J. Al-Qawasmi 1 JAMAL AL-QAWASMI P.O.Box 312 KFUPM Dhahran, 31261 Saudi Arabia jamalq@kfupm.edu.sa http://faculty.kfupm.edu.sa/arch/jamalq/ EDUCATION Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA Ph.D. in Architecture (Design Computing &Visualization), 1999 University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan Master of Architecture, 1993. Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan B.Sc. in Architecture (First professional degree), 1987. FIELD OF INTREST Design Computing and Visulization Sustainability Regional Architecture TEACHING EXPERIENCE Dept. of Architecture, King Fahd University for Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, KSA Assistant Professor, Sep. 2003 Present Senior Project, Senior Project Preparation, Design Studio VI (Comprehensive Design Project), Design Studio IV (Analysis and Synthesis), Design Studio V (Intelligent Design Studio), Design Studio II ( Space and Order), Virtual Reality in Architecture, Computer Applications in Building Design (ARE), Computer Aided Design, Theory of Architecture II, Socio-Cultural Factors in Design, Special Topics in Regional Architecture, Architecture of Saudi Arabia. Dept. of Architecture, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan Assistant Professor, Feb. 2000 Sep. 2003 Architectural Graduation Project, Architectural Design Studios (all levels), E-studio, Basic Design Studios, Architectural Professional Practice, Computer Aided Architectural Design, Theory of Architecture. Dept. of Architecture, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Visiting Assistant Professor, Sept. 99 Jan 2000 Taught Design Media III (Ends 211), a core course in using CAD systems for presenting and communicating design intent.
J. Al-Qawasmi 2 Dept. of Architecture, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Assistant Lecturer, Jan. 99 Aug 99 Taught Design Media III (Ends 211). Dept. of Architecture, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan Full Time Lecturer, Sept 93 - Aug. 95 Fall 93 & 94. Architectural Design 3, and Architectural Communication 2 (traditional media). Developed curriculum, designed and presented lectures, administered desk crits, design reviews and juries. Spring 94 & 95. Taught Architectural Design 4, and Architectural Communication 3 (traditional media). Developed curriculum, designed and presented lectures, administered desk crits, design reviews and juries. Dept. of Architecture, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan Teaching Assistant, Sept 90 - June 91 Fall 90. Taught Architectural Design 2-A, second year level. Spring 91. Taught Architectural Design 2-B, second year level. RESEARCH FUNDING & GRANTS - The Impact of Information Technology on the Saudi Arabian Building and Construction Industry, Submitted to King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). Primary Investigator, (2014) - Project title: "Measuring Building Sustainability: Developing the Saudi Sustainable Building Assessment Tool (SSBAT)"; Funding Agency: King Abdulaziz City of Science and Technology (KACST); Funding Program: National Science Technology and Innovation Program; Forth Cycle (Grant # 13-BUI2192-04). Duration: 24 Months (September 2014 August, 2016); Budget: SAR 1,727,700 (US$ 466,000 Approx); Role: Principal Investigator; Co-Investigators: Dr. Mohammad Babsail, Dr. Muhammad Asif, Dr. Ahmed Abdel fattah; Consultants: Dr. Mohamed El-Haram, University of Dundee, UK and Pekka Huovila, VTT Tech, Finland. - Project title: " Measuring Quality of Life in Saudi Arabian Cities: Setting up Criteria for Al- Khobar"; Funding Agency: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM); Funding Program: Internal Grant # IN 121061; Duration: 24 Months (May 2013 - April 2015); Budget: SAR 175,900 (US$ 47,000 Approx); Role: Principal Investigator; Co- Investigator: Dr. Mohammad Babsail, ARC, KFUPM, Dr.Guoping Jiang, GS, KFUPM. - CED Supporting Innovation Grant (KFUPM), (2009-2010). Project title: Visual Resources Information System for Pedagogical Purposes at CED. - Project title: KFUPM Virtual Tour: A virtual Simulation of KFUPM, granted by KFUPM, 2009. - Online course development (ARC 110 - History of Architecture) Programming and implementation team leader. (45,000 SAR). - Al-Qawasmi, J., Daher, Rami, and Abed, Jamal (2000-2002). Domains of Heritage: Shifting Boundaries and the Emergence of a 'Transformed Public Consciousness' the politics of place & identity construction, contested pasts, and investment rights in Bilad al Sham. An International Collaborative Research Grant (ICRG) from the Social Science Research Council, USA. (35,000$).
J. Al-Qawasmi 3 - Clayton, M.J., & Al-Qawasmi, J. (1999). The effectiveness of digital design crits. Architecture Research Grants Program, Texas A&M University ($5,000). RESEARCH ACTIVITIES Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Research Assistant, June 99 Aug 99 Design and conduct experiments to study the effectiveness of digital desk crits in architectural design studio. Construction Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Research Assistant, Feb. 98 June 98 Investigated and provided ideas for developing a computer application to calculate and predict energy and water consumption in buildings. Center for Housing & Urban Development, Texas A&M University, College Station, Research Assistant, Sept 97 - Jan. 98 Led collaborative team in investigating appropriate methods to utilize recent multimedia technology in recording and marketing historical structures in the city of Nachogdoches, Texas. CRS Center, Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University, College Station, Research Assistant, April 97 - Aug. 97 Developed ideas on how Intranets can help the facility management department of USSA Company, San Antonio, to achieve their cost, customer, service quality and operational objectives. PUBLICATIONS Refereed Journals - Jamal Al-Qawasmi (2007). Virtualization Of Architectural Design Education In The Arab Region: Potential and Cultural Implications. Open House International, Vol 32, No.2 (pp. 55-64) - Jamal Al-Qawasmi & Karim Hagiri (2007). Architecture In The Digital Age: The effect of digital media on the design, production and evaluation of the built environment, Open House International, Vol 32, No.2 (pp. 4-7) - Al-Qawasmi, J. (2006). Transformations In Design Education: The Paperless Studio and the Virtual Design Studio: Open House International Vol 31, No.3 (pp. 95-103). - Al-Qawasmi, J. (2005). Digital Media in Architectural design education: reflections on the e-studio pedagogy: Art, Design & Communication in Higher Education 4(3) (pp. 205-222). Refereed Conferences - M. O. Babsail, J. Al-Qawasmi (2014). Vernacular Architecture in Saudi Arabia: Revival of Displaced Traditions. In Vernacular Architecture: Towards a Sustainable Future, pp. 99 104, CRC Press. - Al-Qawasmi, J. (2013) Contemporary vernacular as a diffusion of an innovation process: a theoretical model of vernacular evolution, In Vernacular Heritage and Earthen Architecture (CIAV2013 International Conference on Vernacular Heritage, Sustainability and Earthen Architecture), pp. 233-238. Portugal.
J. Al-Qawasmi 4 - Jamal Al-Qawasmi, Yahya Alshawabkeh, Fabio Remondino. (2011). Editorial of Digital Media and its Applications in Cultural Heritage, Proceedings of DMACH 2011, Jordan: Amman. - Steffen Lehmann, Husam Al Waer, Jamal Al-Qawasmi. (2010). Editorial of Sustainable Architecture and Urban Development, Proceedings of SAUD 2010, Jordan: Amman. - Suliman M. Fortea, Jamal Al-Qawasmi. (2009). Editorial of Sustainable Architecture and Urban Development, Proceedings of SAUD 2009: Sustainable Architecture and Urban Development, Libya: Tripoly. - Amer Moustafa, Jamal Al-Qawasmi, Kevin Mitchell (2008). Editorial of Instant Cities: Emergent Trends in Architecture and Urbanism in the Arab World, Proceedings of CSAAR 2008, American University of Sharjah, UAE: Sharjah. - Jamal Al-Qawasmi, Michele Chiuini, Sabry El-Hakim. (2008). Editorial of Digital Media and its Applications in Cultural Heritage, Proceedings of DMACH 2008, Jordan: Amman. - Jamal Al-Qawasmi, Abdesselem Mahmoud, Ali Djerbi. (2007). Editorial of Regional Architecture and Identity in the Age of Globalization, the second international conference of CSAAR2007, Tunis. Pp.vii-ix. - Jamal Al-Qawasmi and Guillermo Vasquez de Velasco. (2006). Changing Trends in architectural Design Education (editorial). - Al-Qawasmi, J. (2004). Reflections on E-Design: The E- Studio Experience. Proceedings of the International Conference of the Arab Society for Computer Aided Architectural Design, (ASCAAD) (pp. 177-193), SA: Dhahran. - Al-Qawasmi, J. (2004). Pan Arab Virtual Design Studio: Issues of culture, Identity and Globalization. Proceeding of the International conference of Traditional Architecture: Heritage, Globalization & The Built Environment, Bahrain. - Clayton, M. J & Al-Qawasmi, J. (2001). The Effectiveness of Digital Desk Crits in Design Education. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE-VIII). CA: Stanford University. - Al-Qawasmi, J. (2000). Learning Virtually: Rethinking Architectural Design Education. In Proceedings of the 7th Annual Distance Education Conference (DEC2000). TX: Austin. - Al-Qawasmi, J. (2000). Learning Virtually: A Paradigm Shift in Design Education. Proceedings of '2000 Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA). (pp. 123-133). Singapore. - Al-Qawasmi, J., Clayton, M. J., & Johnson, R. E. (1999). Collaborative Design and Multimedia Usage in Virtual Design Studio. In Learning Virtually, Proceedings of the 6th Annual Distance Education Conference (pp. 1-9). TX: San Antonio. - Clayton, M. J., Johnson, R. E., Song, Y. & Al-Qawasmi, J. (1999). Delivering Facility Documentation Using Intranet Technology. In T. Seebohm & S. Van Wyk (Eds.), Proceedings of 98 Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Design in Architecture (pp. 240-253). Canada, Quebec. - Clayton, M. J., Johnson, R. E., Song, Y. & Al-Qawasmi, J. (1999). Facility Operations Documents Using Intranets. In K.C. Wang (Ed), Proceedings of ASCE International Computing Congress (pp. 868-877), Boston. BOOKS & EDITORIAL - Jamal Al-Qawasmi, Yahya Alshawabkeh, & Fabio Remondino (Eds) (2011). Digital Media and its Applications in Cultural Heritage, Proceedings of Heritage 2011, Amman, Jordan, ISBN: 978-9957-540-04-3.
J. Al-Qawasmi 5 - Steffen Lehmann, Husam Al Waer, & Jamal Al-Qawasmi (Eds) (2010). Sustainable Architecture and Urban Development, Proceedings of SAUD 2010 conference, The University of Jordan, Jordan. (2-volume book) (Vol I ISBN: 978-9957-8602-1-9). - Suliman M. Fortea & Jamal Al-Qawasmi (Eds) (2009). Sustainable Architecture and Urban Development (2-volume book) - Jamal Al-Qawasmi, Michele Chiuini, & Sabry El-Hakim (Eds) (2008). Digital Media and its Applications in Cultural Heritage - Amer Moustafa, Jamal Al-Qawasmi, Kevin Mitchell (Eds) (2008). Instant Cities: Emergent Trends in Architecture and Urbanism in the Arab World, Proceedings of Instant Cities conference, American University of Sharjah, UAE, April 2008. (ISBN: 978-9957-8602-1-9) - Jamal Al-Qawasmi, Abdesselem Mahmoud (Eds) (2007). Regional Architecture and Identity in the Age of Globalization, Proceedings of CSAAR 2007 (ISBN: 978-9957-8602-2-6). - Jamal Al-Qawasmi and Guillermo Vasquez de Velasco (Eds) (2006). Changing Trends in Architectural Design Education, Proceedings of CSAAR 2006, National School of Architecture, Morocco, November 2006. (ISBN:9957-8602-0-8) - Guest Editor for Architecture In The Digital Age: The effect of digital media on the design, production and evaluation of the built environment, Open House International, Vol 32, No.2, 2007 - Jamal Al-Qawasmi & Zaki Mallasi (Eds) (2006). Computing in Architectural Design - Rethinking the Discourse PROFESSIONAL CONSULATATION The Royal Committee for the Grand Mosque, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Committee & Jury member, 5-12 April 2008 Evaluation of Design Proposal of Al Haram Mosque Expansion, Technical Report: Evaluation of 24 Designs submitted by International design offices for the new expansion of the Grand Mosque/Haram. Ministry of Higher Education, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Chief Designer, 10 Nov, 2007 to 25 Apr, 2008 Expansion the capacity of the Mataaf area in Al Haram Mosque in Makah, Design Work, Design documents for the expansion of the Mataaf area of Al Haram Mosque Dar Al Yaoum, Khobar, Saudi Arabia Jury Member, March 2010 The International Competition for the Design Dar Al Youm Business Park Al Turath Foundation, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Jury Member, March 2009 International Review Committee for Prince Sultan Bin Salman Awards for Heritage. King Fahd University for Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia Urban Designer & Architectural Programmer, May 2004- Aug 2004
J. Al-Qawasmi 6 Design guidelines for Master Plan for KFUPM Beach King Fahd University for Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia Designer, May 2004- Aug 2004 Architectural design of KFUPM Youth Center. This included schematic design, design development and final documentation of the project. King Fahd University for Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia Architectural Programmer, Nov 2003- April 2004 Architectural Program and space requirements of KFUPM Youth Center King Fahd University for Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). Saudi Arabia Design team member, Nov 2003- June 2004. Participating in preparing a master plan for "King AbdAllah Bin Abdul Aziz Science Park". Jordan University of Science & Technology (JUST), Jordan Design team member, Nov 2003- June 2004. Participating in preparing a master plan for the area surrounding JUST. The master plan provides land use, infrastructure and transportation plans to guide the development of the area. Emari Office - Jordanian Architects, Jordan Designing Architect, June 91 - June 93 Designed a number of residential and commercial buildings, i.e., principal designer of Makadmeh Palace, site area: 50,000 sqm, built area: 3,000 sqm. Architect Athamnih Office, Jordan Designing Architect, June 89 - May 91 Involved in designing a number of residential and commercial buildings. Construction Department, Civil Defense Directorate, Amman, Jordan Designer, June 87 - June 89 As a team member, involved in designing several projects such: Landscape of external and external works of Jewidah Complex (designing), Sabha Civil Defense Center (designing and supervising), and Mafraq Civil Defense Complex (designing and supervising). SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS & INVITED LECTURES PRESENTATIONS - Keynote Speech in Heritage 2011 Conference, titled Application of Digital Media in Conservation of Architecture and Urban Areas In the Arab Word: Futuristic Perspective. 12 March 2011, Amman, Jordan - College of Environmental Design, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia (Nov 2008). Reflections on Traditional and Regional Architecture. - Al Turath Foundation, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (15 March 2008). Local and Traditional Architecture Dimensions in the Architectural Education at KFUPM - College of Environmental Design, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia (March 2007). Virtual Realty in Architectural Design Education. - Department of Architecture, King Abdel Aziz University, Saudi Arabia (April 2005). Virtual Design Studio: Rethinking or integration. - Department of Architecture, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia (March 2004). Virtual Realty in Architectural Design Education.
J. Al-Qawasmi 7 - College of Architecture, Petra University, Jordan (April 2003). Research in a shifting Profession: New Directions in Architectural Education. - Department of Architecture, University of Baghdad, Iraq (October 2002). Architecture Education: Reinventing the Discourse. - Islamic Architecture Institute, Al Albiet University, Jordan (April 2002). New Trends in Architectural Design Practice and Education. - Department of Architecture, Damascus University, Syria (November 2001). Virtual Teaching: A Paradigm Shift in Architectural Education. CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION & MANAGMENT - Conference Co-chair DMACH 2011, The Second International Conference on Digital Media and its Applications in Cultural Heritage. - Organizing Committee Member, Heritage 2011, The Second International Conference on Conservation of Architecture and Urban Areas. Conference theme Conservation of Architecture, Urban Areas, Nature & Landscape Towards a Sustainable Survival of Cultural Landscape, Jordan, 2011 SAUD 2010: Sustainable Architecture and Urban Development, Jordan, July 2010 SAUD 2009: Sustainable Architecture and Urban Development, Libya, November 2009 Instant Cities: Emergent Trends in Architecture and Urbanism in the Arab World, American University of Sharjah, UAE, 1-3 April, 2008 - Organizing Committee Member, Heritage 2008, The First International Conference on Conservation of Architecture and Urban Areas. Conference theme Responsibilities and Opportunities in Architectural Conservation: Theory, Education, and Practice. University of Petra, Amman, Jordan DMACH 2008: Digital Media and its Applications in Cultural Heritage, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan Regional Architecture and identity in the Age of globalization, National School of Architecture and Urbanism, Tunis, Tunisia, 13-15 November, 2007 Changing Trends in Architectural Design Education: Sharing Experiences and Building Partnerships across the Mediterranean Rim. 14-16 November, 2006. - Conference Scientific Committee Chair, Computing in Architectural Design- Rethinking the Discourse: the Second International Conference of the Arab Society for Computer Aided Architectural Design (ASCAAD 2006). 25-27 April 2006, American University of Sharjah, UAE. ASCAAD s First International Conference of the Arab Society for Computer Aided Architectural Design. 7-9 December 2004, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. - Organizing Committee Member, Conservation and Regeneration of traditional urban centers in the Islamic world: learning from regional Experiences and Building Partnerships. 19-25 January 2003, Amman, Jordan.
J. Al-Qawasmi 8 - Workshop Organizer, Computing and Information Technology Applications in Heritage Conservation. 22 January 2002, Irbid, Jordan - Organizing Chair, The First International Symposium on Computer and Information Technology Applications in Architectural Education and Practice. 16-17 May 2001, Irbid, Jordan. MASTER THESIS SUPERVISION/EXMINATION - Ahmed Saeed Baharoon, Master thesis title: Development of a Multi-Criteria Model for Assessing the Building Potential for Temporary Use as a Transitional Settlement Shelters, Committee Member, completed November 2012. - Fadi Abelrazzaq Fatayer, Master thesis title: Study of the Involvement of the Maintenance Manager during the Design Development and Review Stages, Committee Member, completed April 2012. - Mohammad Naser Hussein Juaim, Master thesis title: Framework for the Identification and Communication of Client User Requirements to Design Teams, Committee Member, completed April 2011. - Mohammed Alhaji Mohammed, Master thesis title: Design of a Model University Classroom for Collaborative and Interactive Learning, Committee Member, completed April 2011 - Hassan BAlfagih, Master thesis title: The State of Public High-Schools in Saudi Arabia: Identifying User Requirements for Future Learning Settings, Committee Member, completed April 2009. - Participated as External Examiner for over 20 Master thesis in several universities such as Dammam University, University of Jordan, and Jordan University of Science and Technology. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW - Development of the Interior Design Program, at Al-Fayha College, Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia. 2014. - Review of the Academic Program of the Bachelor of Science in Design, at College of Engineering, Effat University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 2014. - Undergraduate Program Review Committee, Department of Architecture, KFUPM. Committee chair, 2012/2013, and member 2013-1014. - Undergraduate Program Assessment Committee, Department of Architecture, KFUPM. Different capacities as Chair / member since 2008. - Master Program Development Committee, Department of Architecture, KFUPM. Chair, 2013/2014. - NCAAA and NAAB accreditation Committees, Department of Architecture, KFUPM. Different capacities as Chair / member since 2010. - Review of Architecture Program, at College of Architecture and Digital Design (CADD), Dar Al-Uloom colleges (DAU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 2009 - Review of Interior Design, at College of Architecture and Digital Design (CADD), Dar Al- Uloom colleges (DAU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2009
J. Al-Qawasmi 9 - Review of Graphic Design, at College of Architecture and Digital Design (CADD), Dar Al- Uloom colleges (DAU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2009 - Program Revision Committee, Department of Architecture, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan. Chair, 2003. SERVICE - Accreditation and Quality Assurance Committee, Dept of Architecture, chair - NCAAA Committee, Dept of Architecture, in different capacities since 2010 - Faculty Recruitment Committee, Dept of Architecture, for several years in different capacities as member & chair. - Undergraduate Program Committee, for several years in different capacities as member & chair. - Master Program Committee, Dept of Architecture, Chair 2010/2011 - Textbook Committee, Dept of Architecture, for several years in different capacities as member & chair. - Program Promotion Committee, Dept of Architecture, 2009/2010 - Publication Committee, Dept of Architecture, 2009/2010 - Accreditation Committee, Dept of Architecture, 2009/2010 - CED Information Technology Committee, College of Environmental Design, 2011-12 - CED Seminar Coordinator, College of Environmental Design, 2007/2008 - Senior Project Committee, Dept of Architecture, for several years in different capacities as member & chair. - Ad-hoc Committee for faculty promotion TECHNICAL REVIEW - Member of the International Scientific Committee of Heritage 2011, The Second International Conference on Conservation of Architecture and Urban Areas. Conference theme Conservation of Architecture, Urban Areas, Nature & Landscape: Towards a Sustainable Survival of Cultural Landscape, Amman, Jordan 13-16 March 2011 - Member of the International Scientific Committee of SB11 - World Sustainable Building Conference, Helsinki, Finland, 18-21 October 2011 - International Scientific Committee, Instant Cities conference, American University of Sharjah, UAE - Member of the International Scientific Committee, CSAAR 2008, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan - Member of the International Scientific Committee, DMACH 2008, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan - Member of the International Technical Review Committee, ASCAAD 2007 - Member of the International Technical Review Committee, CSAAR 2007 - Member of the International Technical Review Committee, CSAAR 2006 - Member of the International Technical Review Committee, Annual ACADIA conference (2003 & 2004 conferences) - Member of the International Technical Review Committee, ASCAAD 2004 & 2006 conference - Member of the International Technical Review Committee, SIGRADI 2005 conference
J. Al-Qawasmi 10 COMPUTER EXPERIENCE (Software Development) - Development of the "Visual Resources Information System for Pedagogical Purposes at CED", A distributed, computer-based system that enables students and faculty to search and retrieve visual materials available at CED for educational process. The system integrates the various visual resources and makes them available over the college network. - Developing a virtual Tour through KfUPM campus using panorama technology. Users can navigate KFUPM campus in 3D over the Internet. - Online course development (ARC 110 - History of Architecture) Programming and implementation team leader. - Nacogdoches historic buildings Database. A database application to store, retrieve and update multimedia information - text, graphics, video- about Nacogdoches historic buildings. The application is implemented using Visual Basic and OLE technology. (Center for Housing and Urban Development, Texas A&M). - Designed an interactive Web site for marketing the historical structure of Nacogdoches city, Texas. The site provides Internet-database access for historical, physical, legal and economic data. The site is implemented using Java, JavaScripting, and Vbscript in an Active Server Pages (ASP) context. (Center for Housing and Urban Development, Texas A&M). - Developed a prototype for Operational Documentation System (ODS) using Intranet technologies. The system supports many facility management processes in USSA Company, San Antonio. (CRS Center, Department of Architecture, Texas A&M). - Developed a distributed, Internet-based projector, CyberView, that use the concept of distributed visual libraries to access design information and prepare and present lectures and design presentations. (Course project). - Developed a number of graphical user interfaces for lab experiments, Environmental and Psychophysiology Lab. (Department of Architecture, Texas A&M). - Involved in a project to develop a computer application to calculate and predict water and energy consumption in buildings (Construction Department, Texas A&M). MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCITIES - Director, The Center for the Study of Architecture in the Arab Region (CSAAR), Non profit research center, Jordan, 2005 2012. - Founding Chair of the Arab Society for Computer Aided Architectural Design (ASCAAD), 2001-2004 - Member of the Arab Society for Computer Aided Architectural Design (ASCAAD), since 2001 - Member of Association for Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), 1998. - Member of Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA), since 1996. - Registered Architect, Jordan Association of Architects, since 1987.