Merin Cherian joined XBD Collective in 2024, following several years of experience in architectural design and project coordination across various organisations in Dubai. Before joining XBD Collective, Merin held roles at My Personal Designer as an Architect and Project Coordinator, and at ANK Architectural Consultant, where she contributed to a range of interior and exterior architectural projects. Additionally, her background includes a tenure as an Assistant Professor for Architecture and Interior Design at Amity University in Mumbai, India, where she developed strong analytical and organisational skills.

Merin's core competencies include time management, adaptive communication, and analytical skills, making her an invaluable asset to the XBD team. She is passionate about sustainability and has contributed to significant publications, including a study on sustainable brownfield redevelopment presented at ICCAUA23 and research on Indo-Saracenic architecture, which was featured at the 19th ArchAsia Forum in Jaipur. At XBD Collective, Merin values the diversity and collaborative culture that allows her to work on impactful projects while advancing her expertise in sustainable practices.