Aaron Cayer is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, whose research and teaching engage architectural history, theory, and practice with a focus on labor, politics, and the built environment. His scholarship examines how professional and institutional structures shape architectural work, exploring themes of equity, design culture, and the social dimensions of the field. In addition to his academic role, he has contributed to publications and edited volumes that investigate the intersections of architecture, urbanism, and society, positioning his work within broader conversations on the profession’s responsibilities and evolving practices in contemporary contexts.