Paris Nikitidis is a Software Developer and XR specialist at Foster + Partners, working within the Applied Research and Development group to explore how game engines and immersive technologies can enhance design, visualisation, and communication in the AEC industry. With a background in architecture and experience in software development, he builds interactive tools and XR applications that support creative and technical workflows in architectural practice.

Much of his work has supported high-end architectural projects through the development of bespoke XR experiences, marketing suites, and immersive presentation materials used in key design stages, public exhibitions, and community engagement efforts.

He holds MSc degrees in Architectural Computation UCL Bartlett School of Architecture (2019) and Architectural Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2017), and is a member of Technical Chamber of Greece. Paris also teaches computational design in the Emergent Technologies at Architectural Association, and has delivered lectures and workshops at leading AEC events including AEC Tech 2021 and Shape To Fabrication 2023.