Dr. Nael AlSarrag designs learning experiences, research, and spaces built around one question: how can interior environments improve the way people live, work, and heal? He is an Associate Professor of Interior Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture – Design and Built Environment, Beirut Arab University. Over more than 28 years in academia, research, and professional practice, he has worked where design education, evidence-based research, and new technology meet. His work in workplace design began with his doctoral research at Alexandria University. His Ph.D. thesis, Scientific Modalities for Administrative Space Planning and Its Effects on Job Performance Efficiency and Space Design

Dr. AlSarrag's research explores how interior space shapes human health, performance, and well-being. His expertise spans indoor environmental quality and low-emission materials, workplace design and space planning, lighting, post-pandemic and adaptive interiors, sustainable materials such as terracotta, and nature-inspired design aligned with the UN SDGs. He also investigates evidence-based design pedagogy and the role of digital fabrication and AI in interior design education.

Dr. AlSarrag completed his entire academic formation at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University, earning a B.Sc. (1997), M.Sc. (2006), and Ph.D. (2014) in Interior Architecture. His doctoral research developed an original space-planning methodology and software for administrative workplaces. He advanced through every academic rank to Associate Professor (2022) and has been a licensed interior architecture consultant since 2010. His international training includes immersive AR design (University of Liverpool), hotel and retail design (NABA Milan), and curriculum design (University of Roehampton), complemented by LEED v4, BIM, and energy modeling.

Dr. AlSarrag teaches the full interior design curriculum, from foundation studios to senior projects spanning residential, workplace, hospitality, retail, and cultural spaces. His courses include interior materials and specifications, sustainable interior design, building systems and execution detailing, lighting and furniture design, and project management. He also teaches professional practice and ethics, supervises internships, and coordinates BAU's Interior Design program.

Dr. AlSarrag received the Scientific Excellence Certificate from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University (2013–2014). As a mentor, he led an interior design student team to 1st place in the CAIRODESIGNTHON Furniture Design Challenge (2021) and guided entries to international competitions by the Retail Design Institute and Desall. His expertise is recognized through his appointment to LIBNOR's furniture standardization committee. Yet he considers every executed project his truest award.