Milad is an accomplished architect, educator, and researcher with an extensive international portfolio in computational design and emergent technologies. He is the Co-Director of the renowned Emergent Technologies and Design (EmTech) postgraduate program at the Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA), where he also co-leads the AA DLAB and AA Istanbul Visiting School programs. As a co-founder of Wallacei, an advanced evolutionary multi-objective optimization engine, Milad has pioneered tools that empower architects and designers with sophisticated analytic and machine learning capabilities within Grasshopper 3D, enabling unprecedented control over complex optimization challenges.

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Milad's work is grounded in the integration of biological intelligence principles into architecture and urban design, leveraging computational methodologies to redefine adaptive and responsive environments. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, Iran, followed by a Master of Architecture from Pratt Institute in New York, where he earned the prestigious Sidney Katz Award for Design Excellence in 2015. He continued his research pursuits through a PhD at the Architectural Association, culminating in his groundbreaking thesis, “Homeostatic Urban Morphologies: An Evolutionary Model to Generate Urban Morphologies with Embedded Homeostatic Behaviours.”

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With experience spanning multiple global architecture and design studios—including leadership roles as Design Technology Director in Tehran, New York, Washington, Shanghai, London, and Istanbul—Milad has led high-profile projects from concept to realization. Notably, he served as Project Lead at Contemporary Architecture Practice (CAP), overseeing a diverse range of architectural projects from 2015 to 2016 under the leadership of Ali Rahim and Hina Jamelle.

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In academia, Milad is a seasoned instructor of algorithmic thinking and computational design, sharing his expertise through workshops and advanced courses at institutions like Pratt Institute and IAAC, and across various international forums. His research contributions are widely recognized, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference papers, and exhibitions showcasing his work in computer-aided design. Milad continues to influence the next generation of architects and researchers by advancing the intersection of computational intelligence and design innovation worldwide.