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Elham Bacity

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I am Elham Bacity, a multidisciplinary urban planner, designer, and architect with nine years of experience delivering sustainable urban development projects across Iran.

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I am Elham Bacity, a multidisciplinary urban planner, designer, and architect with nine years of experience delivering sustainable urban development projects across Iran. I have co-led master plans and ecopark initiatives, integrating transport, infrastructure, 3D urban design, and meaningful stakeholder participation to create inclusive, functional urban environments.

Now based in Espoo, Finland, I am expanding my expertise in urban studies and planning through the Master of Urban Studies and Planning program at the University of Helsinki and Aalto University, while continuing to contribute to innovative design projects and research on urban transformation, gentrification, and sustainable development.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FinnishBeginner
  • PersianFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Government
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Professional Services
  • Transportation & Logistics

Work experience· 5 roles

Teaching Assistant – Quantitative Research Techniques and Analysis in Human Geography · University of HelsinkiOct 2025 – Dec 2025 · 3 mos

Teaching assistant in quantitative research techniques and analysis in human geography; supported lectures and supervised quantitative exercises.

Urban Designer and Architect · Sazeh Pardazi Iran (SPI) Consulting Engineers Co.Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Planned and co-designed five railway station areas in Ahvaz, including an award-winning master plan ranked among the top three out of 31 projects for its innovative, inclusive, and multidisciplinary approach integrating transport, infrastructure, and 3D urban design.

Architectural Designer and Supervisor · Iranian Construction Engineering OrganizationJan 2013 – Jan 2021 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Reviewed, designed, and supervised over 50 building projects; promoted from Grade 3 to Grade 1 engineering license.

Urban Designer and Architect · Sabz Andish Payesh (S.A.P.) Consulting Engineers Co.Jan 2013 – Jan 2017 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Lecturer - Architecture & Urban Design · Various Universities (University of Applied Science and Technology (Tehran), Payame Noor University (Kashan), Technical and Vocational University (Kashan), Islamic Azad University (Kashan), University of Kashan)Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

Master of Urban Studies and Planning (USP) · University of Helsinki & Aalto University, Finland2022 – 2024
Master of Science in Urban Design · Yazd University, Yazd, Iran2009 – 2012
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering · University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran2003 – 2008

Certifications and awards

Engineering License, Grade 12030 – 2026

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