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Peyman Najafi is a researcher in the Smart Architectural Technologies (SAT) group at Eindhoven University of Technology. His research centers on developing user-centric digital (twin) placemaking to empower senior citizens in the inclusive decision-making process of future healthy aging neighborhoods. In addition to his research, Peyman has also worked as the Digital Twin Lab Operational Manager at Eindhoven AI Systems Institutes (EAISI), where he collaborated with researchers from various fields to create new digital twin applications in health, mobility, and logistics. Concurrently, Peyman is a researcher and developer at HAN University of Applied Sciences, working on the system architecture of Digital Twin-enabled (Empathic) living labs.
Major topics in Peyman's research interest are:
- Urban Digital Twins
- Healthy Ageing Communities
- (Design) Decision Support
- User-centric (Urban) Design
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As we continue to advance and embed cutting-edge technologies into our urban and neighborhood decision-making systems, it's crucial to remember that success is not measured by the sophistication of the technology itself, but by the harmonious orchestration of enriched experiences and meaningful human engagement it facilitates.
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
Urban studies, Master, Preparing a Parametric Model for Measuring Vitality in Urban public Spaces, Shiraz University
15 Sept 2015 → 15 Sept 2017
Award Date: 13 Sept 2017
External positions
Researcher, HAN University of Applied Sciences
6 Dec 2022 → …
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Research output
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A user-centred virtual city information model for inclusive community design: State-of-art
Najafi, P. (Corresponding author), Mohammadi, M., van Wesemael, P. J. V. & Le Blanc, P. M., Mar 2023, In: Cities. 134, 19 p., 104203.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Experimenting a Healthy Ageing Community in Immersive Virtual Reality Environment: The Case of World's Longest-lived Populations
Najafi, P., Mohammadi, M., Le Blanc, P. M. & van Wesemael, P. J. V., Jun 2021, 2021 17th International Conference on Intelligent Environments, IE 2021 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 5 p. 9486595Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Redefining Age-Friendly Neighbourhoods: Translating the Promises of Blue Zones for Contemporary Urban Environments
Najafi, P. (Corresponding author) & Mohammadi, M., Mar 2024, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 21, 3, 26 p., 365.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Insights into placemaking, senior people, and digital technology: a systematic quantitative review
Najafi, P. (Corresponding author), Mohammadi, M., Le Blanc, P. M. & van Wesemael, P. J. V., 24 May 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Urbanism. XX, XResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Digital Placemaking and Healthy Ageing: A user-centric approach for empowering senior citizens in inclusive decision-making of future healthy ageing neighbourhoods
Najafi, P., 8 Oct 2024, (Accepted/In press) Eindhoven: Eindhoven University of Technology.Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)
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Prizes
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Best Short Paper Award
Najafi, P. (Recipient), Mohammadi, M. (Recipient), Le Blanc, P. M. (Recipient) & van Wesemael, P. J. V. (Recipient), 21 Jun 2021
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Activities
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Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking (Journal)
Najafi, P. (Editorial board member)
1 Jan 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
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Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Smart Environments (Journal)
Najafi, P. (Editorial board member)
25 Dec 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
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Empathic Research Community - Digital Twin & VR research workshop
Grave, A. J. J. (Organiser), Najafi, P. (Organiser), Hammink, J. H. W. (Organiser) & Bles, R. (Organiser)
26 Apr 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Scientific
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SLIMme Wijk Malvalaan Waalre
Mohammadi, M. (Recipient), Peters, S. C. M. (Member), Grave, A. J. J. (Member), Najafi, P. (Contributor), van Buuren, L. P. G. (Member), van Lier, A. (Contributor), Slegers, R. (Contributor) & Daamen, B. (Contributor)
2020Activity: Other activity types › Living lab › Professional