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Germany

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AI-Driven Smart Cities & Climate Consultant | Human Thermal Comfort | Urban Health

Profile Summary

Dr. Sevil Zafarmandi is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow with over 10 years of research experience in smart cities, climate science, and urban health. Her work bridges AI, machine learning, and environmental science to create healthier, more resilient urban environments. EXPERTISE & SERVICES: • Smart Cities & Urban Climate Consulting: Data-driven analysis and strategic consulting for cities and organizations seeking climate-responsive urban design solutions. • Human Thermal Comfort & Outdoor Microclimate: Expert in outdoor and semi-outdoor thermal comfort modeling, measurement, and assessment using state-of-the-art indices (PET, UTCI). Published research in top journals (Sustainable Cities and Society, Atmosphere). • AI & Machine Learning for Environmental Applications: Applying machine learning and data analytics to urban systems, climate modeling, and environmental health challenges. • Research & Scientific Writing: Grant proposals, research articles, white papers, systematic literature reviews, and science communication for academic and industry audiences. • Workshops & Training: Experienced facilitator of professional workshops on sustainability, climate resilience, and smart city topics (hosted at Oskar von Miller Forum, Munich). TRACK RECORD: - 114+ citations across peer-reviewed publications (h-index: 5) - Humboldt Research Fellowship (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, 2023) - Iran's National Elites Foundation Award - Collaboration with MIT (Prof. Leslie Norford) and University of Freiburg (Prof. Andreas Matzarakis) - PhD in Energy with distinction (4.0/4.0) from Tarbiat Modares University Available for consulting, research collaborations, scientific writing, data analysis, and speaking engagements. Fluent in English, German, Azeri, and Persian.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Machine Learning
• ★ Climate Science
• ★ Environmental Science
• ☆ Urban Planning & Development
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Earth & Atmospheric Science
• ☆ Environmental Policy
• ☆ Environmental Health

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing, Creative Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis

Work Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany

March 2026 - Present

Technical University of Munich

March 2026 - Present

Postdoctoral Researcher

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

March 2024 - February 2026

University of Freiburg

March 2024 - February 2026

Education

Dr. Ing, Energy

TMU

January 2026 - January 2026

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Sevil Zafarmandi, Andreas Matzarakis (2025). Investigating thermal comfort indices in relation to clothing insulation value: A survey of an outdoor space in Tehran, Iran . Sustainable Cities and Society.

Zafarmandi, S., Matzarakis, A.(2025). Investigating thermal comfort indices in relation to clothing insulation value: A survey of an outdoor space in Tehran, Iran . Sustainable Cities and Society. 118.

Sevil Zafarmandi, Andreas Matzarakis, Leslie Norford (2024). Effects of clothing's thermal insulation on outdoor thermal comfort and thermal sensation: A case study in Tehran, Iran . Sustainable Cities and Society.

Zafarmandi, S., Matzarakis, A., Norford, L.(2024). Effects of clothing's thermal insulation on outdoor thermal comfort and thermal sensation: A case study in Tehran, Iran . Sustainable Cities and Society. 100.

Sevil Zafarmandi, Leslie Norford, Andreas Matzarakis(2022). Analyzing Thermal Comfort Sensations in Semi-Outdoor Space on a University Campus: On-Site Measurements in Tehran’s Hot and Cold Seasons . Atmosphere. 13. (7). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1034. {MDPI} {AG}

Zafarmandi, S., Mahdavinejad, M., Norford, L., Matzarakis, A.(2022). Analyzing Thermal Comfort Sensations in Semi-Outdoor Space on a University Campus: On-Site Measurements in Tehran’s Hot and Cold Seasons . Atmosphere. 13. (7).

Sevil Zafarmandi (2021). Technology of Modern Windcatchers: A Review . International Journal of Architectural Engineering & Urban Planning.

OTHER

Zafarmandi, S., Matzarakis, A., Norford, L.K.(2023). Effects of Clothing's Thermal Insulation on Outdoor Thermal Comfort and Thermal Sensation . SSRN.

Zafarmandi, S., Matzarakis, A., Norford, L.K.(2023). Effects of Clothing's Thermal Insulation on Outdoor Thermal Comfort and Thermal Sensation: A Case Study of an Outdoor Space in Tehran, Iran . SSRN.

DISSERTATION THESIS

Sevil Zafarmandi The predictive experimental model of thermal comfort conditions in semi-outdoor spaces in Tehran, Iran.