Newton D’souza is the Chair and Associate Professor of Interior Architecture, Florida international University. He has previously served as the Director of Graduate Studies at the Department of Architectural Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia. Having widely published in the area of design thinking and environment-behavior, his recent book is titled ‘The Multi-skilled Designer: A Cognitive Explanation for Diversity in Architectural Thinking’ from Routledge Research in Architecture Series. He has received several grants, including MU System Research Board award and American Society of Interior Designers, and was awarded the 2014 Ernest L. Boyer International Award for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology.