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Biography

Dr. Khaled El-Daghar is an Associate Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at Beirut Arab University. He holds a PhD from Alexandria University and is a consultant engineer, with over 60 architectural projects in Egypt. He authored a book on building performance and quality management. He heads the Quality Assurance Committee, coordinates Design and Arts Programs, and serves as RIBA Committee Course Leader at the Faculty Branch. He supervises MSc and PhD theses, serves on the BAU Scientific Research Committee, contributes to editorial boards and peer review, and leads workshops and local and international collaborations. He was awarded the Excellence Award in Scientific Research in 2025

Research Interests

Architecture and Urban Design and their relationship with Building Performance and Technologies, Digital Architectural Heritage Conservation, Quality Management, Architectural Education Methods, Evidence-Based Research, Sustainability, Climate-Responsive Design, and Environmental Aspects, including Lighting Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Energy Efficiency

Education & Qualifications

PhD in Architectural Engineering, Alexandria University; MSc in Architectural Engineering and Environmental Design, AASTMT; BSc in Architectural Engineering, Alexandria University. Consultant Engineer, Egyptian Engineers Syndicate; Federation of Arab Engineers Member. TOEFL Certified; Successful Presentation, University of Colorado/Coursera. Head of Quality Assurance Committee; Coordinator of Design & Arts Programs; RIBA Course Leader; BAU Scientific Research Committee Member; Entrepreneurship Hub Coach. MSc/PhD Supervisor & Examiner; Academic Advisor. HSD, APJ & ASTI Reviewer (2019-present); Springer ASTI Book Series Editorial Board (2025–present); EDMSET Conference Committee Member (2026)

Teaching Areas

Undergraduate include Architectural Design; Execution Design; Building Technology & Construction; History & Theory of Architecture; Interior Design; Sustainability; Project Management; Quality; Conservation of Historic Buildings. Postgraduate MArch/MSc include Advanced Design Studio; Research Methodology; Decision Support Tools; Advanced Building Technology; Advanced Project Management; Integrated Systems in Buildings. PhD include Applied Studies in Architecture; Focused Reviews on Architecture

Awards & Recognition

Recognition Certificate, BAU Three-Minute Thesis Competition (Judge). Excellence Award in Scientific Research & Most Active Researcher Recognition, BAU; Recognition Certificate & Medal, Dar El-Iftaa, Akkar. Recognition Certificate & Medal, International Urban Management and Regional Development Cooperation Project. Certificates & Medals, Architectural Competitions. Certificate & Medal, Federation of Arab and Lebanese Engineers. Additional Recognition for Academic Workshops & Community Engagement