CAPPA Welcomes New Full-Time Faculty for the 2025–26 Academic Year 

CAPPA is excited to announce the addition of eight new full-time faculty members for the 2025–26 academic year.

Friday, Aug 15, 2025

Rise 100 New Hires

From top left to right: Dr. Zachary Porter, Dr. Nubras Samayeen, Amy Trick, and Shermeen Yousif. From bottom left to right: Dr. Xueyin (Shay) Bai, Farshid Torabian, Dr. Malini Roy, and Dr. Wei Zhai.

The College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) is excited to announce the addition of eight new full-time faculty members for the 2025–26 academic year. These talented individuals bring a wealth of experience, creativity, and expertise to our college, and we are thrilled to welcome them into our community.

Each new hire strengthens CAPPA’s commitment to academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student success. Their diverse backgrounds and professional accomplishments will enrich our programs and help shape the future of architecture, landscape architecture, and planning.

New Faculty and Staff Joining CAPPA:

  • Architecture

  • Dr. Zachary Porter, Assoc. Professor

  • Dr. Nubras Samayeen, Tenure-track Asst. Professor, Rise 100

  • Amy Trick, Tenure-track Asst. Professor

  • Shermeen Yousif, Associate Professor, Rise 100

  • Landscape Architecture

  • Dr. Xueyin (Shay) Bai, Asst. Professor of Practice

  • Farshid Torabian, Asst. Professor of Practice

  • Planning

  • Dr. Malini Roy, Asst. Professor

  • Dr. Wei Zhai, Assoc. Professor, Rise 100

As CAPPA celebrates its 10th anniversary, this new cohort represents a continued investment in innovation and growth. We look forward to the contributions they will make in the classroom, in research, and across our campus and community partnerships.

Please join us in welcoming these outstanding individuals to CAPPA!