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Architecture, Socio-cultural, Sustainability, Architectural Education, Architectural Identity
Egypt

Biography

Dr. Yasser Mahgoub is an architect, academic and scholar. Currently, Program Director, Faculty of Architecture, Galala University. Received his Doctorate in Architecture degree from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA in 1990. Held several academic positions at Ain Shams University (Egypt), United Arab Emirates University, Kuwait University, Qatar University, Dar Al Hekma University (Saudi Arabia) and Galala University (Egypt). Practiced as a professional architect and consultant.. Teaches design studios, research methods, environment and behavior, creativity and innovation, professional practice, graduation/senior projects and graduate courses. His research interests include social and cultural aspects of architecture, sustainable architecture, architectural education and the impact of globalization on architecture. Published several refereed research papers in internationally refereed journal and book chapters. Attended and presented papers in several international and regional conferences. Served as a scientific referee for many scientific conferences and journals. Was a member of the Agha Khan for Architecture Award reviewers for the 2010 cycle and currently country nominator.

Activities

Employment (9)

Galala University: Suez, Suez, Egypt, EG

2022-08-03 to present | Director of Environmental Development Unit (VP for International Affairs, Community Service and Environment)
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Galala University: Suez, Suez, EG

2021-02-14 to present | Program Director, Faculty of Architecture (Faculty of Architecture)
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Dar Al-Hekma University: Jeddah, SA

2020-02-17 to 2020-12-15 | Associate Professor (Architecture)
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Adjunct Professor: Cairo, Cairo, EG

2016 to 2020-02-16 | Adjunct Professor (Various Universities)
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Qatar University: Doha, Doha, QA

2010-09 to 2016-08 | Associate Professor (Architecture and Urban Planning)
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Qatar University: Doha, Ad Dawhah, QA

2014-09-15 to 2016-05-21 | Chairman (Architecture and Urban Planning)
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Kuwait University: Kuwait, Kuwait, KW

1999-08 to 2010-08 | Assistant Professor (Architecture)
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United Arab Emirates University: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, AE

1993-08 to 1999-08 | Assistant Professor (Architectural Engineering)
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Ain Shams University: Cairo, Cairo, EG

1990-05 to 1993-08 | Assistant Professor (Architectural Engineering)
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Education and qualifications (1)

University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI, US

1985-05-01 to 1990-05-01 | Doctorate in Architecture (Architecture)
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Works (14)

Assessing the Efficacy of Spatial Planning and Architecture in New Cities: A Case Study of Galala City and Its Implications for Responsible Urban Development

IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Y Mahgoub
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Building Collaborative Innovation Platforms for Engineering Education

Journal of Mediterranean Cities
2024-10-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Hisham ElKadi; Yasser Mahgoub; Inji Keawy
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Sustainability of Tourism Development in the city of Ain-Sukhna, Egypt

Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
2021 | Journal article
Contributors: Yasser Mahgoub
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Project Based Learning for Urban Design Education: Resilient Cities Under Rapid Urban Change, the case of Doha, Qatar

PROCEEDINGS OF INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTERACTIVE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING (ICL)
2015 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahgoub, Yasser
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TRACING THE EVOLUTION OF URBANISM IN KUWAIT

Open House International
2013 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahgoub, Yasser
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CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC INFLUENCES ON MULTICULTURAL CITIES: THE CASE OF DOHA, QATAR

Open House International
2012 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahgoub, Yasser; Qawasmeh, Reham A.
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Tall Buildings Legislations in Doha, Qatar

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
2012 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahgoub, Yasser; Abbara, Bothayna
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Socio-Cultural Sustainability of Future Learning Environments: The Case of the New Kuwait University Campus

Open House International
2009 | Journal article
Contributors: Yasser Mahgoub
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SOCIO-CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY OF FUTURE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: The case of the New Kuwait University Campus

Open House International
2009 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahgoub, Yasser
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Kuwait: Learning from a Globalized City

Evolving Arab City: Tradition, Modernity and Urban Development
2008 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahgoub, Yasser
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THE IMAPCT OF WAR ON THE MEANING OF ARCHITECTURE IN KUWAIT

International Journal of Architectural Research: ArchNet-IJAR
2008 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahgoub, Yasser
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HYPER IDENTITY: THE CASE OF KUWAITI ARCHITECTURE

International Journal of Architectural Research: ArchNet-IJAR
2007 | Journal article
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Towards sustainable desert eco-tourism in Kuwait: Learning from the regional experience

Open House International
2007 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahgoub, Yasser
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Globalization and the built environment in Kuwait

Habitat International
2004 | Journal article
Contributors: Mahgoub, Y
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