Biography and expertise
Intisar Ameen Tyne, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Interior Design at Texas State University with three major degrees in Architecture. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas with a specialization in healthcare space design. Intisar’s current research analyses the disparity in the healthcare environments.
Her dissertation research is based on the socio-political impact of 19th-century mental healthcare facility design. Her dissertation is one of the earlier attempts to provide a historical understanding of contemporary mental healthcare issues that are shaping the architectural discourse today.
A complete list of Dr. Tynes's bibliography can be found here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=u0llPKkAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
Her dissertation research is based on the socio-political impact of 19th-century mental healthcare facility design. Her dissertation is one of the earlier attempts to provide a historical understanding of contemporary mental healthcare issues that are shaping the architectural discourse today.
A complete list of Dr. Tynes's bibliography can be found here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=u0llPKkAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
Education
Doctorate Degree
PhD in Architecture
Behavioral Healthcare Design
Univ of Kansas Main Campus, 2022
Master's Degree
MA in Architecture
Health Care Facility Design
Univ of Kansas Main Campus, 2019
Bachelor's Degree
BARCH in Architecture
Asian University, Bangladesh, 2012
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured grants
- Tyne, Intisar Ameen (Principal), Ahn, Mira (Co-Principal), Kabir, Md Mahruf (Co-Principal). 2023-2024 College of Applied Arts Undergraduate Research Learning Communities grant, 2023-2024 College of Applied Arts Undergraduate Research Learning Communities grant, Texas State University, $6000. (Submitted: July 27, 2023, Funded: July 31, 2024). Grant.
- Kabir, Md Mahruf (Principal), Ahn, Mira (Co-Principal), Tyne, Intisar Ameen (Co-Principal). Engaging students in research through design-build learning: Wayfinding improvement in the Family and Consumer Sciences building (FCS), 2025-2026 College of Applied Arts Undergraduate Research Learning Communities Grant, Texas State University, $6000. (Funded: October 28, 2025 - Present). Grant.
- Tyne, Intisar Ameen. Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) of the Texas State University (TXST) Student Health Center (SHC) using the principles of Evidence Based Design (EBD), Research Enhancement Program (REP), Texas State University, $6544. (Funded: February 2025 - May 31, 2026). Grant.
- Tyne, Intisar Ameen (Principal). Dissertation Research, American Association of University Women (AAUW), Private / Foundation / Corporate, $20000. (Funded: May 2020 - May 2021). Grant.
- Tyne, Intisar Ameen (Principal). Summer Research Fellow, The University of Kansas, University of Kansas, $5000. (Submitted: August 2020). Grant.
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Zahrawi, R., Obeidat, B., Hamad, L. K., & Tyne, I. A. (2026). Annual Daylight Performance, Glare, and Privacy-Curtain Trade-Offs in Single and Shared Oncology Patient Rooms: A Climate-Based Simulation Study. Architecture, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/architecture6030162
- Obeidat, B., Tyne, I. A., & Haneyah, M. S. (2025). Integrating Virtual Reality Technology into Architectural Pedagogy for Local Architecture Course. Scientific Culture: Modern Trends in Higher Education and Interactive Technology: Shaping Scientific Culture in the Digital Age, 11(3). https://doi.org/https://sci-cult.net/index.php/cult/article/view/85/854
- Hegde, A., Tyne, I. A., & Adi, M. N. (2025). Visual and non-visual classroom lighting in a large university–A case study. Building and Environment, 285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113531
- Mohagheghi, S., Gharipour, M., DeClercq, C., Bui, A., & Tyne, I. A. (2022). Identifying Optimal Locations for Potential Temporary Community Clinics During Public Health Emergencies. HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.1177/19375867221124234
- Cai, H., Tyne, I. A., Spreckelmeyer, K., & Williams, J. (2021). Impact of visibility and accessibility on healthcare workers’ hand-hygiene behavior: A comparative case study of two nursing units in an academic medical center. HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 14(2), 271–288. https://doi.org/10.1177/1937586720962506
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: ARCC KING STUDENT MEDAL 2022-2023, University of Kansas. March 2023 - Present
- Award / Honor Recipient: Nana Kirk Travel Scholarship, 2020, EDRA Board-51. 2020
- Award / Honor Recipient: University Merit scholarship, Private University Act 1992. 2007 - 2013
Featured service activities
- Reviewer / Referee
Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA)
- Member
Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC)
- Reviewer / Referee
Health Environments Research & Design Journal (HERD)
- Chair
ID Technology course Development Committee
- Member
Interior Design Tenure Track Search Committee
- Organizer
Service-Learning Excellence Designated (SLSD)