My professional journey spans over a decade in academia, combining extensive teaching experience with practical industry work. From serving as an Assistant Professor across multiple prestigious universities to hands-on project design and construction documentation, my career reflects a commitment to both education and professional practice in architecture and sustainable design.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA
2001 - 2006
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA
1997 - 2000
University of Science and Technology, Jordan
1984 - 1989
Architectural Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, UAE
August 2013 – August 2022
Taught courses including Design Studios, Solar Energy in Buildings, HVAC Systems Design, and Thermal Sciences
College of Environmental Design - Architectural Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia
August 2011 – June 2012
Taught courses in Solar Energy in Buildings, HVAC Systems Design, Building Science, Building Mechanical Systems, and Building Energy Analysis
Department of Architecture, Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, Illinois
August 2007 – August 2011
Taught courses including AutoCAD, architectural graphic communication, construction studio, and architectural construction document preparation
Associates Planning / Design Group, INC., Downers Grove, Illinois
May 2007 – July 2007
Contributed to preparing and drafting construction and working drawing documents for commercial and residential projects
College of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
May 2003 – May 2006
Provided tutoring, advising, and assistance in undergraduate courses, including high-rise studio, HVAC System Design, and Energy Efficient Building Design