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Education
American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
2012 - 2018
Bachelor of Architecture - NAAB accredited, MAD Award, Dean’s List, Chancellor’s List
AA School of Architecture, Visiting Dubai
Spring 2015
Collaborated in programming a six axis robot to deposit material on a curvilinear tensioned fabric.
Experience
Schlumberger
Sept 2018 - Current
Architect and Construction Designer - Design Lead for multiple projects globally, (S) a command center e.g OCC Russia - 2pax, (M) medium offices, e.g Horsoy Norway - 120pax, (L) full operational base e.g. China Huizhou Integrated
Sharjah: The Gateway to the Trucial States
May - Sept, 2018
Architect - designed and managing the construction of courtyard pavilion in Heart of Sharjah, managed other site works towards completion of the Interpretation Center, supported the nomination dossier through diagrams and graphical content. The submission is a comprehensive package to the UNESCO to earn the dedicated sites as part of world heritage sites
RMJM, Dubai, UAE
June - August 2015
Intern Junior Architect - Developed a concept for an educational hub in Baku, produced drawings, diagrams, and renderings of the concept and
process
Polypod, Beirut, Lebanon
June - August 2014
Intern Junior Architect - Collaborated to provide a process for developing a sustainable and responsive facade, produced drawings, diagrams, and renders of the design process process
American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
2012-2018
Labs Assistant - College of Architecture, Arts, and Design - Preparing and assisting student for fabrication files, promoting safety in the labs, and assisting professors in their research projects
Men’s Dorms Representative - Student Council 2015-16
Student Employee - Office of Development and Alumni Affairs - Assigned to design yearbook for graduates of 2015-16 and other graphical content for events organized by the office
Campus Architect Assistant - Campus Development Center - Rethinking and designing on-campus green spaces to enhance social activity and access to green spaces
Teacher Assistant - Professor Ishaq Tijani - Arabic Department - Assisted professor in preparing class material, grading quizzes, and responding to student concerns
Library Student Assistant - Shelving and shelf-reading to maintain good order of stacks, assisting student concerns related to Information technology (IT)
Awards
Art Dubai and Sikka Dubai Art Fair - Centerpiece and booth
2019
Commissioned by Dubai Culture for the design and fabrication of the centerpiece as well as the booth design and coordination with Dubai Culture
MAD Award for Motivation, Attitude and Dedication
2018
Given to one graduate student per year for motivation, attitude and dedication
The Huda and Mohammed Kanoo Award - UAE
2017
Winner of the award with the entry WIHDA
Chancellor’s List & Dean’s List
2017 - 2018
Chancellor’s list: 2017-18, Dean’s list: Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018
Bronze Medal - A’Design Award - International
2016
Design category - wood furniture design
The Big Picture - Jumeirah - Dubai
2015
Exhibited a series of wooden and cement models
Research and experiments
Grown Architectural Constructs
2018 - Current
Independent Study - Explored the contrast between topological formation found in nature and assembled construction as an unexplored research avenue
Constructed Environment, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, US
April, 2016
Independent Research - Explored a kind of living technology to form the basis to grow architecture
American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
2015
Research Assistant - Professor Faysal Tabbarah - explored complex topological methods and computational design
Extracurricular Activities
Creative Director - Spreading Grace
2017 - Current
An initiative that aims to engage the UAE community in social causes, whilst delivering education development solutions to underprivileged communities around the world
Instructor
2018, 2019
Hi-Res DXB with Javier Ruiz (Bartlett Biome Professor)
American University of Sharjah - Taught 3 sessions at the Illustration and Rendering Class (ARC392)
Co-President - Architectural Honor Society - Tau Sigma Delta
2017 - 2018
Varsity Swimming Team - American University of Sharjah - UAE
2012 - 2017
Model Maker, Venice Biennale 2016
June - August 2015
UAE National Pavilion - Fabricated and assembled models based on a research of the transformation of UAE housing
Ambassador - One Young World - Canada
October, 2016
Selected to represent Egypt and UAE at the One Young World Summit in Ottawa
The Cultural Office, Dubai, UAE
April, 2015
Dubai Canvas 3D Artist - Chosen to paint a 3D art piece on a shipping container in JBR
Assistant to world renowned 3D Chalk Artist - Tracy Lee Stum - collaborated with Tracy to produce multiple 3D street art for Dubai
Arts Festival
CAD : Houdini, Maya, Rhinoceros, Sketchup, Revit, Maxwell, Vray, MeshLab CAM : MasterCam, kcam Graphics: Adobe Suite, After Effects, Adobe Premiere Image Processing: ImageJ/Fiji Rapid Prototyping: Laser cutting, 3d printing, CNC routing, vacuum forming Analog: pottery, leather works, wood and metal shop experience
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