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Dalia Osama Hafiz
- Assistant Professor
- Ext: 5376
Dr. Hafiz holds both a Ph.D. and a Master’s degree from the School of Architecture and Design (A+D) at Virginia Tech, USA, where she was honored twice with the Best Student Research Award. She was also a recipient of the Richard Kelly Grant for Lighting Research Excellence. Throughout her career, Dr. Hafiz has taught a wide range of courses in architecture and interior design at universities in the U.S., Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates. From 2017 to 2022, she worked alongside colleagues to establish a new architecture program at a university in Dubai, where she served as the head of the program. Dr. Hafiz’s research interests include visual comfort, daylighting, user experience, architecture and design education, sustainable cities, and museum experiences.
Education
- PhD in Building Design Research, Virginia Polytechnic and State University (Virginia Tech), United States, 2016
- Master of Architecture, Virginia Polytechnic and State University (Virginia Tech), United States of America, 2011
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt, 2007
PhD in Building Design Research, Virginia Polytechnic and State University (Virginia Tech), United States, 2016
Master of Architecture, Virginia Polytechnic and State University (Virginia Tech), United States of America, 2011
Bachelor of Science in Architecture Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt, 2007
Experience
- Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator, Head of Architecture Program, College of Architecture and Design, Al-Ghurair University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Aug 2017- Aug 2022
- Adjunct Professor, College of architectural engineering, Future University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt, Aug 2016-Aug 2017
- Adjunct Professor, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, College of Architectural Engineering, Aug 2016, Feb 2017
- Teaching Assistant, Virgnia Polytechnic and State University (Virgnia Tech), College of Architecture and Design, 2010-2013
- Research Assistant, Virgnia Polytechnic and State University (Virgnia Tech), College of Architecture and Design, 2013-2016
- Architect, Clark Nexsen Architecture and Engineering, Roanoke VA, USA, Aug 2008- Aug 2009
- Architect, Afniah Architecture and Design, Alexandria, Egypt, June 2007-July 2008
- Teaching assistant, Future University in Egypt, Dec 2007- Jul 2008
- Architect/Interior Designer, Alex Design House, Alexandria, Egypt, Jun 2007- Dec 2007
Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator, Head of Architecture Program, College of Architecture and Design, Al-Ghurair University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Aug 2017- Aug 2022
Adjunct Professor, College of architectural engineering, Future University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt, Aug 2016-Aug 2017
Adjunct Professor, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, College of Architectural Engineering, Aug 2016, Feb 2017
Teaching Assistant, Virgnia Polytechnic and State University (Virgnia Tech), College of Architecture and Design, 2010-2013
Research Assistant, Virgnia Polytechnic and State University (Virgnia Tech), College of Architecture and Design, 2013-2016
Architect, Clark Nexsen Architecture and Engineering, Roanoke VA, USA, Aug 2008- Aug 2009
Architect, Afniah Architecture and Design, Alexandria, Egypt, June 2007-July 2008
Teaching assistant, Future University in Egypt, Dec 2007- Jul 2008
Architect/Interior Designer, Alex Design House, Alexandria, Egypt, Jun 2007- Dec 2007
Teaching Area
- Various Studio Levels, Introduction to Interior Design, Colors, Professional Practice, Research, History of Architecture and Design, Capstone Projects, 3D Modeling, Architecture Drafting, Sustainable Design, and Freehand Drawing.
Various Studio Levels, Introduction to Interior Design, Colors, Professional Practice, Research, History of Architecture and Design, Capstone Projects, 3D Modeling, Architecture Drafting, Sustainable Design, and Freehand Drawing.
Research
- Sustainable Design • Building refurbishment • Design for Low Vision • Green Architecture • Occupants Comfort • Design for the Elderly • Urban Planning • Architecture Education • Wayfinding • Architecture of Smart Cities • Daylighting • Dynamic Glare and its Graphical representation • Environmental Design • Visual Comfort • Design Decision-making • Interior Design Trends • Museum Experience • User Experience Design • Human Behavior in Architecture
Sustainable Design • Building refurbishment • Design for Low Vision • Green Architecture • Occupants Comfort • Design for the Elderly • Urban Planning • Architecture Education • Wayfinding • Architecture of Smart Cities • Daylighting • Dynamic Glare and its Graphical representation • Environmental Design • Visual Comfort • Design Decision-making • Interior Design Trends • Museum Experience • User Experience Design • Human Behavior in Architecture
Publications
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Book ChapterHafiz, D., & Zohdy, I., Smart Cities in the Autonomous Era: How Autonomous Technologies Can Change the City Design and Infrastructure, Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation, Springer Nature
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Book ChapterHafiz, D., & Zohdy, I. , (2021). The City Adaptation to the Autonomous Vehicles Implementation: Reimagining the Dubai City of Tomorrow. In Towards Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Highways (pp. 27- 41). Springer, Cham., Towards Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Highways, Springer, Cham.
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JournalGul, Y., Hafiz, D., & El-Basel, M., A Comparative Analysis of Old and New Sustainable Developments In Middle Eastern Countries. Design Engineering, 1554-1571., Countries. Design Engineering,, Jun 2021, doi: 1554-1571.
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Book ChapterHafiz, D.(2021)., Architecture Education Challenges in the Pandemic Era, AMPS Proceedings Series 23.1., Ball State University, Beaconhouse National University, University of Pretoria, University of Kassel, AMPS
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Book ChapterHafiz, D. (2020)., Improving Occupants Comfort Through Qualitative Indoor Environments: A Case Study. In Cultural, Theoretical, and Innovative Approaches to Contemporary Interior Design (pp. 387-404). IGI Global., Cultural, Theoretical, and Innovative Approaches to Contemporary Interior Design, IGI Global
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Book ChapterHafiz, D. O., & Zohdy, I. H., Re-imagining the Architecture of the City in the Autonomous Vehicles Era., Joint International Conference on Design and Construction of Smart City Components., Springer, Cham
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ConferenceHafiz, D, To Use or Not to Use: A survey questionnaire on the integration of day lighting simulation tools in the design process., WEENTECH, Edinburgh
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Book ChapterHafiz, D., Improving Interior-Design Decision-Making in Daylit Spaces: A Case Study., Innovations for Contemporary Interiors and Civic Art, IGI Global.
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JournalDaylighting, space, and architecture: a literature review, Enquiry The ARCC Journal for Architectural Research, Jun 2015
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Book ChapterDalia Hafiz, Vrushali Mhatre, Enhancing Occupants’ Well-Being Through Qualitative Indoor Environments, Architecture and Urbanism: A Smart Outlook, Springer, Cham
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JournalYasmeen Gul 1,*, Gul Ahmed Jokhio 2 , Zahid Sultan 3 , John Alexander Smith 4 , Wan Saiful Nizam 5 Mehdi Moeinaddini 6 and Dalia Hafiz 7, The Effects on Neighborhood Environments during Lockdowns: Being Comfortable in Residences, COVID, Nov 2022
Hafiz, D., & Zohdy, I., Smart Cities in the Autonomous Era: How Autonomous Technologies Can Change the City Design and Infrastructure, Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation, Springer Nature
About the journal
Publisher
Springer Nature
Hafiz, D., & Zohdy, I. , (2021). The City Adaptation to the Autonomous Vehicles Implementation: Reimagining the Dubai City of Tomorrow. In Towards Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Highways (pp. 27- 41). Springer, Cham., Towards Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Highways, Springer, Cham.
About the journal
Publisher
Springer, Cham.
Gul, Y., Hafiz, D., & El-Basel, M., A Comparative Analysis of Old and New Sustainable Developments In Middle Eastern Countries. Design Engineering, 1554-1571., Countries. Design Engineering,, Jun 2021, doi: 1554-1571.
About the journal
Journal Name
Countries. Design Engineering,
Publisher
Design Engineering
Hafiz, D.(2021)., Architecture Education Challenges in the Pandemic Era, AMPS Proceedings Series 23.1., Ball State University, Beaconhouse National University, University of Pretoria, University of Kassel, AMPS
About the journal
Publisher
Ball State University, Beaconhouse National University, University of Pretoria, University of Kassel, AMPS
Hafiz, D. (2020)., Improving Occupants Comfort Through Qualitative Indoor Environments: A Case Study. In Cultural, Theoretical, and Innovative Approaches to Contemporary Interior Design (pp. 387-404). IGI Global., Cultural, Theoretical, and Innovative Approaches to Contemporary Interior Design, IGI Global
About the journal
Publisher
IGI Global
Hafiz, D. O., & Zohdy, I. H., Re-imagining the Architecture of the City in the Autonomous Vehicles Era., Joint International Conference on Design and Construction of Smart City Components., Springer, Cham
About the journal
Publisher
Springer, Cham
Hafiz, D, To Use or Not to Use: A survey questionnaire on the integration of day lighting simulation tools in the design process., WEENTECH, Edinburgh
About the journal
Publisher
WEENTECH Proceedings in Energy
Hafiz, D., Improving Interior-Design Decision-Making in Daylit Spaces: A Case Study., Innovations for Contemporary Interiors and Civic Art, IGI Global.
About the journal
Publisher
IGI Global.
Daylighting, space, and architecture: a literature review, Enquiry The ARCC Journal for Architectural Research, Jun 2015
About the journal
Journal Name
Enquiry The ARCC Journal for Architectural Research
Publisher
Enquiry
Dalia Hafiz, Vrushali Mhatre, Enhancing Occupants’ Well-Being Through Qualitative Indoor Environments, Architecture and Urbanism: A Smart Outlook, Springer, Cham
About the journal
Publisher
Springer, Cham
Yasmeen Gul 1,*, Gul Ahmed Jokhio 2 , Zahid Sultan 3 , John Alexander Smith 4 , Wan Saiful Nizam 5 Mehdi Moeinaddini 6 and Dalia Hafiz 7, The Effects on Neighborhood Environments during Lockdowns: Being Comfortable in Residences, COVID, Nov 2022
About the journal
Journal Name
COVID
Publisher
MDPI
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Best research Award, Virginia Polytechnic and State University (Virginia Tech)- 2013 and 2016
- LEED Green Associate- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)- 2016-Present
- The Richard Kelly Grant and award in Lighting Research Excellence (2015)
- Annual Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award – for four consecutive years- 2002 to 2006
- Solar Decathlon Middle East environmental design and construction competition team finalist (Expo2020)
- Member-Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University Syndicate- 2007- Present