Architectural Technologist FIU / USC
Spatial and Physical Computing for Improving the Built Environment

Biayna Bogosian is an Assistant Professor of Architectural Technology at Florida International University (FIU). Her interdisciplinary research explores the intersection of design, technology, and the environment, focusing on data-driven, participatory, and citizen-centric approaches to improving the built environment.

In addition to her research and teaching role at FIU, Biayna holds various positions, including affiliate faculty in FIU’s Institute of Environment and School of Computing and Information Sciences, Director of Immersive Media for the Environmental Explorations Lab, and Associate Program Director of the Robotics and Digital Fabrication Lab. Her research is supported by grants from NSF, NASA, SOM Foundation, Dr. Seuss Foundation, The Stevens Initiative, and other organizations.

Biayna holds a Ph.D. in the Media Arts and Practice program from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. She also earned a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Woodbury University. Prior to joining FIU, she taught architecture and media arts at Columbia University, Cornell University, and USC.

Biayna is deeply committed to advancing the field of architectural technology. She serves on the Board of Directors for the ACADIA Organization and currently chairs its steering committee. She has also been actively involved with the DigitalFUTURES Organization for many years and as a co-organizer of its free online events from 2020 to 2022. In addition, she co-chaired the ACADIA 2021 conference, titled “”Realignment: Toward Critical Computation,”” and the CAAD Futures 2021 conference, titled “”Design Imperatives: The Future is Now.””