Qatar University
* 2014 to 2016 – Head of Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Qatar.
Responsibilities included:
* Curriculum and NAAB Accreditation Committee
* Coordinator Ad Hoc Committee for Spaces Utilization in CENG – College level
* Member of the executive committee for the new College of Engineering building at QU
* Strategic Planning Committee Member
Master Thesis Supervision at QU-Master of Urban Planning and Design program:
* 2016 Main Supervisor, Rama Al Asadi, “Investigating Livability in Urban Spaces: An assessment of Walkability in Iconic Urban Spaces, the case of Doha, Qatar.”
* 2015 Main Supervisor, Maha Mahmoud Sobhy Abdelbaset, “Livability in High-Rise Districts: Case Study of West Bay Tall Buildings.”
* 2014 Main Supervisor, Rana Al Amawi, “Urban Design Strategies for Intervention of Constructed Wetlands in Semi Arid Zones: An application on the case of Abu Nakhla Wetlands, Doha, Qatar.”
* 2013 Main Supervisor, Reham Ahmad Qawasmeh, “Investigating Quality of Urban Life of Residential Neighborhood in Doha.”
Kuwait University
* Undergraduate Program Committee (UPC), coordinator:
- Responsibilities include review curriculum, suggest modifications and changes. Updated curriculum under the supervision of - NAAB to included 5 new compulsory courses that received department approvals to execute the changes in 2007-2008 academic year. Submitted the required paper work to the college and university committee to approve changes for implementation of the new curriculum.
- Established contact with NAAB, initiated the accreditation process at Kuwait University and participated in the NAAB preliminary and final accreditation visit preparations. Activities included:
- Preparation of APR, course files and exhibition.
- Preparation of NAAB Matrix according to the 37 Student Performance Criteria.
- Presentation of current program curriculum and proposed modifications.
* Design Courses Committee, coordinator:
- Coordinated activities of design courses teaching, projects, juries, etc.
- Developed guidelines and criteria for teaching design courses.
- Developed and coordinated the Graduation Project teaching activities and documentation.
- Wrote a document titled “Design Courses and Studios Manual” posted on the internet to be accessible to students and faculty members.
Graduate Program Committee member:
- Participated in the development of the Master Program curriculum and courses.
* 2014 to 2016 – Head of Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Qatar.
Responsibilities included:
- NAAB Accreditation final visit for Substantial Equivalency
- Chair regular department meetings and committees
- Strategic Planning and reporting
- Budget and expenditures
- Recruitment and hiring
- Students advising and acceptance
- Scholarships and missions
- College meetings and committees
- Monitor students’ progress and developed students study plans.
- Chair regular meetings and coordination between courses and faculty members.
- Prepare Quality Assurance documents and reports.
- Perform marketing activities including public lectures, participation in CENG Graduate Studies Open Days, newspapers articles, visits to governmental agencies and private offices.
- Advise master students regarding final thesis preparations and requirements.
- Communicate with possible candidates to apply for the program.
- Follow up textbooks order.
- Review admission applications and interview applicants.
- Review and establish Honors Program requirements
- Organization of Research Workshop
* Curriculum and NAAB Accreditation Committee
- Responsibilities include review curriculum, establish contact with NAAB, initiated the accreditation process at Qatar University and preparation of NAAB accreditation request. Activities include:
- Preparation of accreditation request, course descriptions and faculty CVs according to NAAB format.
- Preparation of NAAB Matrix according to the 32 Student Performance Criteria.
- Preparation of Program Learning Outcomes Matrix and Quality Assurance Strategy and Forms.
- Coordinate activities of design courses teaching, projects, juries, etc.
- Developed guidelines and criteria for teaching design courses.
- Developed and coordinated the Graduation Project teaching activities and documentation.
- Development of a document titled “Guideline Document of the Architectural Design Studios at AUP” posted on the internet to be accessible to students and faculty members.(http://www.qu.edu.qa/engineering/architecture/Architectural_Design_Studios.php)
* Coordinator Ad Hoc Committee for Spaces Utilization in CENG – College level
* Member of the executive committee for the new College of Engineering building at QU
* Strategic Planning Committee Member
Master Thesis Supervision at QU-Master of Urban Planning and Design program:
* 2016 Main Supervisor, Rama Al Asadi, “Investigating Livability in Urban Spaces: An assessment of Walkability in Iconic Urban Spaces, the case of Doha, Qatar.”
* 2015 Main Supervisor, Maha Mahmoud Sobhy Abdelbaset, “Livability in High-Rise Districts: Case Study of West Bay Tall Buildings.”
* 2014 Main Supervisor, Rana Al Amawi, “Urban Design Strategies for Intervention of Constructed Wetlands in Semi Arid Zones: An application on the case of Abu Nakhla Wetlands, Doha, Qatar.”
* 2013 Main Supervisor, Reham Ahmad Qawasmeh, “Investigating Quality of Urban Life of Residential Neighborhood in Doha.”
Kuwait University
* Undergraduate Program Committee (UPC), coordinator:
- Responsibilities include review curriculum, suggest modifications and changes. Updated curriculum under the supervision of - NAAB to included 5 new compulsory courses that received department approvals to execute the changes in 2007-2008 academic year. Submitted the required paper work to the college and university committee to approve changes for implementation of the new curriculum.
- Established contact with NAAB, initiated the accreditation process at Kuwait University and participated in the NAAB preliminary and final accreditation visit preparations. Activities included:
- Preparation of APR, course files and exhibition.
- Preparation of NAAB Matrix according to the 37 Student Performance Criteria.
- Presentation of current program curriculum and proposed modifications.
* Design Courses Committee, coordinator:
- Coordinated activities of design courses teaching, projects, juries, etc.
- Developed guidelines and criteria for teaching design courses.
- Developed and coordinated the Graduation Project teaching activities and documentation.
- Wrote a document titled “Design Courses and Studios Manual” posted on the internet to be accessible to students and faculty members.
Graduate Program Committee member:
- Participated in the development of the Master Program curriculum and courses.