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CURRICULUM VITAE Prof . Ahmed S. Attia Department of Architecture, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan Emeritus Professor of Architecture, Department of Architectural Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt. 1- Personal Data: Name: Prof. Dr. Ahmed Salah El-Din Attia Date of Birth: May, 18, 1949 Place of Birth: Baltimore, MD., USA Nationality: American/Egyptian. Permanent Address: 5, Pharana Street, apt. 510 Alexandria, Egypt. Phone: Mobile: Egypt (+20)1006688071 and Jordan +962-796894341 Email: [email protected] 2- Academic Qualifications: - Ph.D. degree in Architectural Engineering (Hospital Design), July, 1980 Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. - Dip. HFP (Health Facilities Plnning), July, 1977 Medical Architecture Research Unit, Polytechnic of North London, London, UK. - M.Sc. degree in Architectural Engineering, March, 1975. Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. - B.Sc. degree in Architectural Engineering, June, 1972. Faculty of Engineering Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. a- In Alexandria Uniuversiy: - Emeritus Professor/Distinguished Scientist, Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, 30/9/2011 to date. - Emeritus Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, 31/8/2011 to date. - Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, from 18/8/2007 to 18/5/2011. - Head, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, from 18/8/2004 to 18/8/2007. - Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of vEngineering, Alexandria University, from 31/8/1993 to 18/8/2007. - Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, from 24/4/1988 to 31/8/1993. 1 - Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, from 30/9/1980 24/4/1988 - Assistant Lecture, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, from 10/6/1975 to 30/9/1980. - Demonstrator, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, From 29/10/1972 to 10/6/1975. In Addition to: - Visitinh Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Pharos University, Alexanmdria During the academic year 2004/2006. - Visiting Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transportatioon, during the academic year 1999/1998. N.B. During my career in Alexandria University I have been working outside the country in many places as follows: b- Outside the Country: - Dean, College of Architecture & Design, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 6/9/2016 to date - Professor, College of Architecture & Design, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 7/2/2016 to 5/9/2016 - Professor, College of Architecture Engineering & Design, Bahrain 22/1/2015 to 31/9/2015 (During my assignment I was involved in the development of the Faculty Curriculum. I was also responsible for the preparation of the Program Development Report, submitted for the Ministry of Education Accreditation. - Dean, Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon, from 30/9/2011 to 30/12/2014 (During my assignment I was involved in the development of the Faculty Curriculum. I was also responsible for the preparation of the “School’s Academic Position Statement” sumitted to the RIBA (Royal Insitute of British Architects, UK) Board Validation Committee whom visited the Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University on 17th of June 2012 and where the Faculty has been awarded RIBA validation Part 1 over a 5 year (10 semesters) program. - In addition, I was responsible for the preparation of the report which was submitted for RIBA/Part 2 Validation. - Professor, Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon, from 1/9/2008 to 31/8/2010. - Dean, Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon, from 1/9/1999 to 31/8/2000. - Visiting Professor, School of Architecture, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA, during the summer of 2002, and from 17/7/2000 to 23/8/2002 and from 2/6/1997 to 11/7/1997. - Acting Dean, Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon, from 21/10/1994 to 31/87/1995. - Professor, Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon, from 1/9/1992 to 31/8/1994. - STC (Short Term Consultant) WHO/United Nations, Assistance in designing a Paediatric & General Hospitals, Sanaa, Yemen, during the periods: from 20/9/1993 to 4/10/1993 and from 16/2/1989 to 24/2/1989. - STC (Short Term Consultant) WHO/United Nations, assessment and evaluation for health building projects renovated by WHO/Renovation Unit, in Suleimaniyah, Erbil and Dohuk Governorates, in North of Iraq, during the periods:, 21/2/2001 to 5/4/2001, 7/4/2001 to 16/4/2001 and 9/11/2000 to 5/12/2000 - Member of Evaluation Committee), appointed by Security Council, Oil for Food Programme/Resolution No. 986 in Iraq, Assessment of construction projects conducted by UN organizations (WHO, UNDP, UNICEF and HABITAT) in Northern Iraq during the periods from 28/8/2001 to 11/9/2001. - TA (Temporary Advisor) WHO/United Nations, participated in a meeting in WHO/UN Geneva to discuss the future steps of the Suleimaniya ospital project, in North, from 24/4/2001 to 26/4/2001. - Acting Dean, Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon, from 1/9/1991 to 31/8/1992. 2 - Visiting Professor, Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon, during the periods: 1/3/2011to 13/5/2011, 26/2/1996 to 25/3/1996, 13/12/1990 to 7/2/1991, 8/10/1990 to 18/10/1990, 14/7/1990 to 16/8/1990, 5/5/1990 to 2/6/1990, 21/12/1989 to 1/1/1990 , 1/3/1989 to 21/3/1989, 5/12/1988 to 5/1/1989, 15/12/1988 to 28/3/1989, and 17/11/1987 to 25/12/1987. - Associate Professor, Jordanian University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Irbid, Jordan, from 1/9/1986 to 1/9/1987. - Associate Professor, Yarmouk University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architectural Engineering & Environmental Planning, Irbid, Jordan, From 1/9/1984 to 31/8/1985. - Advisor/Physical Planner, World Bank/IDA, Health Project, MOH, Sanaa, Yemen, 11/5/1983 to 10/5/1985. 3- Community Services: - Consultant, Alex. 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(Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center, Bibliotheca Alexandrina from 2004 to 2006.(cooperated in the preparation of the development of the Eastern Harbor Water Front Project). - Committee member cooperated in preparation of hospital design criteria and standards.Consultant, National Housing & Building National Research Center,, Cairo, Egypt, from 2007 to 2009. - Jury member, for the architectural competition, of designing a general hospital, Suez Canal Authority, Ismailia, Egypt, 19/4/1998. - Jury member, for the architectural competition, of designing a housing complex, for the university staff members, Tanta University, Kafr Al-Sheikh Branch, 12/3/1998. - Jury member, for the architectural competition, of designing the three medical centers, Orthopedic, Mansoura University, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura, 14/10/1997. - Prepared the design, for a Health Center Rest House, in El-Beheyrah Governorate, Security Headquarters, El- Beheyrah Governorate, 1997. - Prepared the criteria and standards for some departments in hospitals, - Cost Recovery Health Project (MOH) and USAID, Cairo, Egypt, 7/2/1990-6/4/1991. - Prepared the research studies, surveys and proposals, for the upgrading and development of the area, Project of Mahmoudya Canal and Surrounding areas and its Relation to the City Approaches, 18/8/1990-30/9/1991. - Leader of the Egyptian team assisted the international jury members, for the International Competition of Alexandria Library, Egyptian Government, Union of International Architects (UIA) and UNESCO, 1/7-30/9/1989. - Prepared design for a public garden, located in El-Beheyrah Governorate, - Alexandria University, Nursery and Gardening Services, 1/2/1989. - Prepared and supervised studies in urban planning and health services, 9- Alexandria Governorate-Alexandria University, Comprehensive Master Plan Project, Alexandria 2005, 1/4/1982-30/4/1983. - Head of the Engineering Committee, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon, Prepared the required studies and architectural design, for the proposed university teaching hospital, 1999/2000. - Head of the Committee for qualifying contractors, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon, Supervised all procedures for qualifying and selecting a contracting company for the multi-storey garage (1000 cars), 1999/2000. 4- List of Master and Doctorate Thesis Supervised by Myself : a- Ph.D. Thesis - Managing Deterioration Factors-An Approach to Effective Residential Upgrading-The Case Study of Egypt, 1996, Alexandria University. - The Architectural Islamic Heritage of Mamluk Cairo, 1994, Alexandria University. 3 b- M.Sc. Thesis: - "The Means of Preserving the Architectural Identity for Historic City Centeres: Analytical Study for the Historic Centre of Nasiriya City, Centre of Thi-Qar Province of Iraq, 2017. Jordan Unversity of Science & Technology, Jorda. - “Philosophy and Technology of Intelligent Skin in Intelligent Buildings”, 2008. Alexandria University. - “Child Educational Environment (Primary School)”, 2004. Alexandria University. - “Architectural Trends