Matan Mayer

Matan Mayer is an Associate Professor of Architecture at IE University in Madrid, where he specializes in architectural design and construction. His academic focus is on reducing the environmental impact of materials used in the built environment through life cycle design measures. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Peter Rice Prize and the AIA Excellence in Design Award, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.12

Academic Background and Experience

Matan Mayer holds a doctorate and a post-professional master's degree from Harvard University Graduate School of Design, as well as a Bachelor of Architecture from Tel Aviv University. His academic career includes positions such as:

• Associate Professor at IE University (2023 – Present)
• Assistant Professor at IE University (2016 – 2023)
• Instructor of Architecture at Harvard University Graduate School of Design (2014 – 2016)
• Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities (2014 – 2016)

Additionally, he has been involved in various research initiatives, including a fellowship at the Institute for Lightweight Structures and Conceptual Design in Stuttgart and the Composite Construction Laboratory at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne.1

Research and Publications

Mayer's research contributions include topics on material recovery in construction and circularity in building assemblies. He serves on the editorial board of the Technology | Architecture + Design journal and was the issue editor for a special edition on "Circularity" in 2023.1 His work has been featured in various academic publications, highlighting his expertise in life cycle design and sustainable architecture practices.13