Norhan Bayomi
Norhan Bayomi is an Egyptian environmental scientist, architect, inventor, electronic music producer and a Trance DJ with the name "Nourey". Bayomi was born in Egypt and currently lives in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Bayomi attained a bachelor's degree in architecture in 2008 and went on to attain a master's degree in 2009 in Environmental design at Cairo University. Later, she went to MIT to pursue another master's degree in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. Norhan is currently a PhD student at MIT.[1] Norhan is, also, the co-founder of an architectural firm, with branches in Cairo and Riyadh, and the co-founder of two start-ups: Lamarr.AI and Urban Data Analytics.[2]
Norhan's research is focused on environment and climate change with a focus on the impacts in developing regions, and what role the built environment can play in addressing this. Norhan explores the utilization of technology and AI to help build a better understanding regarding building and urban design, and defining suitable adaptation strategies.[3][4]
Anjunabeats, the London record label owned by Above & Beyond signed with Norhan, under the artist name “Nourey”. From her dorm room, Norhan's first livestream act took place on the 15th of July 2020.[2]
References
- "Norhan Bayomi | MIT Architecture". architecture.mit.edu. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- "Drone and bass: Norhan Bayomi has the technology to change lives". The National. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- "Norhan Bayomi | Environmental Solutions Initiative". Environmental Solutions Initiative | Focusing MIT's talents on the interdisciplinary environmental challenges of today. 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- "Norhan Bayomi uses drones to investigate how buildings increase the damage of climate change to people. – Eureka Dynamics". Retrieved 2021-11-08.