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Yasser Mahgoub

Yasser Mahgoub

Cairo, Egypt

 
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About 

Dr. Yasser Mahgoub is an architect, academic and scholar. Received B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt in 1978 and Doctorate in Architecture from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA in 1990. He has held several academic positions since 1990 at Ain Shams University, United Arab Emirates University, Kuwait University and Qatar University. He is the former Head of the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University. Practiced as a professional architect in Egypt and was a founding member of "The Egyptian Designers"; architectural firm in Cairo, Egypt since 1980. Practiced as an architect and consultant in Egypt, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. Teaches architectural design studios, architectural research, environment, graduation projects and urban planning legislation and behavior in architecture and architectural professional practice. His research interests include social and cultural aspects of architecture, sustainable architecture, architectural education and the impact of globalization on architecture. His research interests include social and cultural aspects of architecture, sustainable architecture, architectural education and the impact of globalization on architecture. Served as a scientific referee for many scientific conferences and journals. Attended and presented papers in several international and regional conferences. Practiced as a professional architect and consultant in Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar. Was a member of the Aga Khan for Architecture Award reviewers for the 2010 cycle.

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Employment 

Sep 2016 - current
 

German university in Cairo - GUC, Cairo, Adjunct Professor of Architecture

Sep 2016 - current
 

Faculty of Engineering- Ain Shams University, Cairo, Adjunct Professor

Spring 2018 HUM x52 Communication & Presentation Skills
Fall 2017 ARC 122 History and Theory of Architecture
Fall 2017 HUMx72 Trends in Contemporary Arts

Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
 

American University in Cairo, Cairo, Adjunct Professor of Architecture

Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
 

Qatar University, Doha, QA, Head of Department and Associate Professor of Architecture

Head of Department of Architecture and Urban Planning 2014-2016
Associate Professor 2010-2016

Sep 2010 - Jun 2016
 

Kuwait University, Kuwait, KW, Assistant Professor

Sep 1999 - Aug 2010
 

United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, AE, Assistant Professor

Sep 1993 - Aug 1999
 

Faculty of Engineering- Ain Shams University, Cairo, EG, Associate Professor of Architecture

Apr 1999 - Jul 1999
 

Faculty of Engineering- Ain Shams University, Cairo, EG, Assistant Professor in Architecture

May 1990 - Apr 1999
 

Faculty of Engineering- Ain Shams University, Cairo, EG, Teaching Assistant

Aug 1978 - May 1990
 

Education 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, PhD, Architecture

Jan 1984 - May 1990
 

Faculty of Engineering- Ain Shams University, Cairo, EG, BArch, Architectural Engineering

Oct 1973 - Jul 1978
 

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