Khashayar Razghandi

Khashayar Razghandi is a (Material) Scientist and Engineer working as a Research Associate in between Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces and Exzellenzcluster »Matters of Activity«, at the intersection of Natural Science & Design. Coming from a diverse educational background, and backed by a broad inter- & transdisciplinary work experience; … his research interests cover diverse yet converging themes of: I) Science and Design Collaborative Methodologies, Bio-inspired Design Strategies & Design-driven Scientific Inquiries II) Interdisciplinary Creative Processes and Teamwork (Mediation and Education) III) Active Matter – Structures, Functions and Systems IV) Sustainability – Materials, Functions and Cycles …at the core of his work lies a reflective hands-on approach to the values and challenges of inter- and trans-disciplinary practices at the intersection of Natural Sciences and Design. … part of his current role revolves around mediation of such practices at the level of projects, between Scientists and Designers, as well as at the institutional levels, bridging between the relevant Research and Design Institutes and Industries. …he also supports Peter Fratzl in his function as Co-Director at the Cluster.