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I H S A N F E T H I B.Arch., M.A., PhD.

Index of Contents

1. Biodata 2. Academic Qualifications Ihsan Fethi 2005 3. Publications: Books Books Translated into Arabic Books in Progress Research Papers (published) Research Papers (in progress) Articles, interviews etc.

4. Positions Held 5. Teaching Positions 6. Awards & Honors 7. Supervision of Graduate Theses 8. Academic Rank 9 Professional Practice (in Architecture, Urban Planning, and Conservation) 10. Television & Radio Interviews 11. Organizations Membership 12. Research Travel 13. Committee Membership 14. Exhibitions 15. Private Documentary Collections 16. International Symposia Attended 17. Symposia Attended in Iraq 18. Public Lectures World-Wide 19. Public Lectures in Iraq 20. Art Exhibitions & Related Activities 21. References & Recommendations 22. Appendices (Certificates etc.)

1 One Page CV.

IHSAN FETHI

ARCHITECT; TOWN PLANNER & HERITAGE CONSULTANT B. Arch., Great Hons. UWIST (UK), M.A., SHEFFIELD (UK), PhD, SHEFFIELD (UK)

POB: Amman Ahliya University; Amman 19328, Jordan; Mobile- +96279-5652956 E-Mail: [email protected]

1. BIODATA

Name Ihsan Abdul Wahab Fethi Place of Birth Baghdad, Iraq Citizenship Iraqi (Resident in Jordan since 1991 and in the UAE (1997 -1999) Social Status Married with one son Languages Arabic and English (very fluent)

Present Position Professor of Architecture, Department of Architecture, College of Engineering, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan, (Since 2007- ).

Former Positions Dean, College of Arts, Amman University, 2000-2007. Dean, College of Art & Architecture, Jordan University for Women, Amman, 1993-1995 Dean, School of Engineering and Design, Al -Bayan University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 1997-1999 Chairman, Dept. of Architecture, College of Engineering, University of Baghdad, Iraq, 1986-1991.

Publications Six Books and Over 50 Research Papers Including:

The Architectural Heritage of Baghdad, London 1979 Traditional Houses in Baghdad, UK, 1983, Baghdad, Today and Yesterday, Baghdad, 1987 Contemporary Architecture in Baghdad, Tokyo, 1985 The Mosque: An Architectural Essay, New York, 1986 Traditional Houses in Amman, Amman, 1992 The Architectural Heritage of Palestine, Amman, 1996 The Art of Yasin Muhammadawi, Sumerian Inspirations, Amman, 2009. My Iraq- A Photographic Autobiography & More, Amman, 2010.

2. Academic Qualifications:

1974-1977 Doctorate (PhD), In Architectural and Urban Conservation, Sheffield University, Town and Regional Planning Department, Sheffield Faculty of Architecture, UK. Thesis: Urban Conservation In Iraq (3 Vols.) With Special Reference to Baghdad, including a Comprehensive Inventory of Building and Areas of Architectural and Historical Interest, (Unpublished). 1600 pages.

1972-1974 Master (M.A) in Town and Regional Planning, Sheffield University, Faculty of Architecture, UK. Thesis: Planning Importation in Iraq (I Vol. Unpublished)

1962-1968 B.Arch. In Architecture (Great Honors) University of Wales Institute of Technology (UWIST), Cardiff, United Kingdom Thesis Project: Arts College In Baghdad (Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Performing Arts Departments.) Special Topic: Climatic Influences On Design, A 200 Page Analytical Study

Special Courses:

1963 Obtained" Distinction" Grade , London University’s A-Level Exams in Arts (Drawing I and II)

1962-64 Studied Painting and Drawing, Obtained highest mark in class of 35 Students, Cardiff College of Art.

1966 Professional Photography University of Wales (Cardiff), Advanced Professional Course.

1967 Architectural Preservation University of York, Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, York, UK.

1994 University Administration in USA A Special Professional Tour of 10 American Universities. Sponsored by The United States Information Agency (USIA). The Visit included lectures by top American Experts on Higher Education in the U.S. and covered several major issues such as accreditation, management, finance, and campus planning and design.

3. Publications

3.1 (Books):

Ihsan Fethi and Jabra I Jabra, Baghdad -Yesterday and Today , (Arabic) Amanat Al-Assima, Baghdad, 1987, 260 Pages. An English Edition was also completed but remains unpublished.

Ihsan Fethi, Stefano Bianca, G.Lombardi, and Sohiko Yamada (J.C.P) Consultants (Tokyo), Redevelopment and Conservation of Rusafa, Baghdad, Amanat Al-Assima, 5 volumes, Tokyo, 1985, (English).

Ihsan Fethi and John Warren, Traditional Houses in Baghdad, Horsham, U.K. 1982.

Ihsan Fethi, The Architectural Heritage in Baghdad, Iraq Cultural Center, London, 1979.

Ihsan Fethi And M.al-Rashid, The Islamic Rosary: Its Heritage And Craft, (in Arabic), Published in Amman, 1999.

Ihsan Fethi, The Art of Yasin Muhammadawi, Sumerian Inspirations, Adib Books, Amman, 2009. Ihsan Fethi, My Iraq- A Photographic Autobiography & More, Adib Books, Amman, 2010.

3.2 Books Translated Into Arabic:

Robert Venturi, Complexity And Contradiction, Published in Baghdad, 1987, Translated by Suad Mahdi (supervised and revised by Ihsan Fethi).

R. Banham, Age Of The Masters, Published Baghdad, 1989, Translated S.Mahdi (Supervised and revised by Ihsan Fethi).

J.P. Bonta, Architecture And Its Interpretation, Translated S.Mahdi (supervised and revised by Ihsan Fethi, 1994, Baghdad.

J.Richards et al, Hassan Fathy (Mimar Books), 1985 Translation by Dr.Ihsan Fethi and Suad Mahdi (Unpublished).

4 3.3 Books (In Progress):

Rural Architecture in Southern Jordan (in Arabic), unpublished, text completed.

 Iraq in Bygone Days 1858-1958, Arabic & English, text under preparation, visual material completed.

Contemporary Architecture in The Arabian Gulf. Text under preparation.

The Art of Faik Hassan, Iraqi Artist 1914-1991, Text under preparation since 2004. Documentary material so far very extensive and covers more than 1500 paintings and sketches. It also includes a large number of unpublished personal photographs.

Islamic Furniture, Text under preparation, documentary material extensive.

The Art of Jawad Salim, Iraqi Artist 1920-1961, Text under preparation since 2004. Documentary material collected very extensive and covers most of sketches, Paintings and sculptures.

The Assassination of the Arab City, a critical essay on the current urban planning Practices in the Arab World. Text under preparation. Documentary material extensive.

Iraqi Cities- Urban History and Evolution. Text is under preparation. Documentary material very comprehensive and covers more than 50 cities and towns.

Who's Who in Iraq 1921-2003, work started in 2005, biographical material collected very extensive and covers more than 20,000 important figures of various backgrounds.

Who's Who in Post Saddam Iraq, work started in 2004, biographical material collected very comprehensive and covers more than 5000 political figures.

Ministers of Iraq, work started in 2008, covers 582 Ministers and Prime Ministers of Iraq since 1921, includes photographs and a short biography, to be published early 2010.

3.4 Published Research Papers

* Paper- Architectural Design Trends in Arab Gulf States Today: Between the Euphoria of Fantasy and the Quest for Singular Distinction, Keynote Paper submitted to the World Housing Congress, Terengganu, Malaysia, 1-5 July 2007.

 Paper- The Ustas of Baghdad, Unknown Masters of Building Craft and Tradition, published in a book on the Architecture of Baghdad, by Caecilia Pieri, Paris, 2008. Also published in Arabic by al-Mada Press, Baghdad, 2009.

 Paper- The Destruction of Arab Cultural Heritage submitted to the Conference on the Middle East, Aix-en-Provence, France, 14-21.6.2005. Proceedings published in 2007, S.N.librairie Orientaliste Paul Geuthner, Paris, pp.155-167.

 Paper- Protection and Restoration of the Colonial Architecture of Baghdad, submitted to the Conference on Colonial Architectural Heritage-The European Experience, Paris, 7-10 Sept.2005, published in a Book entitled ' Architecture Coloniale et Patrimoine, Experiences Europeennes, Institut National du Patrimoine, Paris 2006, pp198-203.

 Paper- Iraq's Cultural Heritage: Loss and Destruction-The Case for Restoration and Reconstruction, published in Book ' Heritage at Risk', ICOMOS, Paris 2005, pp.122-124.

 Paper- Reforming Higher Education in the Arab Word, some fundamental Issues (in Arabic) with Prof.Amin Mahmoud, UNDP on Human development Report 2004, Beirut 20-23.2.2004.

 Paper- Urban Conservation in the Arab World, some critical issues and lessons, keynote speaker, Conference, Bahrain Society of Engineers, Bahrain, 6- 8.12.2004.

 Paper- Accreditation Criteria for Architecture, submitted to Conference on Accreditation Criteria for Engineering, Israa University, Amman, 12.8.2004. Professor Ihsan Fethi was also commissioned by the Ministry of Higher Education in Jordan to conduct a study on Accreditation Criteria for Architecture (with Prof. Majdi Tawfiq & Dr.Rami Dhahir). Study was submitted in 2005.

 Paper- Keynote Paper, Threats Facing Iraq's Cultural Heritage, Cityscape Conference, Dubai, 21.10.2003. Also published in 'Architecture +' Magazine, vol. 1, 05, 2004, pp.12-13.

 Paper- Accreditation Criteria for Interior Design and Graphic Design, a Study Commissioned by the Ministry of Higher Education in Jordan and conducted by Prof.Ihsan Fethi, submitted 7.7.2004.

 Paper- Iraqi Cities, Threats and Destruction under Occupation, to Conference on Threatened Cities, Jordanian Society of Engineers, Amman, 8.10.2003.

 Paper- The Architectural Heritage of Qatar (in Arabic), a Study submitted to the Cultural Village Project, 70 pages, April 2002.

 Paper- Iraqi Architecture in Historical Perspective, submitted to Beirut Heritage

6 Society, Fourth International Conference, Beirut, Lebanon, 8.11.2001.

 Paper, Restoration Practices in Iraq, a Critical Review, submitted to Conference on Cultural Resources Management, Yarmook University, 28-29.2.2001.

 Paper- Energy and Architecture, the Missing Ecological Dimension in Architectural Education and Contemporary Arab Architecture, submitted to Conference on Science and Technology, Challenges of the 21st Century, Association of Arab Scientists, Sharjah University, 24-26.4.2000.

 Paper and Study- The King Hussein's Fund for Excellence, prepared with Prof.Amin Mahmoud, submitted to the Governor of Central Bank of Jordan, Dr.Ziad Fareez, Amman, 1999.

 Paper, Regionalized Versus Regionalist Architecture, Aga Khan and Zurich Institute of Technology Joint Conference on Architecture in Transition, Ascona, Switzerland, 7-9.4.1998.

 Paper- The Role of Architectural Heritage and Urban Reconstruction in Palestine, commissioned by PECDAR, 1995. Published in Book entitled ' The Reconstruction of Palestine', London,

 Paper- Islamic Architectural Heritage, a Critical Essay, published in Book entitled 'Hiwar al-Fann al-Tashkili', Shakir Hasan al-Said (Ed), Shoman Foundation, pp.341-362,Amman 1995( in Arabic).

 Paper- The Preservation of Jordan's Cultural Heritage: a Critical View, with K.Mahadin and Others, submitted to Conference on Conservation of Architectural Heritage, Jordan University, 20-25 Nov.1993.

 Paper- The Preservation of Sahaba Shrines in Jordan, with Dr.A.Abdin, submitted to Conference on Conservation of Architectural Heritage, Jordan University, 20-25 Nov.1993. Published in the 'Handasa' Periodical of the Association of Arab Universities, Baghdad, Vol.2, No.2, 1995, pp.41-65.

 Paper- Towards Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice: The Status of Construction and Affiliated Courses in Arab Architectural Education Today. Ihsan Fethi and Others, Published in Open House International, Newcastle, vol.18, No4, 1993, pp.11-18.

 Paper- Conservation in the Islamic World submitted to the Conference on 'Architecture and Development in the Islamic World', York Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, York, UK, 19-24 April, 1993.

 Paper- Villa Architecture in Amman: The Current Spectrum of Styles, with Dr.Kamil Mahadin, submitted to Conference on Amman, the City and its Society, French Centre for the Study of Contemporary Middle East (CERMOC) 6-

7 8.6.1993, published in Book entitled ' Amman' Beirut 1996, pp.171-188.

 Paper-Traditional Houses in Amman: A Typological Study of the Early Houses of Amman, Jordan. (With Dr.Talib al-Rifai), Completed in Jan.1992. Published in Proceedings of Conference on Conservation of Architectural heritage, Jordan University, 20-25 Nov.1993.

Paper-“The Restoration of Historic Monuments In Baghdad”, Dar Al-Salam, Center of Revival Of Arab Heritage, Baghdad, pp.405-440, 1990 (in Arabic).

Paper-The Role Of Universities In Architectural Criticism”, Proceedings Of Seminar On Architectural Criticism, Ministry of Housing, Baghdad, June 1990, 12 pages (in Arabic).

* Paper-Structural Technologies In the Architecture Of Foreign Consultants in Baghdad, Ihsan Fethi and Suad Mahdi, Proceeding of Fifth Conference of Science Research Council, Baghdad ,Oct. 1989,Pp.191-207(Vol.4,Part.1)

* Paper-Climatic Considerations in the Architecture of Foreign Consultants in Baghdad, Ihsan Fethi and Suad Mahdi, Proceedings of the Fifth Conference, Science Research Council, Baghdad, Oct. 1989, Pp.152-170 (Vol.4,

* Paper-Documentation Of Cultural Property “Heritage and Culture” Magazine, Baghdad, No.8-9(1986, Pp.300-309).

* Paper-The Traditional House in Baghdad -Some Socio-Climatic Considerations.) (With Susan Rauf) in the “Arab House”, Newcastle University U.K. 1986, pp.44-52.

* Paper-Contemporary Architecture In Baghdad-Roots and Transitions” A Critical Essay, Published in English and Japanese in “Process Architecture”, No 58 (Baghdad -Special Issue), Tokyo, Pp. 112-132. Also Published in “Gilgamesh’ Magazine, 1987.

* Paper-“Identity In Architecture” (Arabic). A critical article in the “Engineers” Magazine, August, 1985, Baghdad, Pp. 12-18.

* Paper-“The Mosque Today: An Essay”: A critical analysis of contemporary mosque architecture in the Islamic World. In “Architecture In Continuity”, Sherban Cantacuzino (ed) Aga Khan Publications, New York, 1985. Also published (without permission) in Alam Al-Bina, Cairo, Egypt, 1986.

Paper-“Architectural Heritage of Ana and Rawa Region in Iraq”, Second National Symposium, Center for Revival of Arab Heritage, Proceedings 1986, pp.300-309(in Arabic).

Paper-“The Conservation and Redevelopment of The Historical Center Of Baghdad”, a (in English) submitted to the Conference on the Preservation of Architectural Heritage of Islamic Cities, 22-26 April, 1985, Istanbul, Turkey, Published in Proceedings, Arab Urban Development Institute, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, pp.137-143.

Paper-“Urban Conservation in Iraq-The Future Of Historic Cities”, (English). A paper Submitted to the First Conference of Architects and Planners in the Islamic World. Published in its Proceeding, Lahore, Pakistan, 1985, (35 Pages).

Paper-“Regional Cultural Influences on Architectural Design” A paper submitted to the Third Conference of Science Research Council, Baghdad Nov. 1984.

Paper-“Some Problems Related To Conserving Historic Areas”, English. A paper Submitted to Seminar Baghdad 2001, Organized by Dr Ihsan Fethi, College of Engineering, Baghdad, May 1984.

Paper-“Rashid Street: An Exciting Architectural Panorama” (Arabic), Published in “Riwaq” Magazine, Baghdad 1984 (No 14

Paper-“Islamic Architectural Heritage In Iraq”, A paper in Arabic submitted to the First National Heritage Conference, Baghdad, 1983 (30 Pages in Arabic).

Paper-“Traveling Artists In Iraq” an article on 19th. Century traveling artists in Iraq, in “Finoon Arabia” Magazine, No.3 London, 1981 (in Arabic).

Paper-“Architectural Restoration-Philosophies and Techniques” (Arabic), Published in “al- Turath wa al-Hadhara” Magazine, Center for Protection of Cultural Property in Arab Countries, Baghdad, 1980.

Paper-“The Architectural Heritage in Baghdad”, The National Center for Consultancy, Baghdad, 1980, (Arabic), 30 Pages.

Paper-The Conservation of Arab Architectural Heritage”, a paper submitted to the International Seminar on “Heritage and Contemporary Arab Architecture” Baghdad, September 1980. Published as a separate booklet (Arabic).

Paper-“The Urban Characteristics of Arab Cities” University of Technology, Baghdad Continuing Education Program, June 1980.

Paper-“The Architectural Heritage Of Baghdad”, in UR Magazine, London, Feb.1979, pp.24-28, as part of a catalogue for an exhibition on Baghdad.

3.5 Publications (In Progress):

Ana and Rawa -Two Drowned Cities in Iraq, book manuscript near completion, Two full years work (1987-1988) of documenting these two towns which were submerged by water of Qadissiya Dam. (In English).

The Architectural Heritage of Iraq, book text is under preparation, documentation material which includes drawings and photographs are almost complete (in English).

A Hundred and One Monuments in Iraq (English), Book manuscript in preparation. Documentation is extensive, includes drawings and photographs, near completion.

Hammams of Iraq (English), Book Manuscript in progress. Documentation material near completion and includes many measured drawings and photographs.

The Caravansaries of Iraq (English), Book manuscript under preparation. Documentation material is nearing completion and includes many measured drawings and photographs.

Iraqi Towns in Old Photographs, Manuscript in Progress. Photographic material completed (Arabic-English), contains nearly 500 late 19th.C and early 20th.C photographs, many hitherto unpublished.

Seven Architects from Iraq (English), Covers architects-Chadirji, Makiya, Madhloom, Awni, Madfai, Munir and Mukhtar. Manuscript in progress. Documentary material near completion.

Contemporary Architecture in the Arab World, Book manuscript in initial phase, Documentary material in progress.

Traditional Houses in Amman, Research Paper (Completed) to be published soon.

Architectural Education in the Arab World: A Critical Review.

Vernacular Architecture in Jordan, a documentary and analytical study of selected villages in the Karak Valley of Jordan. (With Dr.K.Mahadin), text completed in 1995.

3.6 Publications (Articles, Interviews, in Magazines and Newspapers):

10 Interview With Dr. Ihsan Fethi, Alef Ba Magazine, 11.9.1991, Baghdad, (3pages).

A short critical assessment of the Alexandria Library Winning Design in El-Bena Magazine, Saudi Arabia, No. 53, May 1990,Pp. 22-24.

The Destruction of Architectural Heritage in Mosul- in support Of Dr.Ihsan Fethi’s outcry to stop loss of heritage, by Kifah Habib, Jumhouria Newspaper,7.12.1989, Baghdad

Interview with Critic Adel Kamil on Rashid Street, Turath Al-Shaabi Mag. 1998,52-75, Baghdad.

Discussion comments by Dr. Ihsan Fethi, Architecture and Criticism, Aga Khan Regional Seminar, Malta. Proceeding, Pages 35, 111,112 and 128, 1987... Interview in English on The loss of architecture heritage, Baghdad Observer Newspaper, 9.3.1984.

Interview In English on the future of Baghdad Observer Newspaper, 1.2.1985.

The Shanashil (Oriel) Windows of Baghdad in Pictures (by Dr. Ihsan Fethi). Qadissiya Newspaper, 4.2.1986.

Modern Mosques in Islam, A review of a lecture by Ihsan Fethi, written by Saud Mahdi, Qadissiya Newspaper, 3.12.1985.

Interview With Dr. Ihsan Fethi on the Inferiority of Modern House Designs, Jumbouriya Newspaper, 16.8.1987.

Interview With Dr. Ihsan Fethi on the Redevelopment of Baghdad, "Baghdad" Magazine, Amanat Al Assima, 1984.

Iraqi Architecture And The Research For Identity) Review of Lecture by Dr. Ihsan Fethi, Adil Kamil (Critic), Al Riyadh Newspaper, Saudi Arabia(Critic), 27.11.1985,P.7.

What Is Identity In Architecture? An article by Ihsan Fethi, Qadissiya Newspaper, Baghdad, 19.10.1985(Full Page).

(Preservation of Arab Heritage), Journal Of Arab Engineers, No.37, Jan. 1985, Pp.50-53. Tunisia.

A distinctive architectural experiment in Iraq architecture, an article by Ihsan Fethi, Alef Ba Magazine, 1984.

Tikrit and Samarra 2000, an article by Dr.Ihsan Fethi, Alef Ba Mag. Baghdad, 1984.

The Revitalization of Muzafariya Minaret In Arbil, an article by Ihsan Fethi In Alef Ba Magazine 1984.

Architectural Exhibition of Dept of Architecture, a notable inspiration from cultural

11 Heritage, an article by Ihsan Fethi In Alef Ba Mag. 1984.

Baghdad State Mosque Project, an article by Ihsan Fethi, Alef Ba Mag. 1983.

Rare Horseracing Track in Abbasid Samarra Turns into a Rubbish Dump! An article in Alef Ba Mag. 1983(Pp.30-31), Baghdad.

Interview with Ihsan Fethi on Modern Urban fabric and Traditional Environment, Suhail Sami, Alef Ba Mag. 24 8. 1983.

Interview with Ihsan Fethi on Arab Architecture and Conflict with the International Style, Sami Mohamed, Jumhouriya Newspaper, 23.12.1982.

Architectural Heritage in Baghdad, an article by Ihsan Fethi, Journal of Arab Union Of Engineers, No. 24, Jan 1980, 22-28, Tunisia.

Conserving The Arab Architectural Heritage, an article by Ihsan Fethi, Jumhouriya Newspaper, 16.9.1980.

Arab Heritage and Contemporary Architecture, an article by Ihsan Fethi (English), in Baghdad Observer, Full Page, 17.9.1980.

Adaptive Reuse of Mirjan Khan In Baghdad , an article By Ihsan Fethi In Alef Ba Mag. 13.6.1979

Who is responsible for the loss of historic monuments in Baghdad? An interview with Dr. Ihsan Fethi, Fawizi Karim, Alef Ba Mag. 21.2.1979.

4. Positions Held:

2011- Present Member, Editorial Board, Finoon Journal (Refereed), Ministry of Higher Education and Research, Amman.

2007-Present Consultant to Unesco-Iraq,

2005- Present Consultant to Getty Conservation Institute (GCI), Los Angeles, USA.

2006- Present Consultant to ICCROM, Rome.

2005-Present Consultant to World Monument Fund (WMF), New York, USA.

2007-2010 Chairman, Departments of Graphic and Interior Design, College of Arts, University of Philadelphia, Amman, Jordan.

2007-2010 Consultant, High Commission for the Revitalization of Erbil Citadel (HCECR), Erbil, Iraq.

2000- 2007 Founder and Dean, College of Arts, University of Amman, Jordan.

1991-2000 Chairman, Dept of Interior Design, University of Amman, Jordan.

1999-2000: Chairman, Dept. of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture & Art, The University of Petra, Amman, Jordan.

1997-1999: Founder and Dean, Faculty of Engineering &Design Al Bayan University, Abu Dhabi.

1993-1995 Founder and Dean, College of Architecture and Art, University for Women, Amman, Jordan.

1991-1993 Associate Professor, Dept. of Architecture, University of Jordan.

1993-1995 Consultant to Al- Bayt University, Jordan Campus Design and Academic Programming.

1993-199 Head of Jury, Architecture Competition to Redevelop Shrines at Mazar, Karak, Jordan.

1991-1993 Consultant to Muta University, Jordan, Master Planning and Campus Design . 1989-1991 Chairman, Dept. of Arch. University of Baghdad, Iraq.

1988-1991 Consultant, Min. of Higher Education, Baghdad, Iraq. 1987-1992 Consultant, Al-Handasa Magazine, Beirut, Lebanon.

Consultant, Science and Engineering Magazine, Baghdad 1980-1988 Consultant to Deputy Mayor, Baghdad Municipality.

1986-1988 Director of Jadiriya Campus, University Of Baghdad, Designers- Gropius and T.A.C. (Cambridge).

1978-1988 .Consultant to Directorate of Antiquities, Baghdad.

1985-1988 Consultant to Ministry of Housing and Public Works, Baghdad.

1980-1988 Consultant to Ministry of Local Govt. Baghdad (Physical Planning)

1980-1988 Consultant to Ministry of Culture, Baghdad

1985-1988 Founder and Consultant, Dept. of Preservation of Heritage of Baghdad, Baghdad Municipality (AAA).

1972-1977 Scholarship in UK to study Masters in Urban Planning, and Doctorate in Urban Conservation, Sheffield University.

1970-1972 Urban Planner, Ministry of Municipalities, Baghdad. In Charge of the Master Plan of Kirkuk, Hatra, and al-Qassim.

5. Teaching Experience

Over 34 years of teaching, tutoring, organizing seminars, developing curricula and leading intellectual and academic work:

2007-Present Professor, Department of Architecture, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan 2000-2007 Dean, College of Arts, Amman University, Jordan. 1997-1999 Dean, Faculty of Engineering &Design Al Bayan University, Abu Dhabi UAE. 1996 Awarded Title of Professor of Architecture 1993-1995 Dean, College of Architecture & Art, Jordan University for Women, Amman, Jordan.

1991-1993 Associate Professor, Dept. Of Arch. University Of Jordan, Amman.

Graduate Courses:

1. Art and Architecture in the Islamic Context. 2. Architectural and Urban Conservation. 3. Urban Design Theory 4. Urban Space in Arab city 5. Architecture and Criticism 6. Research Methodology. 7. Restoration of Monuments

Undergraduate Courses:

1. Fifth Year Design Studio (Thesis Project). 2. First and Second Year Design Studio. 3. Interior Design Studios. 4. Interior Design Criticism. 5. Vernacular Architecture 6. Contemporary Architecture in the Arab World. 7. Advanced Architectural Photography (Exteriors &Interiors).

14 8. Art Studio -Freehand Drawing and Painting. 9. Islamic Art &Architecture. 10. Graphic Design- Theory and Studio 11. Graphic Design in Jordan 12. Interior Design in Jordan 13. Arab Islamic Style 14. Restoration of Historic Buildings 15. Digital Photography. 16. Environmental & Green Design.

1989-1991 Chairman, Dept. of Architecture, University of Baghdad, Iraq. Associate Professor since 1985. 1987-1989 Director of Graduate Advanced Design Studio (M.Arch.). 1980-1991 Lecturer of “Traditional Architecture in Iraq” Second Year. 1980-1991 Director of Architectural Documentation Program (Measured Drawings and Analysis of Historic Structures in Iraq). 1987-1990 Chairman, Senior Faculty Staff. 1987-1991 Lecturer of (Iraqi Contemporary Architecture), Graduate Program, M.Arch. and Ph.D., Baghdad. 1984-1986 Lecturer of “Urban Design” Graduate Program. 1988-1990 Ditto 1986-1988 Chairman, Graduate Committee, Dept.of Architecture, Baghdad. 1986-1998 Chairman, Dept. of Architecture, University of Baghdad. 1986-1998 Chairman (Founder), Dept. of Arch. University of Mustansiriya. 1978-1979 Consultant, Tourism Board of Iraq. 1983-Present Nominator, Aga Khan Award for Architecture. 1970-1972 Physical Planner, Ministry of Local Government, Baghdad, Iraq, was in charge of planning Kirkuk, Hatra, and al-Qassim towns.

6. Awards and Honors:

- Received Distinguished Faculty Evaluation, University of Baghdad, 1987, 1988.1989,1990. - Received full Scholarship from Iraq Government to UK for B.Arch. in Architecture 1960-1968. - Received full Scholarship from Iraq Government to UK for Masters Degree in Town and Regional Planning, 1972-1974. Received full Scholarship from Iraq Government to UK for Doctorate Degree in Urban Conservation, 1974-1977.

7. Supervision of Graduate Theses

7.1 Sole Supervisor of the following theses:

15 1. Redevelopment of the old Suqs Area in Baghdad, Issam A. Amir, M.Arch. 1986. 2. Urban Infill in Kadhimiya, Baghdad, Salam A.Hassain, M.Arch. 1986. 3. Revitalization of Archaeological Sites, Babylon-Case Study, Jinan Khamo, May, 1986. 4. The Architecture of Foreign Consultants In Baghdad,(1914-1960)-A Critical Study, Suad A. Mahdi, 1987 (M.Arch). 5. Redevelopment of Commercial Area of Arbil, Iraq, Hassan Sabagh, M.A, 89. 6. Modern Mosques in Iraq-A critical Study, Hafsa Umari, 1989 (M.Arch). 7. Aesthetics in Islamic Architecture, Issam Shukur, 1989 (M. Arch) 8. The Arch in Islamic Architecture, Maha Shamma, 1990 (M.Arch) 9. Decoration in Islamic Architecture, A Study of the Mathematics of From, Assad Ghalib, 1990(M.Arch). 10. Architectural Conservation In Iraq, Jinan A.Wahab, 1989 (M. Arch) 11. Commercial Streets in Iraq, Rashid St. Case Study, Majid Hadi, 1991, (M.Arch). 12. Symbolism in Mesopotamian Architecture, Luay Kamal, 1991 (M.Arch). 13. The Evolution of the House in Baghdad During The 20th C., Faiz Hamid, PhD Thesis 1988-1992. 14. City Centers Of Iraq-Basra- Case Study, Nassir Shamari, PhD Thesis, 1989- 1992. 15. Participated in the assessment panel as an external examiner of more than 30 Masters Theses in Iraq, 1979-1991.

7.2. Supervision of Graduate Research in Jordan: 1. Urban Conservation of Central Amman, Nabil Al -Yas, 1991-1993. 2. Conservation Of The Christian Quarter Of Karak, Jordan (with Dr.K.Mahadin). Ihab Amareen, 1991-1993. 3. The Impact Of Islamic Thought on Urban From-Damascus: Case Study, Abeer Laham, 1991, (with Dr. M. 4. Adaptive Reuse in Jordan, Zahir Bushnaq (with Dr. M. Tawfiq) 1994-1995. 5. Infill Policies in Jordan, Ismail Tahan (with Dr. K. Mahadin) 1994-1996. 6. Villa Architecture in Amman, Shatha Milhis, PhD Thesis, Oxford Brooks

16 University, Oxford, Co-Supervisor, 1994-1997. 7. Interior Design of University Buildings in Jordan, Yasin Al-Issawi, PhD Thesis, Co-Supervisor, 2003-2006. 8. The Architecture of Baghdad 1921-1958, Caecilia Pieri, PhD Thesis, EHESS Paris, Co-Supervisor, 2004-to be completed in 2010.

8. Academic Rank

1996 Professor. 1985-96 Associate Professor. 1978-85 Assistant Professor.

9. Research Travel

The author has traveled extensively throughout the world. During these travels, which were mostly for academic or professional reasons, photographic studies of places and monuments of architectural interest were carried out. In Islamic countries, such photographic studies were often comprehensive and detailed (see item 14-private collections):

Islamic Countries

Iraq (1968-1991), 2003, 2005, 2006,2007,2008,2009, 2010- Very extensive coverage. Syria (1963, 2001, 2002, 2005) Good Coverage Egypt (1964, 1975, 1987, 1990) Extensive Coverage of Islamic Cairo. Lebanon (1963, 1969-1970, 2001, 2004, 2007) Professional Practice. Good Coverage. Jordan (1989, 1991-2010) Extensive Coverage of cultural heritage. Libya (1964) Modest Coverage. Tunisia (1964) Modest Coverage. Morocco (1979) Modest Coverage. Kuwait (1980, 1989) Modest Coverage. Turkey (19863, 1978, 1985, 2004, 2007) Extensive Coverage of Istanbul. Pakistan (1984) Extensive Coverage of Lahore, Karachi and Thatta. Yemen (1993, 1996) Extensive Coverage. (Sana, Taiz, Shibam, Mukalla, Ibb, Zabid etc.) UAE (1997-1999, 2000, 2003, 2004) Extensive Coverage. (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah etc. Oman (1996, 2001, 2004, 2006), Good Coverage. Bahrain (2001, 2004) Modest Coverage. Qatar (2002, 2008, 2010) Extensive coverage. Malaysia (2007) Modest Coverage.

Other Countries

United Kingdom (1960-86, 72.80, 82, 86, 88, 92, 96, 2003) Study, extensive coverage. France (1965, 1971, 1984, 1988, 2005, 2007, 2010) Extensive Coverage. Spain (1965, 71, 86, 87, 88) Extensive Coverage of Islamic Arch. (Granada, Cordoba, Seville, Toledo, Munaiqir, etc.)

17 Austria (1963) Belgium (1963, 1965) Germany (1966, 1978, 1984) Italy (1966, 1978, 1984, 1994), Extensive Coverage of Architectural Monuments (Rome, Florence, Venice, etc…) Sweden (1966) Norway (1966) Denmark (1966) Poland (1981, 1984) Holland (1966) Yugoslavia (1978, 1982, 1984), Good Coverage of (Split, Dubrovnik, Mostar, etc…) Bulgaria (1963, 1978) Greece (1963, 1978) Malta (1987) Good coverage of monuments, Aga Khan Seminar on Criticism. Japan (1980, 1983) Consultations and Lectures, Good coverage of Tokyo and Kyoto. USA (1982, 1989, 1994, 2007) Aga Khan Lecture, lectures, and Consultant’s Work. Modest Coverage. Switzerland (1998), Modest Coverage. Cyprus (2004). Modest Coverage.

10. Committee Membership (Professional)/Selective):

2008-Present, Member of the Scientific Committee, GITSI (Global Initiative To Sustainable Iraq), Sponsored by the United Nations.

2000-2007 Member of the Editorial Board of al-Balqa Periodical, Amman University. 2000-2007 Member of the Scientific Research Board, Amman University.

1999-2001 Member, Higher Consultative Committee, King Hussein Fund for Excellence.

1987-1990 Member, Higher Committee for Protection of Heritage in Iraq.

1986-1990 Member, Committee of Consultants for Center of Revival of Arab Heritage. 1980-1987 Member, Consultative Committee for Preservation of Architectural Heritage of Baghdad. 1986-1988 Member, National Committee for Preservation of Antiquities of Iraq.

1980-1985 Member, Technical Committee of Baghdad Master Plan Project, Amanat Al-Assima, Baghdad. 1982-1985 Member, Technical Committee for New Towns Commission. Tharthar & Suwaira New Towns 1984-1985 Member, Technical Committee for Selection of Consultants for Samarra and Tikrit Master Plans, Ministry of Planning. 1982-1985 Member, Technical Committee for the Preservation of Citadel of Arbil, Iraq. 1981-1982 Member, Technical Committee for the City of Najaf, Ministry of Local

18 Government. 1983 Member, Jury, Competition for Design of Royal Center of Islamic Studies, Amman Jordan.

1979 Member, Organizing Committee of Intl. Seminar on Arab Architecture, Baghdad, Iraq.

11. Professional Practice (in Architecture, Urban Planning and Conservation

2009-Present Consultant to Diwan Architects, Abu Dhabi, on the Project of Conservation and Redevelopment of Kadhimiya and Aadhamiya Historic Districts, Baghdad.

2008-Present Consultant to HCECR, High Commission for Erbil Citadel Revitalization, Erbil, Iraq.

2008 March Head of Jury, Architectural Awards, Arab Towns Organization, Doha, Qatar. 2007-Present Consultant to ICROM, Rome.

2005-Present Consultant to WMF (World Monument Fund), New York.

2005- Present Consultant to Getty Conservation Institute (USA), helped with e- Database for Iraq's Cultural Heritage Project, translation of technical documents, and training of Iraqi archaeologists and other professionals.

1999-2000 Designed and Supervised the Interiors of the Governor's Floor, Central Bank of Jordan, Amman.

1996-1997 Consultant and Designer of Hadhramawt University of Science & Technology, Yemen.

1993-1995 Consultant to Al Bayt University, Jordan Campus Design and Academic Program.

1993 Head of Jury, Architectural Competition- Redevelopment of Shrines at Mazar, Karak, Jordan.

1991-1993 Consultant to Muta University, Jordan, Master Planning and Campus Design and Designer of the Mosque at the University. 1990 Architectural Designer Baghdad University Gateway (Humanities).

1989 Architectural Designer of Basra University Gateway, Basra.

1990 Won First Prize Award, Baghdad Opera House, in Collaboration with Sert, Jackson and Associates, Cambridge, U.S.A.

1989 Won Distinguished Class for the New Qadissiya Palace Baghdad, (Sixth

19 Rank Amongst 51 Competition Entries). 1991 Won First Prize Award for the Design of a Special Official Mosque, Baghdad. 1983 Won Second Prize Award For The Baghdad International State Mosque Competition, In Collaboration With Ricardo Bofill (Spain) And Iraq Consult (Baghdad, Iraq.

1972 Won Second Prize Award for the Design of Ministry of oil, Baghdad.

1970 Architect, Arkbuild Association, Beirut, Lebanon.

1970 Designed and Supervised over 50 Projects in Baghdad (Mostly Villas, Flats and houses), between 1970 and 1990.

1969-1974 Set up own Architectural Firm in 1969. Registered in Union of Iraq Engineering as Ihsan Fethi and Associates, Baghdad.

1981-1984 Consultant to APP of Horsham (UK), John Warren, Gailani and Kadhimiya Redevelopment and Conservation Projects, Baghdad.

1982-1984 Consultant to App (UK) for Restoration of Haifa Street Houses, Baghdad.

1983 Consultant to Arthur Erikson (Canada), Redevelopment of Abu-Nuwas Street, Baghdad.

1982-1983 Consultant to the Architects Collaborative (T.A.C) U.S.A, Redevelopment of Khulafa Street and Ahmadiya, Baghdad.

1982-1983 Consultant to Reineke (Germany) and (T.E.S.T), Iraq, Karkh Redevelopment Plan, Baghdad.

1983 Consultant to Ricardo Bofill (Spain), Baghdad State Mosque Competition, 1983 Together With Iraq Consult (Iraq).

1984-1988 Consultant to B.M.C.G, (Baghdad Metro Consultant Group), Baghdad Metro Project Design Research Unit, London.

1983-1985 Consultant to Amanat Al-Assima (in Collaboration with Stefano Bianca, Lombardi, and J.C.P) for the Redevelopment Conservation of Rusafa Project, Five Volumes Report.

1983-1986 Director and Founder, Heritage Department, Amanat al-Assima, Baghdad.

1970-1972 Physical Planner, Ministry of Planning, Baghdad. In charge of urban planning of Kirkuk and Hatra towns.

11. Television & Radio Interviews:

2012 Al-Sharqiya TV Channel, a 45 minute interview with Majid al-Samarrai. 2010 Al-Babiliya TV Channel, a 45 minute interview with Jalal Nadawi, Amman, Broadcasted on… 2010 Al-Sumeria TV Channel, a 15 minute interview with Rana Jafar, broadcasted July 2010. 2007 Al-Sharqiya TV Channel, Amman, Jordan, a 45-mins.Interview with Maysam al-Sa'di, broadcasted on… 2007 Amman, Jordan, a 45-mins.Interview with Jalal Nadawi, al-Babiliya Channel. 2007 Los Angeles, USA, Radio Interview with Sonali Kolhatker, KPFK, 90.7 FM. 2007 Los Angeles, USA, Radio Interview with Francis Anderton, KCRW, 89.9. 2004 History Channel, TV Interview with Peter Ward (USA), for a documentary Called ' Inside Baghdad', Broadcasted 19.3.2004. 2004 Radio Interview with Sireen of Amman FM, broadcasted 20.3.04.

2001 Bahrain TV, Morning Show, 30 min. Oct 28th.

1987 T.V Interview (40 min). Amal Hussein in (Creative Personalities), Program, Baghdad T.V.

1987 Radio Interview (30 min) with Monte Carlo Radio (France), Farida Shobashi. 1986 Radio Interview (45 min) with (Voice of The Arabs), Radio, Cairo) 1985 Baghdad T.V. (45 min), Program on Baghdad City, Recorded Lecture by Author. 1984 Baghdad T.V “Encounter” Program (45 min) with Dr. Saadoon Zubaidi (in English). 1981 Film Appearance (15 min) on Film of History of Rashid Street, Baghdad. 1979 BBC Radio (British Broadcasting Corporation), London.

13. Memberships:

Iraq Society of Engineers (since 1968) Iraq Society of Plastic Artists (since 1969) Iraq Society of Photographers (since 1986) Iraq Association of Art Critics (since 1985) Iraq Society of Architects (since 1990) Organizing Council of Architects and Planners of the Islamic World, Lahore,

21 Pakistan, 1984 International Association of Art Critics, A.I.C.A, Paris, (since 1987) Member of the International Commission on Traditional Architecture and Interior Design The International Organization of Folk Art (NGO and UNESCO).

14. Exhibitions (Architectural):

Helped to organize the following Exhibitions:

The Architectural Heritage of Baghdad, Iraqi Cultural Center, London, 1979.

Traditional Houses of Baghdad, Iraqi Cultural center, London, 1983.

The History of Karkh Area of Baghdad, Baghdad, 1984, (Prepared In Germany).

The Redevelopment and Conservation of Rusafa, Baghdad, 1985, (Prepared In Tokyo).

Several Exhibitions of The Works of The Dept. of Architecture, Baghdad University 1978-1991. A Photographic Exhibition by Ihsan Fethi entitled "Save the Architectural Heritage of Baghdad", organized by UNESCO-Iraq, Doha, Qatar, 1-5 May 2010.

15. Private Documentary Collections:

15.1 Books: (Art, History, Architecture, Islamic Culture and Urbanism) over 5000 Books, mostly in English and Arabic, but also in Turkish, Spanish, French, and German. The Collection includes numerous rare 19th.C and. early 20th. C first editions on Middle- Eastern countries.

15.2 Archives: The author, over the last 40 years, collected thousands of articles And excerpts from magazines and newspapers, related to Arab architecture and urbanism. For Iraq, every town is covered separately with its own archives. All 21 Arab Countries are separately

22 and systematically covered. Main Subjects on Islamic Architecture are also covered with separate archives.

15.3 Photographs:

Around 25.000 Black and white negatives on Iraqi and other Middle Eastern Architectural topics, all taken by author. All films are indexed and titled.

15.4 Maps:

Over 500 geographic maps of various scales and vintages of nearly every town in Iraq are catalogued. These include master plans, zoning maps, and aerial photographs.

15.5 Architectural Plans:

Thousands of architectural plans and other drawings of most important public building in Iraq are systematically catalogued. These include: mosques, churches, hospitals, school, colleges, housing projects, theatres, cinemas, hotels, offices and commercial centers etc. The collection also includes hundreds of modern house and villa designs in Baghdad and elsewhere in Iraq.

15.6 Architects in Iraq:

A separate archive for every Iraqi architect of major contribution has been collected. These include: Rifat Chadirji, Dr. Makiya, Husham Munir, Hazim Namiq, Ahmed Mukhtar, Abdulla Ihsan Kamil, Midhat Madhloom, Said Madhloom, Qahtan Madfai, Qahtan Awni, Mahdi al-Hasani, Jaafar Allawi, Fadhil Ajina, Mahmoud al-Ali, Maath al- Alusi, Henry Zvoboda, and others.

15.7 Measured Drawings: Over 2000 original, superbly drawn, measured drawings of architectural monuments in Iraq-unique collections of outstanding value. These include: mosques, churches, suqs, khans, hammams and houses. The collection includes a full Tigris riverfront of Baghdad -both sides.

15.8 Transparencies & Digital Photographs:

Around 150,000 original, professionally taken by the author, color slides of architectural and urban topics in the Islamic world. Each slide is indexed and titled. This collection, which started in 1968, includes many slides of important historic buildings which have long disappeared, or badly restored beyond recognition-as often the case. Another collection of (approx.10000 slides) on Art, Orientalist Art, Furniture Design, Interior Design and Graphic Design has been prepared. All images are being digitalized. Digital pictures exceed 250,000 covering Art, Architecture, Archaeology, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Photography etc.

23 Technical Note:

The author is recognized in Iraq and the Arab world as one of the most experienced and leading architectural photographers in the region. He uses top professional digital and normal cameras (Nikons) and other Nikon accessories such as a comprehensive range of lenses, filters, motor drives, etc… These include specialized wide-angle and telephoto lenses and perspective control (PC) lenses for architectural Photography.

9. International Symposia Attended (Selective):

2009 Workshop on the Conservation and Development of Erbil Citadel, Erbil, Iraq. 2007 Conference on Sustainable Housing, Terengganu, Malaysia, Keynote Speaker. 2005 Conference on the Middle East, Aix-en- Provence, France, 14-18 June, 2005. 2005 Conference on the Colonial Architecture of Europe, Paris, 7-10 Sept.05. 2004 Conference on Human Development Report by UNDP, Beirut, 20-23 Feb.04. 2004 Conference on Contemporary Issues of the Middle East, Northern Cyprus, 28.4-2.5, 04. 2004 Conference on Conservation of Heritage, Bahrain, 6-8 Dec.04. 2003 Conference on Reconstruction of Iraq, Cityscape, Dubai, 21.10.03. 2001 Conference of Beirut Turath (Heritage) Society, 8.11.01. 2000 Conference on Arab Science & Technology, Sharjah University, 25.4.2000. 2000 Conference on Islamic Arts, Balqa’ University, Amman 6-7.9.2000. 1999 Conference on Identity in Architecture, American University of Sharjah, 11.2.1999. 1999 Seminar on Sustainable Architecture, Architectural Review, Dubai, 26.5.99.

1998 Colloquium on Architectural Knowledge and Cultural Diversity, Ascona, Switzerland, 1998 1996 Fifth International Conference on Islamic Arts, 19-24 April, Al -Bayt University Mafraq, Jordan. 1985 Member of Technical Committee to Establish National Arts Center, Baghdad. 1984 Chairman, Jury of Annual Iraqi Photography Exhibition, Baghdad.

1975 Participated in Annual Photography Exhibition, Sheffield, U.K. 1970 Member of Iraqi Artists Society. 1970 Exhibition Annual Iraqi Artists Exhibition, Baghdad. 1965 Annual Iraqi Students Exhibition Cardiff(U.K) 1962 Obtained Grade (A) in Drawing Land 2 (Art), G.C.E. Advanced Level, London University. 1962 Annual Iraqi Students Exhibition, Cardiff(U.K) 1959 Annual Iraqi Students Exhibition, Baghdad.

17. Symposia Attended In Iraq (Selective):

1991 National Symposium, Arab Architecture and Urbanism, Center for the Revival

24 of Arab Heritage, Baghdad. 1990 Pre-Islamic Arab Architecture, Center for Revival of Arab Heritage. 1990 Babylonian Architecture, Idrissi Center, Baghdad. 1989 Identity in Architecture, Ministry of Housing, Baghdad. 1988 The Future of Kut City, Kut Municipality, Kut. 1988 Architecture Between Theory and Practice, Science Research Council, Baghdad (Submitted a paper). 1987 Architectural Criticism of the Saladin Palace, Awja, Baghdad.(Submitted a paper) 1985 Architectural Criticism of the Saladin Palace, Awja, Baghdad. 1983 .International Seminar for the Architectural Assessment of the Baghdad State Mosque Design. 1982 International Seminar on the Abu-Nawas Project, Baghdad. 1980 International Seminar on Arab Architecture & Heritage. Baghdad, 1980. 1994 Lecture on Traditional Architecture in Yemen, Goethe Institute (German Cultural Center, Amman).

18. Public Lectures by Prof. Ihsan Fethi (excluding Iraq):

The author has given hundreds of public lectures on topics covering architecture, urban planning, conservation, art, and photography. All lectures were illustrated with slides or PowerPoint presentations and drew large audiences usually. They were delivered all over the world, including: USA, Japan, UK, France, Spain, Yugoslavia, Turkey, Malta, Cyprus, Lebanon, Jordan, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Pakistan and Malaysia.

2010 Lecture, Arab logo Design: Between the Necessity of Symbolism and the Chaos of Composition, College of Arts, Philadelphia University Cultural Week, 25-30 April, 2010.

2009 Lecture, Architectural Tour of Saddam's Presidential Palaces, public lecture, August 14th. Orfali Gallery, Amman. 2008 Lecture, Royal Iraq, on the 50th Occasion of the fall of the Royal Regime in Iraq, Orfali Gallery, Amman.

2007 Three public lectures on Iraqi Heritage and Destruction, Orfali gallery, Amman, July and August. 2007 Lecture, Keynote Paper, Contemporary Architecture in the Gulf, Terengganu, Malaysia, July. 2007 lecture, Cultural Heritage of Iraq-Loss and Destruction, Museum of Contemporary Arab Art (MOCAA), Alhambra, LA, USA, 3.2.07.

2006 Lecture, Ismail Fattah and his Martyr's Monument, Visions Gallery, Amman, 15.11.07. PowerPoint presentation, Paper published by Gallery.

2005 Lecture on the Loss of Heritage in the Arab World, Aix-en-Provence, France, 16.6.2005. 2005 Lecture, Documentation Sources for Conservation, Workshop by Getty Conservation Institute & WMF, Amman, 29.8.2005.

2005 Lecture on the Colonial Architecture in Baghdad, National French Institute of Heritage Conference, Paris, 9.9.2005, with PowerPoint presentation.

2005 Lecture, Structural Diagnosis of Historic Buildings, GCI & WMF Workshop, Amman, 15.9.2005.

2005 Lecture, Urban Planning in Iraq, Workshop for Iraqi Planners, Ministry of Planning, Amman, 22.9.2005.

2004 Lecture, Accreditation Criteria for Interior Design and Graphic Design, Workshop organized by Prof.Ihsan Fethi, Philadelphia University, Amman, 5.6.2004. 2004 Lecture, Digital Art digital War, Orfali Gallery, PowerPoint, 28.7.2004.

2004 Lecture, Accreditation for Architecture, Israa University, Amman, 12.8.04.

2004 Lecture, Arab Experience in Conservation, Bahrain Society of Engineers, Manama, 7.12.2004.

2003 Lecture, Iraqi Cultural Heritage-Loss after Occupation, Friends of archaeology, Amman, 28.4.2003. PowerPoint.

2003 Lecture, the Destruction of Iraq's Cultural Heritage, Orfali Gallery, Amman, 8.5.2003.

2003 Lecture, the Dangers Facing Iraq's Cultural Heritage, Directorate of Archaeology, Amman, Jordan, 12.5.2003. PowerPoint.

2003 Lecture, the Occupation Threatens Iraq's Cultural Heritage, Society of Jordanian Architects, Amman, 14.5.2003. PowerPoint.

2003 Lecture, the Storey of Rashid Street, Baghdad, Orfali Gallery, Amman, 14.8.2003.

2003 Lecture, Key, Iraqi Cities Facing Ill Advised Planning and Foreign Occupation. Conference on Threatened Cities, Jordan Society of Engineers, Amman, 18.10.

2003 Lecture, Obituary to Yasin Muhammadawi, Iraqi artist 1957-2003, Mashriq. Gallery, Amman.

2003 Lecture, Keynote, Threats Facing Iraq's Heritage and Prospects for Restoration and Reconstruction, Cityscape Conference, Dubai, 21.10.2003.

2002 Lecture, Modern Architecture in the Arabian Gulf, Society of Jordanian Architects, Amman, 28.8.2002.

2001 Lecture, Restoration Practice in Iraq-a critical view, Yarmook University, 28.2.2001, Irbid, Jordan.

2001 Lecture, the Architectural Heritage of Iraq, Orfali Gallery, Amman, 21.1.2001.

2001 Lecture, The Heritage of the Upper Euphrates Region of Iraq, Orfali Gallery, Amman, 10.9.2001.

2001 Lecture, The Heritage of the North of Iraq, Orfali Gallery, Amman, 23.9.01.

2001 Lecture, Baghdad in History, Orfali Gallery, Amman, 14.8.2001.

2001 Lecture, Arab Experience in Urban Conservation, Union of Jordanian Engineers. Amman, 13.6.2001.

2001 Lecture, Contemporary Arab Architecture, Amman University, 21.5.2001.

2000 Lecture, Globalization and Architectural Education, Union of Jordanian Engineers, Royal Cultural Centre, Amman, 27.9.2000.

2000 Lecture, Architecture of the UAE, Petra University, Amman, 27.9.2000.

2000 Lecture, Energy and Architecture: The Missing Ecological Dimension in Arab Architectural Education Today, Sharjah University, UAE, 25.4.2000.

1998 Lecture- Regionalized versus Regionalist Architecture, Ascona, Switzerland, 9.4.1998.

1997 Lecture, the Drowning of Two Cities in Iraq, Anah and Rawa, Mashriq. Gallery, Amman, 20.3.1997.

1997 Lecture, the Architecture of Yemen, Mashriq Gallery, Amman, 22.1.1997.

1997 Lecture, a Review of architect Rifat Chadirji's book- A Dialogue on Architecture, Union of Jordanian Engineers, Amman 25.2.1997. Chadirji was present.

1995 Lecture, Contemporary Architecture in the Arab World, to graduate students from Huddersfield University (UK), Petra University, Amman, 8.3.1995.

1993 Lecture, Villa Architecture in Amman, Current Spectrum of Styles, Jordan University, 7.6.1993.

1993 Lecture, Traditional Houses in Amman, Jordan University, Amman,

27 22.11.1993. 1993 Lecture, Conservation in the Islamic World, York University, York (UK), 20.4.1993.

1992 Lecture, Traditional Architecture in Yemen, Goethe Institute (German Cultural Center), Amman.

1992 Lecture, Shoman Foundation, Islamic Architectural Heritage, a Critical Outlook Published in a book entitled “Hiwar Al Fan Al Tashkili” Amman, 1995. (Pp.342- 362).

1990 Lecture, Hassan Fathy Architecture -a critical view, American Center for Oriental Research (ACOR), Amman.

1989 Lecture, Traditional Houses in Iraq, Union of Jordan Engineers, Amman.

1987 Lecture, Art in Iraq, Intl. Association of Art Critics (AICA), Madrid, Spain.

1986 Lecture, The Arab City And Loss Of Identity, Third Arab -Spanish Encounter, Munaiqir, Spain.

1984 Lecture, Historic Monuments in Iraq, Society of Yugoslav Engineers, Belgrade.

1985 Lecture, Urban Conservation in Iraq, First Conference of Islamic Architects and Planners, Lahore, Pakistan.

1983 Lecture, Redevelopment Projects in Iraq, Sheffield University, UK.

1984 Lecture, Conservation Projects in Baghdad, Newcastle University.UK.

1983 Lecture, Traditional Architecture in Iraq and Conservation, University of York, UK.

1983 Lecture, The Urban Development of Baghdad, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan.

1982 Lecture, Architectural Conservation In Iraq, Iraqi Cultural Center, London.

1982 Lecture, Architecture Heritage In Iraq, M.I.T /Harvard Age Khan Program Cambridge.

19. Public Lectures in Iraq (Selective):

The author has given Over 65 Public Lectures in Iraq on Various Topics. The Following is a selected list:

2011 Lecture, The Destruction of Heritage in Iraq, TEDx Baghdad Event, Baghdad, November 12th. It is on YouTube and has attracted more than 8000 viewers so far.

1990 Lecture, The loss of Heritage in Baghdad , Baghdad Cultural Society, Amanat al- Assima, Baghdad.

1991 Lecture, Contemporary Architecture in Iraq, Society of Iraqi Architects, Haifa Street, Baghdad.

1989 Lecture, The Destruction of Architectural Heritage in Mosul , Mosul University, The Association of Art Critics in Iraq.

1988 Lecture, Palace Architecture in the World, Center for Architectural Consultancy, Rashid Street, Baghdad.

1986 Lecture, Andalusian Architecture, Baghdad University, Baghdad.

1987 Lecture, The Salvage Operation of the Minaret of Ana Mosque, Alwiya Club, Baghdad. 1984 Lecture, Mud Architecture in Iraq, Orfali Gallery, Mansour, Baghdad.

1985 Lecture, Trends And Philosophies in Conservation, Center for Preservation of Arab Cultural Property, Haifa Street, Baghdad.

1983 Lecture, Identity and Nationalism in Architecture, Association of Art Critics in Iraq, Baghdad 1984 Lecture, Contemporary Architecture in Japan, Center for Consultancy, Baghdad.

1980 Lecture, The Loss of Heritage in Iraq, National Assembly, International Seminar on Arab Heritage and Contemporary Architecture, Baghdad.

1980 Lecture, Architectural Heritage In Northern Iraq, The Baghdadiya Society.

1980 Lecture, The Future of Baghdad City, The Literary Society of Iraq, Baghdad.

20. Art Exhibitions and Activities: 2012 Exhibition of Iraqi Artists in Amman, Iraqi Business Council 2010 Exhibition of Photographs by Ihsan Fethi, the Architectural Heritage of Baghdad, Iraqi Cultural Week, Doha, Qatar, 12-5 May 2010, UNESCO-Iraq. 2001 Collective Exhibition of Iraqi Artists, Orfali Gallery, Amman, 22.4.01. 2001 Collective Exhibition for Palestine, Orfali Gallery, Amman, 21.1.01. 2001 Joint Art Exhibition with Artist Nadhim Hamid, Bahrain. 2000 Joint Art Exhibition with Nadhim Hamid, Orfali Gallery, Amman, 25.10.2000.

1996 Fifth International Conference on Islamic Arts, 19-24 April, Al -Bayt University Mafraq, Jordan.

1996 Participated in the Annual Art Exhibition, Jordan University for Women, Amman. 1996 Wrote a critical essay for artist Shawket Al-Rubai’s exhibition in Milan, Italy. 1995 Participated in the Annual Art Exhibition, Jordan University for Women, Amman. 1995 Participated in Arab Artists Exhibition, Al-Ain Gallery, Amman. 1987 Member of AICA (International Association of Art Critics). 1987 Represented Iraq in International Seminar on Museum Design, International Association of Art Critics, Madrid, Spain.

1985 Member of Technical Committee to Establish National Arts Center, Baghdad (later named Saddam Arts Centre). 1984 Chairman, Jury of Annual Iraqi Photography Exhibition, Baghdad.

1975 Participated in Annual Photography Exhibition, Sheffield, U.K. 1970 Member of Iraqi Artists Society. 1970 Exhibition Annual Iraqi Artists Exhibition, Baghdad. 1965 Annual Iraqi Students Exhibition Cardiff (U.K). 1962 Obtained Grade (A) in Drawing l and II (Art), G.C.E. Advanced Level, London University. 1962 Participated in the Annual Iraqi Students Exhibition, Cardiff (U.K). 1959 Participated in the Annual Iraqi Students Exhibition, Baghdad.

21. References & Recommendations:

Throughout his professional and academic career the author established world-wide associations, friendship, and contacts with numerous distinguished architects and academicians. These include:

Robert Venturi (USA), The Architects Collaborative(TAC) USA, The Late Charles Moore (USA), Sert, Jackson & Assoc, (USA), Arthur Erickson (Canada), Ricardo Boil (Spain), Denis Sharp (UK). John Warren (UK), Zahra Hadid (UK), Fohimo Maki (Japan), Minoro Takeyama (Japan), Richard England (Malta), Jim Antoniou (UK), Charles Correa, Doshi (India), Dogan Kuban and Suha Ozkan (Turkey). Arab Architects Include: The Late Hassan Fathy (Egypt), Rifat Chadirji, Dr. Makiya, Husham Munir, Maath Alusi (Iraq), Jafar Tukan, Rasem Badran, Bilal Hamad And Farouk Yaghmour (Jordan), Said Zulficar, The Late Abdul Baqi Ibrahim, Abdel Halim (Egypt), Ali Shuaibi, Sami Anqawi, Jamil Akbar (Saudi Arabia), Talal Akili (Syria), Karim Mohsen, Abdulla Isa (Yemen).

22. Appendices & Certificates: Please see attached material.

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