Dr. Sara Bayramzadeh is an Associate Professor and the Elliot Professor in the Healthcare Design program at Kent State University, where she has served since 2018. Her research focuses on psychiatric unit design, operating room environments, and healthcare facility design to improve patient and staff safety, satisfaction, and efficiency. She is committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and bridging research with professional practice to advance evidence-based healthcare design solutions. 

Dr. Bayramzadeh has collaborated with leading design firms including HGA Architects and Engineers and BBH Design. Her research has been published in journals such as HERD, Applied Ergonomics, and BMJ Quality & Safety. She is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the 2016 Joel Polsky Academic Achievement Award and the 2018 Applied Ergonomics Best Paper Award. She holds a Master of Architecture from Miami University and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida.