

                               Meeting 2016, 83-84.

2016                      Using Virtual Reality Techniques to Evaluate Urban Architectural Factors in Relation to Human 

Published             Stress Levels

                               Conference Full Pape with proceeding

                               Authors: Kalantari S., Poustinchi E. (2016)

                               In Christensen K. (Eds.) DILEMMA: DEBATE

                               Proceedings of the 106th Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) Annual conference

                               2016, 233.

NON-PEER-REVIEWED Invited JOURNAL ARTICLES

2019                      Post-Screen: A Criticism of Digital Screens
Published              Online Journal Article (Published)

                               Author: Poustinchi E. (2019)
                               Editor at Large: Morey A.

                               Archinect | Online Architectural Journal/publication/resource
                               Published on Mar 22, 2019. 9:30 AM EST | as an Editorial Feature

2019                      “Move! – Good Robot!” or Why I Think Robots are Meant to Be Post-Screen Mediums
Published              Online Journal Article (Published)

                               Author: Poustinchi E. (2019)
                               Editor at Large: Morey A.

                               Archinect | Online Architectural Journal/publication/resource
                               Published on Apr 26, 2019. 12:03 PM EST| as an Editorial Feature

EXHIBITIONS (Peer-reviewed + Invited)

2018-Current        [Im]Permanent Collection of the A+D Architecture and Design Museum in Los Angeles
                                * impermanent collection will act as the central heart of the museum where visitors can 

                                   experience an intimate interaction with the works.

                               Museum collection (Invited)
                               A+D Architecture and Design Museum

                               Los Angeles, CA, United States

2019                       Refworks

                               Group exhibition (Invited)
                               An online exhibition of speculative rooms, curated by Mr.Studio.

                               Instagram, @Refwork

2018                       3-Ways

                               Group exhibition (Invited)
                               A+D Architecture and Design Museum

                               Los Angeles, CA, United States

2018                       7thTypomania (Moscow international typography Festival 2018)

                               Group exhibition (Invited)
                               The Museum of Moscow

                               Moscow, Russia

2018                      T.P.T (Trnava 10th poster triennial 2018)

                               Group exhibition (Peer-reviewed) | Finalist
                               Jan Koniarek Gallery

                               Trnava, Slovakia

2018                      Huroof (Contemporary Typography from the Middle East)

                               Group exhibition (invited)
                               Fully Booked Art Book Fair

                               Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2017                       No Keyboard, No Mouse
                               Interactive exhibition of my Students’ work | University of Kentucky, College of Design
                               Reynolds Building #1

                               Lexington, KY, United States

2015                       ROBOBBLE | Form Generation by Flexible Mesh, Interactive Responsive installation
                               interactive form-making exhibition (Peer-reviewed)

                               Washington State University, Art Museum

                               Pullman, WA, United States

2015                       Local / Not Local

                               Group exhibition (invited)

                               Arab American National Museum

                               Dearborn, MI, United States

2015                       Local / Not Local

                               Group exhibition (invited)

                               Exhibition funded by "Cal State Dominguez Hills"

                               Carson, CA, US

2015                       Morphographic
                               Duo Exhibition (invited)

                               Carpenter Gallery | Washington State University

                               Pullman, WA, United States

2014                       Golden Bee 11 (Moscow International Biennale of Graphic Design)

                               Group exhibition (Peer-reviewed) | Finalist

                               The Meyerhold Theatre Center

                               Moscow, Russia

2014                       UCLA Architecture and Urban Design | Featured project from Greg Lynn SUPRASTUDIO

                               Group exhibition (Peer-reviewed)   

                               Amethyst Cluster, a proposal for moving robotic Architecture

                               Perloff Gallery and UCLA IDEAS Robotic lab

                               Los Angeles, CA, US

2014                       UCLA Architecture and Urban Design | Featured project from Greg Lynn SUPRASTUDIO

                               Group exhibition (Peer-reviewed)  

                               Boeing future factory, Collaboration with Boeing for redesigning the C-17 factory

                               UCLA IDEAS Robotic lab

                               Los Angeles, CA, US

2014                       UCLA Architecture and Urban Design | Featured project from Greg Lynn SUPRASTUDIO

                               Group exhibition (Peer-reviewed)  

                               Opera rollercoaster, a proposal for flying/hovering architecture

                               Perloff Gallery

                               Los Angeles, CA, US

2014                       Local / Not Local

                               Group exhibition (invited)

                               Levantine Cultural Center

                               Los Angeles, CA, US

2012                       9th Tassvir-e sal festival of visual arts | (Two projects)

                               Group exhibition (Peer-reviewed) |Winner of the "Mohsen Rasoul-of" award

                               The first prize winner as the top under 25-year Iranian graphic designer
                               Artists’ House Museum
                               Tehran, Iran

 2012                      T.P.T (Trnava 8th poster triennial 2012)

                               Group exhibition (Peer-reviewed) | Finalist
                               Jan Koniarek Gallery

                               Trnava, Slovakia

2012                       4th Fadjr International visual arts festival
                               Group exhibition (Peer-reviewed) | Awarded with Special recognition

                               Saba Gallery
                               Tehran, Iran

2012                       World graphics day | Isfahan graphics house

                               Group exhibition (Peer-reviewed) | Awarded with Special recognition

                               Isfahan, Iran

2012                       13th Radio poster festival, Tehran

                               Group exhibition (Peer-reviewed) | Finalist

                               Arasbaran Gallery

                               Tehran, Iran

2012                       Tehran Municipality Design Exhibition

                               Group exhibition (Peer-reviewed) | Finalist

                               Iran’s Artists’ House Museum

                               Tehran, Iran

2011                       4th Persian Gulf international poster exhibition

                               Group exhibition (Peer-reviewed) | Finalist

                               Tehran, Iran

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