Dr. Harriet Harriss

Dr. Harriet Harriss is a prominent academic and practitioner in the field of architecture, currently serving as a Tenured Professor and Former Dean of the Pratt Institute School of Architecture since August 2019. Harriss has an extensive background in architectural education and leadership, having held significant positions such as Dean of Architecture at the Royal College of Art and Principal Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University. Contributions to architecture include roles as a Building Futures Advisor for RIBA and as the Director of Design Heroine Architecture, which emphasizes co-design and public participation. Harriss's educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford Brookes University and a Master's Degree from the Royal College of Art. Academic pursuits are complemented by a strong focus on research and innovative teaching in architecture.