Simeon Shtebunaev

Simeon Shtebunaev is an accomplished design expert and researcher currently affiliated with several organizations, including the Design Council as a Design Council Expert and Social Life as a Senior Researcher. As a Trustee for the Royal Town Planning Institute and the Founder of Urban Imaginarium, a community engagement and research consultancy, Simeon actively contributes to the built environment sector. Simeon serves on the Cultural Leadership Board for the West Midlands, focusing on enhancing the region's cultural contributions, and is also a Visiting Lecturer at both Leeds Beckett University and Birmingham City University, teaching urban design and planning modules. With extensive experience in architectural design and community involvement, Simeon's past roles include summer school coordination at the Minu Balkanski Foundation and academic tutoring with The Brilliant Club. Simeon is pursuing a PhD in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at Birmingham City University, building upon a strong educational foundation with degrees from The University of Sheffield.