Biography
He earned PhD in Architecture from Cairo University and studied at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels at Ain Shams University, Egypt. He is currently an associate professor teaching Theory of Architecture and Architectural Design at the Faculty of Architecture - Design & Built Environment, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon. He has published many papers in international conferences and high-ranking journals. He has also published several books on 'Theory of Architecture'. He was invited several times to give public lectures at international universities. Visiting numerous prominent contemporary projects worldwide has helped shape his architectural and cultural character.
Research Interests
Theory of Architecture of the 20th and 21st century, Philosophy of Architectural Design, Architectural Criticism, Meanings, Design, Metaphor, Memory, Mythology
Education & Qualifications
Ranked to Assoc. Professor - 2019
PhD in Architectural Engineering, Cairo Uni., Egypt - 2012
M.Sc. in Architectural Engineering, Ain Shams Uni., Egypt - 2009
B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering, Ain Shams Uni., Egypt - 2003 (Very Good with Honour Degree)
Terminal (General Secondary Education), Egypt - 1998 (Grade = 98.2%)
Teaching Areas
Theory of Architecture of the 20th and 21st century, Architectural Design, Architectural Criticism, Graduation Dissertation, Research Methodology, History of Arts
Awards & Recognition
Recognition for participation in the international conference ASCAAD 2022 - as a member of the organising committee & executive editor of APJ Special Issue
Recognition awarded as one of the best active researchers 2024-2025
Recognition for participation in the Summer Camp (ArchTeen) - hosted by BAU Debbieh Campus, Summer 2025
Recognition for participation as a keynote speaker (giving 3 public lectures) in the 10th international faculty program, organised by Chandigarh Uni., India - July 2026