Newton D'Souza
Department of Architectural Studies

Ph. D. - Assistant professor
Full Curriculum Vitae
E-mail:DsouzaN@missouri.edu

Department of Architectural Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia
133 Stanley Hall, Columbia, Missouri 65211.
Phone: (573) 882-7496. Fax: [573] 884-6679.

EDUCATION

  • PhD, 2006, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Environment-Behavior Studies Program, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
  • M. A (Architecture by Research degree), 2002, School of Design and Environment, Centre for Advanced Studies in Architecture, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
  • B.Arch, 1993, Architecture Department, University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore University, India

LINE OF RESEARCH INQUIRY

  • Learning Environments
  • Virtual Reality and Design Education
  • Multiple Intelligences and Architectural Competencies
  • Manual and Digital Design Tools
  • Design Process and Visual Research Methods
  • Design Cognition and Creativity

AWARDS received/ nominated

  • Graduate Dissertation Fellowship, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2006-2007
  • Chancellors Graduate Student Award, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2005-2006
  • Graduate Student Research Travel Award, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2005
  • Graduate Dissertation Fellowship Alternate, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2005-2006
  • Best Research Paper Award in PhD category, 2002
  • Teaching Assistantship in Architecture School of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2002-2005

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Assistant Professor, Architectural Studies, College of Human Environment Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007 to present.
  • Teaching Assistant /nstructor, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2002- 2006.
  • Research/ Project Assistant, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 1999-2000.

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

  • Chief Architect, M/S R.L.D’souza Consulting Engineers, Mangalore, India, 1996-97.
  • Assistant Architect, M/S Neville D’souza Architects, Mangalore, India, 1995-96.
  • Interior Designer, M/s Retail Designing and Merchandizing Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India, 1995.
  • Assistant Architect, M/s Zachariah Consultants, Bangalore, India, 1993-95.
  • Architectural Intern, M/s Christopher Noronha Architects, Mangalore India 1991-92

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

  • D’souza, N.: 2004, Chapter 1: Is Universal Design a Critical Theory? Keates, S., Clarkson, J., Langdon, P., Robinson, P. (eds.) Designing a more Inclusive World, Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology Springer-Verlog, 2004 pp: 3-10
  • D’souza, N.: 2007, Design Intelligences: A Case for Multiple Intelligences in Architectural Design, International Journal of Architectural Research, Archnet-IJAR, July 2007, MIT Press
  • D'souza, N.: 2007, Describing Differences between Manual and Digital Modeling, Design Communication Association, DCA 2007: "Flow, Filter, Feeling, Focus," Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, September 12-16, 2007
  • D’souza, N. and Talbott, K.: 2003, The (Non) Relationship between Efficiency and Choice of Computer Design Modeling: An Automated Protocol Analysis, Digital Design. Proceedings of, 22nd International European Academy of Computer Aided Architecture Design (eCAADe), Austria, Graz University of Technology, September. 17-20, 2003
  • D’souza, N.: 2005, The Analysis of Wholes and Parts in a Row House Design Project, Design Methods: Theories and Practice, Grant, D. (Ed), Design Methods Institute, San Louis Obispo, CA, 39:1
  • D’souza, N.: 2005, Architect as a Yogi: Meditative Practices and Architectural Imagery Architecture + Design, Journal of Indian Architecture, April, 2005
  • D’souza, N.: 2003, Signs that don’t Mine: Re-examining the Late Architecture of Charles Correa, Architecture + Design, Journal of Indian Architecture, November, 2003
  • D'souza, N.: 2003, Intertextuality or Indeterminacy? Re-examining Meanings in Contemporary Indian Architecture, People Shaping Places Shaping People, Proceedings of Environment Design Research Association, EDRA34, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 21-25, 2003
  • D'souza N.: 2002, Sign and Design: Modernity in India Reexamined, Towards modern Asian Architecture. Li Shiqiao and Li XiaoDong (Eds.). Proceedings of the mAAN 2nd International Conference Towards Modern Asian Architecture, National University of Singapore, Singapore 4-6, 2002
  • D'souza N.: 2001, A New Agenda for Asian Design Studios: Striking a balance between Context-specific and Universal Issues, M. Tan (ed.) Proceedings of the 1st ACAE conference on Architectural Education for the Asian Century, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 7 September, 2001

FUNDED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

  • VR-Kids: Virtual Reality for Kids Interested in Design Studies, Columbia, 2007, $2,650, Principal investigator.  Margaret W. Mangel Faculty Research Catalyst Fund, Co-researcher: Dr. So-Yeon Yoon, College of Human Environment Sciences, University of Missouri- Columbia.
  • Milwaukee Idea Home Design Process Documentation, Milwaukee, 2006, Research Assistant, Community Design Solutions, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, UWM.
  • The Focus on Energy Program, Milwaukee, 2005, White paper proposals for Mayors Green Building Team, Milwaukee. PI: Professor Jima Wasley
  • NonProfit’s Experience as Architectural Clients, Milwaukee, 2005, Research assistant, Nonprofit Sector Faculty Research Mini-Grant Program, Helen Bader Foundation funded project, PI: Dr. Brian Schermer.
  • Power of Place, Silver City Project, Menomonee Valley and Lincoln Avenue Business District, Milwaukee, 2003, Research Assistant, PI: Dr. Sherry Ahrentzen.
  • Layton Blvd. Corridor for Aging, Milwaukee, 2003, City of Milwaukee funded project, Research Assistant, PI: Dr. Gerald Weisman.
  • Alaska’s Adult Day Care Programs, Alaska 2003, Institute of Aging and Environment, University, of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Research Assistant, PI: Prof. Uriel Cohen.
  • Comparative Study of Public Space: Design, Use and Social Significance, Singapore, 2001, National University of Singapore funded project, Research Assistant, PI: Prof. Hee Li Min.
  • Industrial Landscape of Singapore: A Review of its Architecture and Planning, Singapore, 2000, Jurong Town Council funded project, Research Assistant, PI: Dr. Wong Yunn Chii.
  • Form syntax: Critical Tool for the Development of Architectural / Urban Concepts, Singapore, 2000, National University of Singapore funded project, Research Assistant, PI: Dr.David Chou-Shulin & Dr. Ong Boon Lay.