CIEE Global Architecture & Design

Daniel Sorial is an architect and a computational designer with a background in conventional and parametric architecture. He graduated in Architecture and Building Technology from the German University in Cairo (GUC) holding a Master of Advanced Architecture from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC).

He has studied and practised the field of computational design for more than 7 years, recently focusing on Neuroscience and algorithmic design.

He currently works as a Computational Designer at External Reference, and Leading Future Cities Design Studio at IAAC / CIEE.

Dimitra Gavriela Roumelioti is an architect and designer who graduated from the National Technical University of Athens. She is an alumna of the IAAC’s MAA02 program, class of 2024, and currently works as a computational designer in Barcelona. Her passion lies at the intersection of architecture and technology, with a particular focus on computation and parametric design.

Teodora Popescu is a Romanian-Canadian architectural designer based in Barcelona. She holds a Bachelor’s of Architectural Science from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Master’s in Advanced Architecture from IAAC. She currently works at External Reference, where she explores how AI can augment creative workflows, material systems, and spatial design methodologies. Her work focuses on material innovation, parametric design, and the integration of AI-driven tools within architecture, with a strong interest in digital fabrication, sustainable systems, and public space.

Clara Carmona is a Mexican architect who graduated from the Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2023 with a specialty degree in Advanced Architecture. Currently, she has completed the second year of a Master of Advanced Architecture at IAAC. With a focus on innovative architectural solutions, her academic journey and professional accomplishments reflect a strong commitment to pushing the boundaries of modern architecture through fabrication and AI.

Sheikh Rizvi Riaz is an architect and researcher focused on data-driven design and digital fabrication processes across scales. His work explores innovative building technologies based on additive manufacturing strategies. Sheikh holds a Master’s in Advanced Architecture and a Postgraduate degree in Large Scale Additive Manufacturing, both from IAAC.

He has been actively involved in various applied research projects, with a focus on developing new design tools, computation, and robotics to automate the production of design models and assist in the fabrication of finished constructions.

Hamid Peiro is an architect and digital fabrication expert with a Master of Advanced Studies ETH in Architecture and Digital Fabrication from ETH Zurich. His work integrates computational design, robotic fabrication, and sustainable construction, with a strong focus on automation and bio-based materials. He has collaborated as a researcher and developer with the Canadian Pavilion for the Venice Biennale 2025 and has developed several Grasshopper plugins focused on computational design, mathematics, and image processing. Hamid’s work has been recognized in both national and international competitions, including awards from Philips Lighting and other design innovation platforms.

Cristina Goberna is an architect, critic and university professor director of Architectural Agonism, which she founded in New York City in 2008 and the Director of the Master in Critical Contextual Design in Elisava School of Engineering and design (Barcelona).

Her production has been widely and internationally awarded, published (A+U, Log, Volume, Bauwelt, Domus etc.) exhibited in Biennials (Venice, Hong-Kong, Lisbon, Buenos Aires, Oslo, Chicago, Seoul, Spain etc.) and museums/galleries around the world (MoMA, Guggenheim, Centre Georges Pompidou, Chicago Art Institute among many others). Her work has been acquired by the Centre George Pompidou (Paris) and the Chicago Art Institute (Chicago) for their permanent collections .

She has taught among other places at Columbia University GSAPP (New York), MIT (Cambridge, Boston), Cooper Union (New York), Royal College of Art (London), Sydney UTS (Sydney) or IE University (Madrid), institutions where she has coordinated various courses, thesis and research projects.

She is a PhD Candidate at the RMIT University Architecture and Urban Studies School (Melbourne) Research Through Practice Program. As Fulbright grantee, she was educated at Columbia University (New York), also, she underwent PhD graduate studies at the European Graduate School (Saas-Fee, Switzerland), New York University, ETSAB, MACBA Independent Studies Program PEI (Barcelona), ETSAB (Barcelona) and ETSAS (Sevilla).She has lectured extensively along the world and is a professional juror for universities, competitions, biennials internationally (MIT, Princeton, Cooper Union School of Architecture, Columbia University, Venice Biennial, Europan etc)

After 13 years in New York she is currently based in Barcelona from where she works internationally and locally.

Recently completed his Master in Advanced Architecture at IAAC in Barcelona. He has a background in architecture from the Arab International University (AIU) in Syria. With a strong interest in sustainable urban design and computational methods, Naji focuses on integrating innovative solutions to address energy and infrastructure challenges in the Global South. Passionate about historical urban landscapes and creative design, Naji seeks to bridge architecture with technology to create resilient, adaptive urban environments. Their work aims to explore how design and data can drive positive change in cities facing rapid growth and complex challenges.