Contact
g.elsamanoudy@ajman.ac.ae
06 705 6709
Ajman Campus
Gamal El Sayed Ali El Samanoudy

Prof. Elsamanoudy holds a Ph.D. in Interior Architecture with a specialization in Museum and Exhibition Design from École d'Architecture de Versailles, France, and Helwan University, Egypt (2000). He also earned an MS in Islamic Interiors from Helwan University (1993) and a BFA in Interior Architecture from the College of Fine Arts, Helwan University (1983). With over 40 years of academic experience, Prof. Elsamanoudy has taught at universities in Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE, contributing extensively to research and interior design project applications. He has authored numerous publications in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals and conferences. In May 2018, he was appointed as APID’s Ambassador to lead preparations for the IFI Congress Dubai 2020, hosted by APID. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including ex-ICOM, and serves on editorial boards of various academic journals. Additionally, he is engaged in evaluating, peer reviewing, and judging specialized competitions, including the Journal for Interdisciplinary Art and Education (JIAE).

Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Interior Architecture (Joint Program between École d'Architecture de Versailles, France, and the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Egypt), 2000.
  • Master’s Degree in Interior Architecture (Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Egypt), 1994.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Architecture (Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Egypt), 1983.
Experience
  • Full Professor of Interior Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Egypt, 2014 –
  • Associate Professor, Interior Design Department, College of Engineering and Information Technology, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates, 2007 - Present
  • Assistant Professor, Interior Design Department, College of Engineering and Information Technology, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates, 2004-2007
  • Assistant Professor, Interior Design Department, Faculty of Arts, University of Applied Science, Amman, Jordan, 2001-2004
  • Assistant Professor, Interior Architecture Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Minia University, Minia, Egypt, 2000-2007
  • Lecturer, Interior Architecture Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Minia University, Minia, Egypt, 1995-2000
  • Teaching Assistant, Interior Architecture Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Minia University, Minia, Egypt, 1988-1995
Teaching Area
  • Interior Design as a core course in the Interior Design program
  • Exhibition Design
  • Graduation Projects (covering programming, feasibility studies, space planning, concept development, and the complete set of drawings required for implementation)
Research
  • Development of the Interior Design curriculum and educational program
  • Interior Design Teaching Methodologies
  • Interior Design and the community services
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • "Using the Psychology of Colors to Treat Interior Architectural Spaces in University Complex Buildings," The International Scientific Conference for the Centennial of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt, 2008.
  • "The Role of New Lighting Technology in Controlling and Enhancing Interior Design Functionality," 3rd Scientific Conference, Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Egypt, 2001.
  • "Redesigning Facades in Informal Areas to Eliminate Visual Pollution," 7th Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, Egypt, 2000.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • "Certificate of Appreciation for Designing the National Day," Ajman University, 2019.
  • "Certificate of Appreciation from APID for Serving as a Juror in the Chinese Competition," 2019.
  • "Certificate of Appreciation for Club Fair Evaluation," Ajman University, 2019.
  • "Certificate of Appreciation for Best Student Research Supervision," Ajman University, 2019.
  • "Certificate of Appreciation for Reviewing Conference Papers," American University in the Emirates, 2019.
  • Member of the Association of Professional Interior Designers (APID), allied with IFI, UAE,2009 – Present.
  • Member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), 1997 – Present.
  • Member of the Egyptian Syndicate of Plastic Arts (Allied with UNESCO),1983 – Present.