Ina Dajci is a Ph.D. student at Yale CEA, where her research revolves around the future of architectural design culture using transdisciplinary approaches that prioritize enhancing biodiversity and devising innovative systems for integrating living behaviors into design criteria. 

She earned her bachelor's degree in architecture from The City College of New York, CUNY, with a minor in Art History. During her academic journey, Ina developed a keen interest in interdisciplinary research and a strong commitment to humanitarian causes.

Ina has actively engaged in numerous research projects at the intersection of Art and Architecture, one of which is "The Architecture of Displacement." In this project, she conducts in-depth research alongside Afghan refugees to investigate and address unsustainable housing practices for displaced individuals.

 Her primary focus lies in addressing climate change and recognizing it as the most critical design problem of our time. Her overarching goal is to confront substantial challenges within the built environment by placing social and environmental justice at the forefront. Ina advocates for an architecture that enriches all aspects of life, extending its impact beyond humans to encompass the diverse range of species, ecosystems, and genes on Earth. 

In her research endeavors, Ina strives to contribute to the development of novel approaches to design with ecological awareness, countering the detrimental effects of non-renewable energy sources, unethical consumerism, and unsustainable agricultural practices that have exploited emerging economies, leading to humanitarian crises such as food insecurity, mass displacement, human rights violations, and climate change.