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Curriculum Vitae of

Dr. YASSER MAHGOUB

Associate Professor of Architecture

Consultant Architect - Kuwait Society of Engineers

Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae

Last Revised May 12, 2008

Address: P.O.Box 5969Safat, 13060 Kuwait.

Date of Birth: October 30, 1956, Cairo, Egypt

Religion: Muslim

Citizenship: Egyptian

Marital Status: Married with 3 children

Internethomepage: http://members.fortunecity.com/ymahgou

Email: ymahgoub@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw & ymahgoub@yahoo.com

Telephones @ Kuwait: Work + (965) 4987601 Mobile + (965) 9545031 Home + (965) 5319261 Fax: + (965) 4842897

Telephones @ Egypt: Mobile + (201) 12707806 Home + (202) 26714816

 

Academic Degrees

1973-1978 B. Sc. Architectural Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt.

Academic Ranks

Employment Record

1993-1999 Assistant Professor of Architecture, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University

1990 -1999 Assistant Professor of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt.

1984-1990 D. Arch. Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

1978-1984 Demonstrator, College of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

Memberships

* Member of Kuwait Society of Engineers

* Member of Kuwait League of Architects Executive Board

 

Courses to teach:

* Architectural Design Basics and Fundamentals

* Architectural Design Studios (all levels)

* Architectural Graduation Projects

* Architectural Professional Practice

* Elective courses: Art Appreciation, Vernacular (Indigenous) Architecture, Form and Structure, Interior Design, …

* Architectural Research Methods: Environment and Behavior Research - Human Factors in Architecture - Post Occupancy Evaluation Research

* Post Graduate Seminars.

 

Undergraduate Courses taught at Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering,
United Arab Emirates University, from 1993 to 1999

 

Undergraduate Courses taught at Department of Architecture, College of Engineering and Petroleum,
Kuwait University from 1999 to date

 

Graduation Projects taught at Department of Architecture, College of Engineering and Petroleum,
Kuwait University from 1999 to date

 

Course Development Activities:

·         Developed undergraduate course to be taught for the first time in the Department of Architecture at Kuwait University:

o       ARCH 451: Professional Practice 1

o       ARCH 452: Professional Practice 2

o       ARCH 491: Graduation Project 1

o       ARCH 492: Graduation Project 2

o       ARCH 331: Introduction to Interior Design

o       ARCH 305: Architectural Design 3

o       ARCH 361: Architecture Theory 1: Human Environmental Factors

o       Used the Kuwait University Blackboard^TM E-learning system and the College of Engineering and Petroleum special Online Courses System (OCS) to develop online courses. Students are using this facility to study and access their lectures, assignments, readings, grades, course announcements and other course related materials on-line. The courses that are developed using E-learning are:

§         Art Appreciation Summer 2006

§         Architectural Professional Practice 1 and 2

§         Architectural Graduation 1 and 2

o        Proposed a general culture elective course titled “Architecture Appreciation” to be taught at University wide level. Prepared all required documents to teach the course. The proposal was accepted by the college committee and final papers are being prepared to be submitted to the university. The course will be offered when sufficient number o faculty members is available in the department.

·         Undergraduate Program Committee (UPC), coordinator:

o        Reviewed the curriculum of the department of architecture at Kuwait University. Suggested modifications and changes. Updated curriculum under the supervision of NAAB to included 5 new compulsory 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.

o        Established contact with NAAB, initiated the accreditation process at Kuwait University and participated in the NAAB preliminary accreditation visit preparations. Activities included:

o        Preparation of APR, course files and exhibition.

o        Preparation of NAAB Matrix according to the 37 Student Performance Criteria.

o        Presentation of current program curriculum and proposed modifications.

·         Design Courses Committee, coordinator:

o        Coordinated activities of design courses teaching, projects, juries, etc.

o        Developed guidelines and criteria for teaching design courses.

o        Developed and coordinated the Graduation Project teaching activities and documentation.

o        Wrote a document titled “Design Courses and Studios Manual” posted on the internet to be accessible to students and faculty members. (http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/cameroon/84/courses/designmanual.html)

·         Graduate Program Committee, member:

o        Participated in the development of the Master Program curriculum and courses.

Publications

* April 1998, Architectural Standards for Elementary Schools in the United Arab Emirates, UAE University, College of Engineering, The Engineer's Magazine Issue # 16.

* December 1997, Post Occupancy Evaluation of Elementary Schools, Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates, Derasat Handasiah, A refereed journal published by College of Engineering, UAE. University.

* July 1997, Architecture in the Age of Information, Alam Al-Bina Magazine, 7/97.

* May 1997, The Role of the Architect in Society, UAE University, College of Engineering, Engineer's Magazine # 15

* December 1995, The Use of Hypertext Systems in Architecture, Derasat Handasiah, A refereed journal published by College of Engineering, UAE. University.

* April, 1995 UAE University, College of Engineering, Engineer's Magazine # 13, Article titled: The Architectural Style in the UAE.

Conference Presentations

* July 2002, THE 17th IAPS Conference - 24 – 27^th July 2002 - Galicia, Spain, Paper presented titled: Globalization and Architecture: The case of Kuwait.

*July 2001, EDRA 32/2001: Old World - New Ideas, Edinburgh, Scotland July, Paper presented titled: Old Ideas in a New World: The Case of the Gulf Region.

* June 2001, IAPS Conference: Culture and Space in the Built Environment Network, Continuity and Development trends in traditional environments, Second International Symposium of IAPS-CSBE Network, Amasya, Turkey, Paper presented titled: The Transformation of Traditional Rural Settlements in Egypt.

* October 1997, Commonwealth Association of Architects and-Indian Association of Architects, International Conference on Urbanisation and Housing, Goa, India. Paper presented and published titled: Sustainable Architecture in the United Arab Emirates.

* June 1997, International Housing Conference Housing In The 21st Century, Virginia Tech., Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.A., Paper presented titled: Housing Trends and Prospects of Marginalized Populations in Al Ain City, UAE.

* May 1997, Development, Environment, and Information Systems in Arab Cities Conference, Tunisia, Tunisia. Under the Supervision of The Arab Cities Organization Paper presented titled: Visual Pollution in the Arab Cities

* November 1994, Healthy Cities Conference, Dubai, UAE., Under the Supervision of The Arab Urban Development Institute, Paper presented and published titled: The Psychological Health of the Arab City.

* December 1990, Shelter and Urbanization Conference, Center for Housing and Building Research, Cairo, Arab republic of Egypt, Paper presented titled: Shelter and the Individual.

* March, 1988, Art and Daily Life Conference, University of El-Minia, El-Minia, Egypt, Paper presented titled: "Architecture and Society"

Seminars and Invited Lectures Presentations

* November 1998, Guest Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Kuwait University, Presentations titled "Introduction to Architectural Design" and "Architecture in the UAE"

* March 1998, Dubai Municipality Presentations, Lecture titled: Value and Preservation of Architectural Heritage in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

* June, 1995 Seminar on Preservation of Architectural Heritage in the U. A. E. Dubai, UAE. Paper titled: Impact of Modernization on Architectural Heritage in the United Arab Emirates.

* April 1994, Seminar on Islamic Architecture: Evolution and Development Workshop, The Cultural and Scientific Association, Dubai, Paper presented and published titled: Islamic Architecture in the Age of Information.

* October 1993, International Housing Day, U. A. E. Association of Engineers, Under the Supervision of The Ministry of Housing, United Arab Emirates, Lecture presented titled: Post Occupancy Evaluation Research.

* June 1992, Co-Investigator of a research grant from the Technological and Scientific Research Academy, Construction and Housing Research Division. Research titled: "Evaluation of the Urban Experiences of Cairo Suburbs and their impact on Cairo Downtown- Case study: Heliopolis and Awkaf city"

* May 2000, "Post Occupancy Evaluation", Office of Consultation and Career Development, Office of Consultation and Career Development Training Program,College of Engineering and Petroleum, Kuwait University.

Trainee:

* October 2002, “Outcome-Based Course and Classroom Assessment”, ", Office of Consultation and Career Development, Office of Consultation and Career Development Training Program, College of Engineering and Petroleum, Kuwait University.

· Kuwait University

* 2001, College of Engineering Space Utilization Committee, Chairman. Responsibilities include updating the space utilization inventory of the college of engineering and petroleum, suggestions for expansion and modifications as related to departments’ needs and requirements.

* 2000 onward, OCCD - Professional Examination for Kuwait Society of Engineers, Member (Architecture Exam). Responsibilities include preparation of exam questions and exams proctoring. The exam is similar to the ARE exam offered by NCARB of the US. I developed a large database of questions to be used for the exam.

* 2003, NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) Accreditation Committee Chairman. Responsibilities include preparation of NAAB APR, correspondence with NAAB, course files updating, and preparations for NAAB team visit.* 2000 onward, Department of Architecture Design Courses Committee, Chairman. Responsibilities include coordination of design courses, design projects and monitor development of design studios activities. I developed a “Design Studios and Courses Manual” that is used by the department design instructors to develop their courses.

* 1999 onward, Department of Architecture Program Development and Capstone Courses Committee, Chairman. Responsibilities include coordination between graduation project courses, development of department’s curriculum according to pressing needs and development of courses according to NAAB Matrix.

* 1999-2000, Department of Architecture Academic Events Committee, Member. Responsibilities included organization o department of architecture participation in academic and public events such as exhibitions and displays.

· UAE University

* Students’ Activities Committee (1 term)

* Students Advising (continuous activity)

* Supervise Students Practical Training (5 terms)

* Preparation of Teaching Schedules (2 semesters)

* Financial and Yearly Reports 

* Assessment of Department's Personnel and Equipment needs (continuous activity)

* Department of Architecture Curricula Development 

* Organizing Committee of A Regional Symposium on: Environmentally Sustainable Human Settlements Development In Desert Regions, UAEUniversity and UN- ESCWA.

· Special Assignments for Professional and Academic Organizations

* May 1997, Jury Member, Development of Clock Tower Square, Municipality of Al Ain, UAE.

* September 1996, Competition Jury Member, Public Housing Development in Al Ain City, Town Planning Department, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. 

* June 1995, Competition Jury Member, The UAE National Museum, Town Planning Department, Al Ain, UAE.

* June 1994, Competition Jury Member, Police Headquarters in Abu Dhabi, Department of Public Works, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

* May 1994, Competition Jury Member, Custom and Services Building in Al Ain, Department of Public Works, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

* January 1993, Consultant, Educational Buildings Organization, Cairo, Egypt.

* 2002 onward, Consultant for the Office of Vice President for Planning, University Campus Master Planning. Assignments included selection of international consultants for the development of Master Plan for the New University Campus in Shdidadiyah, review of Master Plan phases submissions, and preparation of studies, cost estimates and project implementation alternatives.

* 2004 onward, Private Universities Council, Private Universities Facilities Evaluation Committee. Assignments included review of private universities facilities designs, preparation of design and planning guidelines, and evaluation of existing facilities.

* 1990 to 1993, Architect, Commissioned to design several projects in Egypt: Touristic Villages, Industrial Factories, Residential, Schools, Shopping Centers, and Public Buildings. (See list of selected projects.)

* 1980 to 1984, Architect and Partner "The Egyptian Designers", An Architectural and Urban Design Firm, Cairo, Egypt. Project architect and team member in design and supervision of a variety of projects: residential, recreational, commercial, multi-use, and industrial. Responsibilities included negotiation with clients, contact specialized engineers, management of office administrative affairs, and preparation of drawings, specifications and bid documents. (See list of selected projects.)

* 1978 to 1980, Architect, Participated in the design of several projects in architectural firms in Cairo, Egypt with several architectural firms.

* 2000 onward, OCCD - Professional Examination for Kuwait Society of Engineers. Assignments included preparation and procurement of Professional Engineer Architectural exams and training course.

* May 2001, Member of The Professional Engineer Committee, Kuwait Society of Engineers, Kuwait. Assignments included preparation and review of Professional Engineer bylaws.

* December 1999, Future Schools for Kuwait Committee, Kuwait Ministry of Education, Kuwait. Assignments included development of future schools in Kuwait vision and recommendations.

* September 1996, Competition Jury Member, Public Housing Development in Al Ain City, Town Planning Department, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

* June 1995, Competition Jury Member, The UAE National Museum, Town Planning Department, Al Ain, UAE.

* June 1994, Competition Jury Member, Police Headquarters in Abu Dhabi, Department of Public Works, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

* May 1994, Competition Jury Member, Custom and Services Building in Al Ain, Department of Public Works, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

* January 1993, Consultant, Educational Buildings Organization, Cairo, Egypt. Assignment included review of schools design and development of prototypes.

1992" Bardice " Touristic Village (475,000 sq.m.), North-West Coast, Egypt. Touristic village composed of 250 villas, shopping center, 500 apartments, and beach facilities overlooking the Mediterranean sea.

1992Private Villa III "Niazi", (180 sq.m.), Hurghada, Egypt. Mid-size villa overlooking the Red Sea.

1992Private Villa II "Basiony", (450 sq.m.), Hurghada, Egypt. Mid-size villa overlooking the Red Sea.

1991SherrylanTouristicVillage (18,000 sq.m.), Hurghada, Egypt.Touristic village composed of 100 rooms hotel and 15 villas.

1991" Sinai Stars Beach " (250,000 sq.m.), Ras Sudr, Red Sea, Egypt. Touristic village overlooking the Red Sea composed of 150 rooms hotel and 50 private villas. Project was submitted to the T. D. A. for revisions and was approved.

1990"SultanaBeach" (14,000 sq.m.), Hurghada, Egypt.Private Recreational complex overlooking the Red Sea.

1990" El-Center " Shopping Mall (2000 sq.m), Hurghada, Egypt. Mid-size shopping center composed of several shops, offices, and exhibition areas.

1983Egyptian Match Company Factory and Offices (1,500 sq.m.), 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt.

1983Allam Industrials Exhibition Hall (1,000 sq.m.), Cairo Fair Grounds, Cairo, Egypt.

1982El Aman Residential Tower (10,000 sq.m.), Giza, Egypt. Residential tower composed of 60 luxury apartments, shops, garage, and 1,500 sq.m. office area.

1982Beau Rivage Center (35,000 sq.m.), Alexandria, Egypt.Residential tower composed of 300 units, shops, health club, and restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean sea.

1981El Rowad Touristic Village (1/2 sq. kilometer), North-West Coast, Egypt. Touristic village composed of 500 villas, shopping center, 250 rooms hotel, and facilities overlooking the Mediterranean sea.

1980The Italian Hospital Extension (6,000 sq.m.), Cairo, Egypt. Two-wards extension each one contains 40 patients rooms, outpatient clinic, and patients facilities.

Joint Projects

1991 El Shams Club Swimming Pool (6,400 sq. m.), Cairo, Egypt. with Dr. Farouk El Gohary

1991 Continental-Savoy Complex (10,000 sq. m.),Cairo, Egypt. with Dr. Abdallah Abdel Aziz Ataia

1990 Cairo Tower Plaza Development (4,000 sq.m.), Cairo, Egypt. with Dr. Sayed Madbouli