Prof. Dr. Samra CURRICULUM VITAE

I. EDUCATION

PhD, Architecture & the Built Environment. University of Westminster, London, U.K. 2016

M. Sc. Environmental Design 2008 A.I.O.U., Islamabad.

B. Arch. 1987 National College of Arts, Lahore

II. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS: 1987 to-date

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Regional Architect, The City School, Regional Office, Islamabad. (Jan.1999- Nov. 2000) • Architect, Scott Talon Walker Architects, Ireland & England. (1994-1997) • Architect, Simon J. Kelly & Partners. Galway, Ireland. (1989 – 1993) • Architect, NESPAK (National Engineering Services, ) & Islamabad. (1987- 1989)

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL DESIGN PROJECTS AWARDED AND UNDERTAKEN: • 1. Part of the Design Team for the 'Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore.' NESPAK & FLUGHAFEN, Frankfurt Main AG (Germany) at Karachi, 1987-1988. Project awarded after an International competition by the Government of Pakistan. • 2. Part of the Design Team for the 'New Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad.' NESPAK & FLUGHAFEN Frankfurt Main AG (Germany) at Karachi, 1987-1988. Project awarded after an International competition by the Government of Pakistan. • 3. Part of a two-member design team for 'Army Welfare Trust (AWT) Plaza, Rawalpindi.' Project awarded after a National design competition by the Pakistan Army, 1988-1989. • 4. Part of a three-member design team for ' The Interior design of the Prime Minister of Pakistan's office at P.M. Secretariat, Islamabad.' NESPAK Karachi & Islamabad, 1988-1989. Project awarded after a National design competition by the Government of Pakistan. • 5. Part of a two-member design team for ' The Tomb of Pushto Poet Rehman Baba, Peshawar, N.W.F.P.' NESPAK, Islamabad, 1988-1989. Project awarded after a National design competition by the Government of N.W.F.P. (currently Khyber Pukhtoon-khawa).

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SELECTED PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS • Design and supervision of construction of new O/A level block, (40,000 sq. ft.). The Capital Campus, The City School, Islamabad. 1999- 2000 • Design and supervision of Mardan Campus (21,000 sq. ft.), The City School, Islamabad. 1999- 2000. • Students’ Residences, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland. Scott Talon Walker, Ireland & U.K. 1995-1997. • Brothers of Charity, Boys' Hostel, Galway. Simon J. Kelly & Partners, Galway, Ireland. 1990-1991. • Interior design of Terminal Buildings for International and Domestic Arrivals. Lahore International Airport. NESPAK & FLUGHAFEN Frankfurt Main AG (Germany) at Karachi. 1987-1988. • Administration block for Islamabad International Airport. NESPAK & FLUGHAFEN Frankfurt Main AG (Germany), Karachi. 1987-1988. • Fire Crash Rescue Services building. Islamabad International Airport. NESPAK & FLUGHAFEN Frankfurt Main AG (Germany). Karachi. 1987-1988.

PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIPS • Director, National Cleaner Production Centre Foundation (N.C.P.C.), Attock Refinery Ltd., Rawalpindi. (2019-2021) • Member Executive Committee P.C.A.T.P. (2019-2021) • Hon. Secretary INTBAU Pakistan. • Life membership of P.C.A.T.P. • Member Executive Committee I.A.P. Rwp/Isb chapter 2011-2013 • Associate Member I.A.P. • Member, ARCASIA Committee for Architectural Education (A C A E) 2012/2013 • Member, British Association of South Asian Studies. BASAS. • Member of Editorial Board for THAAP journal. 2017-2018. • Reviewer for International Journal of Architectural Heritage. Taylor & Francis. 2016 todate.

III. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS 1. 2018, Khan, S.M. ' The Sethi merchants' havelis in Peshawar, 1800-1910: form, identity and status.' Transactions, Ancient Monuments Society. Volume 62, March 2018.

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2. 2016, Khan, S.M. 'Traditional havelis and sustainable thermal comfort'. International Journal of Environmental Studies. DOI: 10.1080/00207233.2016.1179015. 3. 2015, Khan, S.M. Khan, S.M. ‘Sustainable Architectural practices and the Renovation of Saidpur village, Islamabad'.’ Journal of Research in Architecture and Planning’ NED University, , Karachi. Vol. 18, No. 2015 (First Issue) (11-22) 4. 2011. Khan, S.M. ‘Analysis of the Bouquet-in-Vase with fruit motif in the Sethi Havelis vis-a-vis the Paradigms of Decorative Motifs of Mughal ’. Pakistan Heritage. Research Journal of Hazara University. Vol 3, 2011. (141-148). 5. 2011. Khan, S. , Imdad, A. ' Analysis of Typological Evolution of Chini-khanas of the Sethi Havelis, Mohalla Sethian, Peshawar.' South Asian Studies’, Vol. 27, No. 1. March 2011.(75-88) 6. 2010. Khan, S.M. ' Mechanisms for Natural Ventilation in the Sustainable Architecture of Sethi Havelis, Peshawar, Pakistan'. Journal of Research in Architecture and Planning’ NED University, Karachi. Vol. 9. 2010. (38-49). 7. 2010. Khan, S.M. 'Sethi Haveli, an Indigenous Model for 21st Century ‘Green Architecture’. Archnet-IJAR,Volume 4 - Issue 1 - March 2010 - (85-98) 8. 2009. Khan. S.M. 'Gender and Space; Analysis of gender zones of Sethi Havelis, Peshawar'. ‘Protibesh’, International Research Journal of Dept. Of Architecture, UET Bangladesh, vol 13 No 2.July 2009. (5-12)

Book chapters: 9. Khan, S.M. 'Truck Art and its transformations in the 21st century from Popular culture to High culture.' In book Bridging Heaven and Earth; Art & Architecture in South Asia, 3rd Century to 21st century, Editors Laxshami Rose Greaves and Adam Hardy, Dev Publishers and Distributers, New Delhi, 2019.

10. Khan, S.M. 'Sustainable Architecture and the importance of Place-making; from traditional to the modern era.' in book, " Architecture and Sustainability: Critical Perspectives; Generating sustainability concepts from an architectural perspective". Editors Ahmad Zaib & Karen Allekar, KU Leuven, Belgium. 2014.(269-278).

11. Khan, S.M., 'Tale of the Bazaars; Impact of cultural change on Tangible and Intangible Heritage, in Cultural Roots of Art & Architecture of the Punjab, edited by Pervaiz Vandal. THAAP Publications. Lahore, 2014.(152-165).

12. Khan, S.M. 'Chronicling the development and growth of Sarai Khurbooza; culture, conservationism and sustainability. in Life in Small Towns, edited by Pervaiz Vandal. THAAP Publications. Lahore. 2013. (203-212).

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13. Khan, S.M. 'Handmade; introducing the intricacies of craft skills. Promoting Peace and cohesion through heritage Education. A resource kit on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Khyber Pukhtoon-khawa & FATA. Edited by Sajida Vandal, UNESCO Publication. 2013. http://unesco.org.pk/culture/documents/publications/Teachers_Resource_Kit/Hand_Mad e.pdf

RESEARCH on CULTURAL PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN • 'Mapping of Hindu Temples of the Salt Range, Kalar Kahar, Punjab, Pakistan.' In collaboration with Prof. Dr. Adam Hardy, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. Nov. 2017-Sep. 2018. • ‘Land Alienation and Communal Insecurity: A Case Study of 5 Informal Settlements in Islamabad’. In collaboration with Dr. Naheem Jabbar, Senior Lecturer, Sociology, University of Portsmouth, U.K. June 2016 -March 2017. • Mapping of Intangible Cultural heritage of KPK & FATA. UNESCO funded project. February 2013- August 2014. • Colonial Architecture of Rawalpindi. COMSATS Research project, July 2011-August 2013. • Mapping of the Architectural Heritage and Cultural Identity of Islamabad City. COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad. January 2009- July 2010. • “History & Memories, Rawalpindi’ Research on the historic fabric of Rawalpindi City. National College of Arts, Rawalpindi Campus, July 2006-February 2007.

SELECTED CONFERENCE PAPERS 1. 2016. Truck Art and its transformations in the 21st century from Popular culture to High culture. EASAA Conference, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff. U.K. 4-8 August 2016. 2. 2015. 'Promoting Peace and Social Coherence in Khyber Pukhtonkhawa and F.A.T.A. Pakistan through Intangible Cultural Heritage Education.' BASAS Annual Conference 2015. Portsmouth University, U.K. April 8-10, 2015. 3. 2014. Mera Shehr; Bazaars of Rawalpindi. IAPEX 2014. Rwp-Isb Chapter. March 2014. 4. 2013, ' Tale of the Bazaars; Impact of cultural change on Tangible and Intangible Heritage' THAAP Conference 2013 Cultural Roots of Art & Architecture of Punjab. December 2013. 5. 2013, 'History of Architecture; challenging traditional paradigms by employing a interdisciplinary and South Asian-centric pedagogy.' History conference at NED University, Karachi, Sep 28, 2012. 6. 2013.'Economic Dividends of Women's Inclusion; Gender Mainstreaming within Universities.' Seminar on Development in Pakistan and women inclusive strategies. Center of Policy Studies. COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, April 25, 2013.

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7. 2013. 'Social Responsibility in Architecture; examples from traditional to the modern era.' IAPEX, Lahore Feb 8-9, 2013. 8. 2012. ‘Chronicling the development and growth of Sarai Khurbooza; culture, conservationism and sustainability.’ in 'Life in Small Towns', THAAP, Lahore, Nov. 9- 11, 2012. 9. 2012.'Islamabad and the Architectural Identity of the City.' ARCASIA, Bali, Oct 28– Nov 2, 2012. 10. 2012. ‘Learning from tradition and incorporating bio-climatic features in designs of the future; a look at works of Architects of South Asia in the Modern era’.'IAPEX, Lahore, June 2012. 11. 2011. ‘The Development of Islamabad as the Capital City’. IAPEX, Rwp/Isb. Chapter, Islamabad. April 23, 2011. 12. 2011. ‘Sustainable Architectural practices and the Renovation of Saidpur village’, Islamabad. NED. University, Karachi. March 2011. 13. 2010. ‘Vernacular Architecture and Sustainable Thermal Comfort.’ “Sustainable Building Design Conference 2010” National College of Arts, Lahore. Jan 9-10, 2010. 14. 2009. ‘Mechanisms for Natural Ventilation in the Sustainable Architecture of Sethi Havelis, Peshawar, Pakistan.’ “Sustainable Building Design Conference 2009” Edge Hill University, U.K. Aug. 2009. 15. 2009. ‘Sethi Haveli, an Indigenous Model for 21st Century ‘Green Architecture.’ IAP- PCATP Grand Convention, Lahore. June 2009.

IV. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AND POSITIONS: 2005 to-date.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE • Professor, Faculty of Architecture & Design, COMSATS University Islamabad. April 2018 todate. • Associate Professor, Department of Architecture & Design, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad. September 2007 to March 2018. • Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, N.C.A. Rawalpindi Campus. December 2005- August 2007. • Permanent visiting Faculty, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi. September 2004-January 2005

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE • Dean, Faculty of Architecture & Design, COMSATS University Islamabad, April 2018 todate • Chairperson, Faculty of Architecture & Design, C.I.I.T., Islamabad and Lahore. July 2015 to- June 2018.

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• Head of Department, Department of Architecture & Design, C.I.I.T., Islamabad. September 2010 - October 2012. Jan to Feb 2016. • Director, N.C.A. Rawalpindi Campus. June 2006- July 2007. • Coordinator, N.C.A. Rawalpindi Campus. December 2005-June 2006.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ASSIGNMENTS • Curriculum development of the M.S. Architecture program at the department of Architecture & design, C.U.I. with Prof. Dr. Ahmad Zaib Khan, and Dr. Katsushi Goto, • The Curriculum of the Masters in Conservation of Cultural Heritage approved by the B.O.F. April 2019. • Curriculum development of the M.S. Architecture program at the department of Architecture & design, C.U.I. underway in conjunction with Faculty of Architecture & the Built Environment, University of Westminster, and Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. 2017-2018. • Revised and developed the new B. Arch curriculum, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, 2015-2016. Approved by the B.O.S. & B.O.F. • Supervised the development of the M.S. Art Education curriculum, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, 2015-2016. Approved by the B.O.S. & B.O.F. • Supervised the development of the Bachelor Interior Design program for Department of Architecture & Design. 2014-2016. Approved by the B.O.S. & B.O.F. • Supervised the development of the MS Conservation of Cultural Heritage program. 2015-2018. In process for approval by the B.O.S. & B.O.F. • Supervised the development of the B.FA curriculum, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, 2014-2015. Approved by the B.O.S. & B.O.F. • Member of B. Arch curriculum development committee, 2007, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad Campus. Approved by the B.O.S. & B.O.F. • Curriculum development and planning of the B. FA and B. Arch degree programs, National College of Arts, Rawalpindi Campus, 2005-2006.

CONFERENCES, SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS ORGANISED • ARCASIA 2nd Urbanism conference held in collaboration with IAP at CUI on September 5th & 6th 2019. • Urban Thinkers Campus in collaboration with UN Habitat held ay CUI, Sep 4th- 6th 2019. • Curriculum development workshops for the M.S. Architecture program at the department of Architecture & design, C.U.I. held with Ahmad Zaib Khan, PhD, Professor of Sustainable Architecture & Urbanism, BATir (Building, Architecture & Town Planning) Department, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium and Dr. Katsushi Goto, Assistant Professor, International Collaboration Office, Meiji

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University, Tokyo, Japan. April 15th -April 20th, 2019. COMSATS University Islamabad and Lahore Campus. • International Conference on Architectural education, 'Design Pedagogies; analysing current trends and shaping the future', CUI, Islamabad Oct 24th -25th 2018. • Summer School 2018 held by the Faculty of Architecture & Design at Abbottabad, Aug 6-12, 2018. • Faculty training program under development with Prof. Ahmad Zaib, K.U. Leuven, Belgium. 2017-2018. • 1st faculty research Seminar conducted on 'Design Pedagogy in architectural and art education'. Department of Architecture & Design, CIIT, Islamabad Campus. July 2017. • 2nd Harappa International Conference, December 18-20, 2017, Sahiwal Campus, C.I.I.T. Member Organising Committee. • Faculty training workshops organised in conjunction with Institute of Architects, Pakistan, Board of Architectural Education, Pakistan and Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners., at Islamabad C.I.I.T. 2015-2016. • 1st Harappa International Conference, August 17-19, 2017, Lahore & Sahiwal. Member Organising Committee. • ‘Architecture of the Colonial era, Rawalpindi”, Seminar & Exhibition, March 10, 2010, C.I.I.T., Islamabad. Secretary and organizer of conference. • “History & Memories, Rawalpindi’ Exhibition & Conference at Pindi Campus, N.C.A. February 7, 2007. Director/Head of organizing committee.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Professor Dr. Adam Hardy Professor of Asian Architecture, Director PRASADA. Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, U.K. [email protected]

Professor Dr. John Bold Professor of Architectural History & Theory of Cities. Faculty of Architecture & the Built Environment, University of Westminster, London, U.K. [email protected]

Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar, Rector COMSATS University Islamabad. [email protected]

Prof. Sajida Haider Vandal V.C. Institute of Art & Culture, Lahore CEO THAAP, Ex-Principal, National College of Arts, Lahore.

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Dr. Davide Deriu, Director of Architectural Research, Faculty of Architecture & the Built Environment, University of Westminster, London, U.K. [email protected]

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