Dean, School of Architecture and Interior Design, Canadian University Dubai

Massimo Imparato

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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I am a top-performing Educator and Sustainability Expert with extensive experience in academic program development and administration, and project management. I am highly skilled in leveraging background in design to deliver sustainability-focused, comprehensive programs in accordance with institutional and organizational needs. I also have a proven ability in maintaining working knowledge of industry trends, emerging platforms, and best practices, delivering current and relevant curricula to students. As well, I am recognized for facilitating daily operations, directing cross-functional teams to ensure streamlined workflow, effective program adherence, and optimal efficiency
Education
- Post Graduate Certificate, Art and Design Art and Design
  
  University of Hertfordshire
  
  2017 - 2018
- Faculty Teaching Certificate Program Special Education and Teaching
  
  American University of Sharjah
  
  2013 - 2014
  
  The Faculty Teaching Certificate Program (FTCP) is open to all AUS faculty members and teaching staff who are interested in working with colleagues from different colleges to deepen their understanding of teaching excellence. Participants in the FTC program will be expected, over the course of one academic year, to attend seminars on the fundamentals of university/college teaching, to participate in online discussions with their group members, to schedule at least one consultation and one classroom observation, and to do a capstone project
- international workshop Architecture and Urban Desgn
  
  ILA&UD
  
  1985 - 1990
- Master's Degree architecture
  
  Università degli Studi di Genova
  
  1981 - 1987
- High School Diploma Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  
  Liceo Scientifico Pacinotti
  
  1975 - 1980
Experience
- Dean, School of Architecture and Interior Design
  
  Canadian University Dubai
  
  United Arab Emirates
  
  Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
- Chair, FINDER working group
  
  Cumulus Association
  
  Finland
  
  Apr 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)
  
  Launched in November 2022 at the Cumulus conference in Detroit, and fully established during the Antwerp conference in May 2023, the working group FINDER (Future of Industrial Design Education and Research) is a Forum set to share, analyze, compare and systemize the diverse outcomes of research-through-practice that are carried out in design units of Cumulus Association.
- Editorial Correspondent
  
  Compasses Architecture&Design
  
  China
  
  Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)
- Founder and Curator
  
  UAE Modern
  
  United Arab Emirates
  
  May 2017 - Present (9 years 1 month)
  
  Here, I oversee artistic curation for a non-profit organization. I coordinate events to drive brand visibility, community engagement, and fundraising initiatives.
  • Successfully position organization within cultural and educational communities in UAE.
- founder/owner
  
  StudioBau
  
  2000 - Present (26 years)
  
  StudioBau operates at the intersection of Architecture, Interior and Furniture Design. Among its achievements, the adjustable chaise curvilinea, shortlisted for the XIX Compasso d'Oro, now part of the permanent collection of MU.DE.TO (http://www.mudeto.it/curvilinea_studiobau_matrix.htm)
- Senior Associate Professor
  
  Xi'an Jaotong - Liverpool University
  
  China
  
  Jul 2020 - Sep 2023 (3 years 2 months)
  
  Here, I delivered education on UG and PG studio, and taught modules. I also cultivated and deployed comprehensive curricula based on program objectives.
  • Appointed internal moderator in UG and PG modules.
- Founding Head, Industrial Design Department
  
  Xi'qn Jaotong - Liverpool University
  
  China
  
  Feb 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 7 months)
  
  In the role, I established and directed department operations, leading a team in daily workflow to ensure alignment with strategic planning and budget. I administered comprehensive budget based on historic departmental needs and performance. I also cultivated communication with interdisciplinary teams and students to ensure success. As well, I developed and implement med comprehensive curriculum in accordance with program needs and requirements.
  • Coordinate marketing initiatives to foster enhanced student engagement and enrollment.
- Chair, School International Committee
  
  Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
  
  China
  
  Jul 2020 - Jun 2023 (2 years 11 months)
  
  In this role, I spearhead the implementation of international strategy and marketing programs, collaborating with University Level International Committee.
  • Promoted partnerships with universities, driving student and staff exchange, as well as research collaborations.
- Advisory Board
  
  Foundation SOS School of Sustainability
  
  Italy
  
  Aug 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 9 months)
  
  Here, I developed and implemented curriculum to facilitate post graduate educational programs. I also established operational strategies, as well as marketing and communication strategies.
- Member Board of Directors
  
  Foundation SOS School of Sustainability
  
  Italy
  
  Jun 2021 - May 2022 (11 months)
  
  In this role, I facilitated the creation of a registered foundation, establishing internal processes, budget, and implementation plan.
  • Maintained full accountability for fundraising strategic planning and event coordination.
  • Recruited, hired, and developed highly effective teams to ensure operational efficiency.
- Director
  
  SOS School of Sustainability
  
  Italy
  
  Feb 2018 - Jul 2020 (2 years 5 months)
  
  Here, I implemented School operations, recruitment, staffing, budget, external relations, developed the curriculum and the research agenda, curated the school promotion and engaged with industry for fund rising.
- Art director
  
  Matrix International
  
  1997 - 2019 (22 years)
  
  Design strategies, Product Design, Brand, Exhibit Design.
  Matrix and design: an indissoluble bond over time, built upon the quality of materials and craft excellence, sensible to the evolution of taste and to living habits.
- Assistant Professor
  
  Canadian University of Dubai
  
  Aug 2014 - Jan 2018 (3 years 5 months)
  
  The School of Architecture and Interior Design at CUD offers two distinct undergraduate programs – the Bachelor of Architecture (5 years) and the Bachelor of Interior Design (4 years). The two programs share first and second year curriculum. Together with the coordination of first and second year Design Studio, I am currently responsible for the Internship Program.
  Listed below the courses I've taught at CUD:
  DESI_101 Introduction to Design
  DESI_221 Design Methods
  INDE_350 Furniture Design
  DESI_340 Working Drawings and Detailing
  INDE_440 Senior Dissertation
  INDE_441 Senior Project Design Studio
- partner
  
  ELP Business Connections
  
  2007 - Jun 2016 (9 years)
  
  ELP Business Connections GmbH is a network of several hundreds professional business consultants working in 25 nations, helping enterprises in developing their business and fostering their competitiveness.
  Senior partner since 2007, I can provide consulting services ranging from market test, to research and development, to outsourcing.
- Visiting Assistant Professor
  
  American University of Sharjah
  
  Sep 2012 - Aug 2014 (1 year 11 months)
  
  The College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD), offer five undergraduate programs:
  architecture, interior design, visual communication, multimedia design and design management and
  a graduate program in urban planning. The curriculum in all programs is based on the North
  American model, which integrates liberal studies with professional education.
  
  At AUS I've taught the courses listed below
  Design Foundations DES 131
  IDE 401 Interior Design Studio V
  IDE402 Interior Design Studio VI
  IDE334 Furniture and Furnishing
  ARC 301 Architectural Design Studio III
  ARC 302 Architectural Design Studio IV
  DES293 Design in Italy
- contract professor
  
  Politecnico di Milano
  
  Sep 2001 - Jul 2012 (10 years 10 months)
  
  Research Fellow from 2005 through 2006
  Professor of urban design from 2001 through 2012
- consultant
  
  Corte Zari
  
  Nov 2008 - Jun 2012 (3 years 7 months)
  
  Expansion of the Company Headquarters
- lecturer
  
  Florence Institute of Design International
  
  Sep 2010 - May 2012 (1 year 8 months)
  
  The Florence Institute is an international school of Italian design providing both masters and undergraduate design courses in Italy. The Institute specializes in a wide range of courses of Graphic Design, Interior Design, Art History and Architecture for students from across Europe and around the world.
  Massimo was a faculty member for two master level courses of Furniture Design.
- art director
  
  Azucena
  
  Nov 2010 - Nov 2011 (1 year)
  
  Design of catalogues, coordination of social media, design of the event at Rolex Flagship Store, Milan.
- Adjunct
  
  School of Engineering, University of Trento
  
  Sep 2004 - Jun 2007 (2 years 9 months)
  
  Urban Design Studio
- consultant
  
  Desipo Oy
  
  2006 - 2007 (1 year)
  
  Desipo is a company manufacturing interiors and outdoor taylored doors and building systems
  For Desipo Massimo has been Consultant and Product Developer
- consultant
  
  Softroll Oy
  
  2006 - 2007 (1 year)
  
  Softroll is a company manufacturing sliding panels and home furniture
  Massimo has been consultant and product developer
- Consultant
  
  Bestwood
  
  Jan 2006 - Dec 2006 (11 months)
  
  Bestwood aimed to fostering the competitiveness of Lahti woodworking SMEs.
  Bestwood was funded by Tekes, the Finnish Agency helping companies in developing new technologies.
  The project focused on technical innovation, product design and market strategies.
  I was invited to give workshops as an experience professional in product design processes.
Awards

Waterfront of La Spezia, finalist project

Waterfront of Vado Ligure, finalist project

ADI Design Index 2000

Promoter Italian Associations for Industrial Design ADI -

Award: The Chaise Longue “Curvilinea” selected for the XIXth “Premio Compasso d'Oro”

1998, Promoter Opos International Competition for Young Designers

Award: The Colander “Space Saver” awarded with the first prize
Affiliations

Registered architect

Chamber of the architects of La Spezia IT (1989 -)

Associate Fellow

Chartered Society of Designers UK (2021 -)

Member

Society for the Circular Economy (2021 - )

Member

Global Ambassadors for Sustainability (2024 - )

Member

Cumulus Association (2021 - )

Chair

Cumulus Association working group FINDER (2022 – )
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- Sustainability
- Education
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