Parisa is a passionate educator and architectural writer, dedicated to exploring architecture from various perspectives. With experience in both academia and industry, she holds a PhD from Queensland University of Technology, Australia. She is also an Associate Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy and a member of STEM Women.

Parisa's research focuses on social sustainability in the context of built environment and urban design. Her expertise in these areas is reflected in her publications in international journals, conferences, and architectural magazines such as WAC, where she is known as an architectural journalist. In addition to writing, she also serves as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals.

Her first book, Socially Sustainable Neighbourhood Design for Children and Youth, explores topics such as decolonisation and post-colonialism in research and design with children and youth, co-design principles, and democratic design approaches. The book examines how current urban planning practices influence the design of spaces for young people.

Parisa’s work demonstrates her commitment to architecture and her passion for promoting sustainable, inclusive design practices that create a positive impact on the built environment.