Faiza Moatasim
Associate Professor · USC School of Architecture · University of Southern California
Quick answer: Faiza Moatasim is Associate Professor at University of Southern California. Faiza Moatasim shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Open for positions related to urbanism and architectural theory.
Research interests
Faiza Moatasim is Assistant Professor of Architecture in Urbanism and Urban Design at the USC School of Architecture. She specializes in the history and theory of architecture and urban design, modern colonial and post-colonial architecture and urbanism, low-income housing, and urban informality. Her research explores how individuals and communities shape their urban environments using personal resources and political connections. Her work has been supported by various foundations, and she has published on urban informality and its relation to formal planning. She is currently investigating urban displacement in Los Angeles.
Selected publications (since 2023)
Master Plans and Encroachments: The Architecture of Informality in Islamabad (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2023)
Frequently asked questions
Is Faiza Moatasim hiring PhD students at University of Southern California?
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What does Faiza Moatasim research?
Faiza Moatasim is Assistant Professor of Architecture in Urbanism and Urban Design at the USC School of Architecture. She specializes in the history and theory of architecture and urban design, modern colonial and post-colonial architecture and urbanism, low-income housing, and urban informality. He
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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