Advancing Academic Excellence

Throughout my academic career, I have been actively involved in various committees, initiatives, and leadership roles that contribute to the advancement of architectural education and institutional excellence. My commitment extends beyond teaching and research to include meaningful participation in accreditation processes, program development, conference organization, and academic governance that shapes the future of architectural education.

Accreditation & Program Leadership

2015 - 2022

Coordinator - Architectural Engineering Department Accreditation Committee

ABET & CAA

Led the departmental accreditation efforts for both ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) and CAA (Commission for Academic Accreditation), ensuring compliance with international standards and continuous improvement of academic programs.

Fall 2015/2016 - 2022

Coordinator - Master of Science in Conservation Management of Cultural Heritage Program

Steering Committee

Coordinated the steering committee for this specialized master's program, overseeing program development, curriculum design, and strategic planning to establish a comprehensive graduate program in cultural heritage conservation.

April 2018 - September 2020

Member - College of Engineering ABET Committee

College Level

Contributed to college-wide accreditation initiatives, participating in assessment processes, quality assurance measures, and strategic planning for engineering program excellence.

Fall 2015/2016 - 2022

Conference & Scientific Contributions

2014 - 2015

14th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality

Organizing Committee

Member of the organizing committee for this prestigious international conference focusing on virtual reality applications in construction and Islamic architecture, held in Sharjah, UAE.

November 16-18, 2014

Smart, Sustainable and Healthy Cities Conference

Scientific Committee

Served on the scientific committee for this important conference organized by CIB Middle East & North Africa in partnership with Abu Dhabi University, focusing on sustainable urban development.

December 14-16, 2014

7th International Forum on Engineering Education (IFEE2015)

Scientific Committee

Member of the Scientific Committee for this international forum on Quality Assurance in Engineering Education, jointly held with the 3rd Towards Sustainable Development Conference, focusing on sustainable development in engineering education, research and practice.

March 17-19, 2015

Departmental Leadership & Governance

2013 - 2022

Member - Teaching and Learning Committee

Departmental

Active member of the departmental committee focused on enhancing teaching methodologies, learning outcomes, and educational quality within the Architectural Engineering Department.

Fall 2013/2014 - 2022

Member - Research Committee

Departmental

Contributing to departmental research strategy, policy development, and fostering research excellence among faculty and students in the Architectural Engineering Department.

Fall 2013/2014 - 2022

Member - Hiring Committee

Departmental

Participating in faculty recruitment processes, evaluating candidates, and contributing to strategic hiring decisions to strengthen the department's academic and research capabilities.

2019 - 2022

Advisory Board Member - Cultural Heritage Conservation Program

Graduate Program

Providing strategic guidance and expertise for the Master of Science in Conservation Management of Cultural Heritage program, contributing to curriculum development and program enhancement.

2018 - 2021

Research & Development Initiatives

2014 - 2015

Member - Sustainable Infrastructure Domain

University of Sharjah

Active participation in the university's Sustainable Infrastructure Domain, contributing expertise in sustainable building design and environmental performance to advance research initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration.

2014 - 2015