Yasser Mahgoub

An architect, academic, and scholar, he earned his Doctorate in Architecture from the University of Michigan in 1990. Holding academic and administrative roles at Galala, Ain Shams, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Dar Al Hekma Universities, he teaches design studios, research methods, environmental studies, creativity, professional practice, and more.

His research explores social and cultural aspects, sustainable architecture, architectural education, and the impact of globalization. With numerous published research papers and book chapters, he actively participates in international conferences. In addition to academia, he practices as a professional architect and consultant, showcasing a diverse and impactful career.

1990 – Doctorate of Architecture, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

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• Social and Cultural Aspects of Architecture
•  Globalization and Urbanization
• Architectural Identity
• Environment and Behavior Research
• Post Occupancy Evaluation
• Quality of Urban Life
• Sustainable Architecture
• Architecture and Language
• Architectural Education

• 1978 to date: Participated as Consultant Architect for several private and public institutions as jury member, design submissions reviewer, selection of international consultants, value engineering workshops, preparation of design briefs and visions, schematic design, working drawings and construction supervision.
• 2010 to 2016: Consultant, Member of the New College of Engineering Building Committee, Qatar University. Assignments included development of preliminary requirements and space program, cost estimations, scheduling, review and selection of consultants, attending meetings and review submittals.
• 2002 to 2009. Consultant for the Office of Vice President for Planning, New Kuwait University Campus Master Plan and Buildings. 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 to 2010, 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.

• Feb. 2021 to Date. Environmental Architecture and Building Technology Program Director and Associate Professor, Faculty of Architecture, Galala University.
• Aug. 2022 to July 2023 Director of the Environmental Development Unit, Office of the Vice President for International Affairs, Community Service and Environmental Development, Galala University
• Feb. 2020 to Dec. 2020: Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, College of Design and Architecture, Dar Al-Hekma University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Sep. 2016 to Feb. 2020: Adjunct Professor of Architecture at the American University in Cairo, German University in Cairo, Ain Shams University, Future University of Egypt, and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime and Transport in Egypt.
• Sept. 2014 to May 2016: Head of Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
• Sep. 2010 to Sept. 2016: Associate Professor, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University.
• Sep. 1999 to Sep. 2010: Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, College of Engineering & Petroleum, Kuwait University, Kuwait.
• 1999 Associate Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt.
• Sep. 1993 to Sep. 1999 Assistant Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Egypt.
• July 1990 to Sep. 1999 Assistant Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt.
• 1990 Assistant Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt.

• Founding Member, Kuwait League of Architects since 2004
• Member of IAPS (International Association of People-Environment Studies)
• Member, Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
• Senior Member, International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT)
• Member, International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), Japan.

Technical reviewer for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in its 11th cycle 2010.