Anahita Khodadadi is an assistant professor in the School of Architecture and Planning who collaborates with researchers across the Graduate School of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences as a part of the campus-wide Learning Science Initiative.

Khodadadi joined UB in Fall 2022 from Portland State University, where she served as an assistant professor for three years and taught interconnected courses on building tectonics, building structures, building science, and design studios. She is a LEED Green Associate and has collaborated with several architecture firms in Oregon on research-based design projects to address sustainable design requirements and the climate change crisis. In addition, she has led multiple student teams in developing clean tech innovations and start-ups that earned funding and awards. She received the Excellence in Teaching Sustainability Award at Portland State University in 2021.

She earned her Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture from the University of Tehran, which led her to practice architectural design as a registered architect in Tehran. She advocates for inclusive and equitable education through multi-model learning environments that support student learning outcomes. Khodadadi also contributes to open education initiatives by developing open-access textbooks and learning materials.