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Muna Mahmoud Yousef Salameh
- Senior Lecturer
- Ext: 6716
Dr. Muna Salameh studied Architecture (Bachelor) and Urban Planning (Master) at AN Najah National University – Palestine and graduated with honors. She achieved a Ph.D. in Architecture and Sustainable Built Environment from The British University in Dubai. She practiced architecture in Palestine for several years and has taught architectural courses at various universities in Palestine and the UAE. Dr. Salameh participated in the survey and documentation of old buildings in Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine. Since 2004, she has been working at Ajman University, teaching various architecture courses and participating in different official committees, such as the Annual Book Committee and the Course File Updating Committee. She has attended several conferences, including the 2nd World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE’17) in Barcelona, Spain, in April 2017, where she was awarded the Best Paper Award. She also attended the 6th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ICACE 2022) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in August 2022, where she was awarded the Best Presentation Award. Dr. Salameh is a member of the Jordan Engineers Association and is interested in sustainable architecture research.
Education
- Ph.D. in Architecture and Sustainable Built Environment, The British University in Dubai, UAE, 2018.
- - BSc. Arch. Eng., Al Najah National University- Palestine,1997.
- - M. Arch., Al Najah National University- Palestine, 2004.
Ph.D. in Architecture and Sustainable Built Environment, The British University in Dubai, UAE, 2018.
- BSc. Arch. Eng., Al Najah National University- Palestine,1997.
- M. Arch., Al Najah National University- Palestine, 2004.
Experience
- Senior Lecturer (Full-time), Architectural Department, Ajman University, UAE, September 2021 – Present.
- Lecturer (Full Time ), Architecture Department, Ajman University, UAE, September 2008- 2021.
- Teaching Assistant (Part Time), Architecture Department, Ajman University, UAE, September 2004 - August 2008.
- Lecturer (Part-time), Fine Art Department, Al Najah National University, Palestine, September 2001- August 2004.
- Teaching assistant (Full Time), Architecture Department, Birzeit University Palestine, September 1999 - July 2001.
- Teaching Assistant (Full Time), Architecture Department, Al Najah National University, Palestine, September 1998 - July 1999.
- Lecturer (Part-time), Architecture Department, Al Najah National Community College, Palestine, September 1997 - July 1999.
Senior Lecturer (Full-time), Architectural Department, Ajman University, UAE, September 2021 – Present.
Lecturer (Full Time ), Architecture Department, Ajman University, UAE, September 2008- 2021.
Teaching Assistant (Part Time), Architecture Department, Ajman University, UAE, September 2004 - August 2008.
Lecturer (Part-time), Fine Art Department, Al Najah National University, Palestine, September 2001- August 2004.
Teaching assistant (Full Time), Architecture Department, Birzeit University Palestine, September 1999 - July 2001.
Teaching Assistant (Full Time), Architecture Department, Al Najah National University, Palestine, September 1998 - July 1999.
Lecturer (Part-time), Architecture Department, Al Najah National Community College, Palestine, September 1997 - July 1999.
Teaching Area
- Sustainability and Energy Saving, Master course – Teaching assistant - Envimet software.
- Teaching different Architecture courses like Introduction to Design, Building Construction, Engineering Graphics and Perspective Shade and Shadow, Landscape Architecture.
- Teaching other courses like Sustainable Architecture, Design Courses.
- Teaching courses related to active thermal comfort in hot climate like UAE.
Sustainability and Energy Saving, Master course – Teaching assistant - Envimet software.
Teaching different Architecture courses like Introduction to Design, Building Construction, Engineering Graphics and Perspective Shade and Shadow, Landscape Architecture.
Teaching other courses like Sustainable Architecture, Design Courses.
Teaching courses related to active thermal comfort in hot climate like UAE.
Research
- Challenges and Opportunities of Using E- Learning System in Architectural Curriculum
- Feed in Tariff policy in Dubai/UAE
- Courtyard as Passive Design Solution for School Buildings in Hot Area.
- Low Carbon Cooling Approach for the Residences in the UAE: A Case Study in Dubai.
- The effect of school courtyard on students satisfaction.
- The effect of school courtyard proportions on daylight in the classrooms
- Heritage as a bridge to sustainability in Nablus city in Palestine
- An analysis of indoor environment evaluation for The Springs development in Dubai, UAE
- Thermal comfort and performance analysis related to urban layouts in the hot arid climate of UAE
- Conservation and heritage as a sustainable approach
Challenges and Opportunities of Using E- Learning System in Architectural Curriculum
Feed in Tariff policy in Dubai/UAE
Courtyard as Passive Design Solution for School Buildings in Hot Area.
Low Carbon Cooling Approach for the Residences in the UAE: A Case Study in Dubai.
The effect of school courtyard on students satisfaction.
The effect of school courtyard proportions on daylight in the classrooms
Heritage as a bridge to sustainability in Nablus city in Palestine
An analysis of indoor environment evaluation for The Springs development in Dubai, UAE
Thermal comfort and performance analysis related to urban layouts in the hot arid climate of UAE
Conservation and heritage as a sustainable approach
Publications
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JournalMuna Salameh, Emad Mushtaha, Ayat El Khazindar, Improvement of thermal performance and predicted mean vote in city districts: A case in the United Arab Emirates, Ain Shams Engineering Journal- 2022-Elsevier, Oct 2022
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JournalBasim Touqan, Alaa Abdul-Ameer, Muna Salameh, HVAC multivariable system modelling and control-2022, Advanced search Access/Profile Cart Close Drawer MenuOpen Drawer Menu Menu Browse by discipline Information for Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Nov 2022
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JournalMuna Salameh and Basim Touqan, Traditional Passive Design Solutions as a Key Factor for Sustainable Modern Urban Designs in the Hot, Arid Climate of the United Arab Emirates 2022, Buildings, Oct 2022
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Heritage conservation as a bridge to sustainability assessing thermal performance and the preservation of identity through heritage conservation in the Mediterranean city of Nablus
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An analysis of indoor environment evaluation for The Springs development in Dubai, UAE
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Courtyard as Passive Design Solution for School Buildings in Hot Area-2017
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Low Carbon Cooling Approach for the Residences in the UAE: A Case Study in Dubai-2017
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Courtyard design in schools and its influence on Students’ Satisfaction, Lisbon, Portugal – October 18-20, 2020, 5th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE'20)
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Challenges and Opportunities of Using E- Learning System in Architectural Curriculum-2010
Muna Salameh, Emad Mushtaha, Ayat El Khazindar, Improvement of thermal performance and predicted mean vote in city districts: A case in the United Arab Emirates, Ain Shams Engineering Journal- 2022-Elsevier, Oct 2022
Several studies have indicated that traditional architecture is known for its sustainable capability to manage climate effects, while contemporary architecture focused on style more than sustainability. This study intends to improve thermal performance and comfort in modern urban districts with reference to traditional districts in the UAE using ENVI-met software. The research methodology adopts comparative and qualitative investigations for the old and the new districts to explore their thermal performance on specific days. As per the simulation results, a reduction in the maximum outdoor temperature of approximately 1 °C was observed in the traditional area compared to the contemporary districts. The study has also integrated some traditional passive design concepts such as grass and green shading devices to the modern district to lower its outdoor temperature.
About the journal
Basim Touqan, Alaa Abdul-Ameer, Muna Salameh, HVAC multivariable system modelling and control-2022, Advanced search Access/Profile Cart Close Drawer MenuOpen Drawer Menu Menu Browse by discipline Information for Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Nov 2022
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is a multivariable process where any alteration with one system input affects most or all of the system’s outputs simultaneously. Owing to its comprehensiveness, a readily derived multivariable HVAC mathematical model is selected for this work, mainly a hybrid distributed-lumped parameters model. As the transfer function matrix was not established in the selected HVAC model, it was exclusively developed in this study, using the time domain graphical responses of the chosen model. Based on the developed transfer function matrix, a conceptual two-step approach was followed to control HVAC model performance. The first was decoupling the interactions that affect all the system outputs, and the second was designing proper PID controllers for each decoupled loop similar to those used for single input single output (SISO) systems.
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Muna Salameh and Basim Touqan, Traditional Passive Design Solutions as a Key Factor for Sustainable Modern Urban Designs in the Hot, Arid Climate of the United Arab Emirates 2022, Buildings, Oct 2022
Sustainable architecture is a key approach for creating sustainable cities and reducing the impact of climate change. In hot, arid regions, the passive design traditional architecture is known for its ability to provide comfortable indoor environments and outdoor shaded areas, in contrast to the use of energy-intensive air conditioners in a great deal of modern architecture. Thus, this research used a qualitative methodology based on ENVI-met software to study, investigate, and compare the thermal performance of two urban fabrics as case studies (traditional and modern districts) in the hot, arid climate of the United Arab Emirates. The thermal performance of the old urban districts was better than the new ones, with a lower maximum potential air temperature and an improvement in the level of thermal comfort, measured by a predicted mean vote. Moreover, it was found that enhancing the shade in the outdoor open areas in the modern district, mimicking the traditional passive design solutions, resulted in lower air temperature and PMVs. This research is expected to be one step among many towards creating sustainable, innovative modern architecture.
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Heritage conservation as a bridge to sustainability assessing thermal performance and the preservation of identity through heritage conservation in the Mediterranean city of Nablus
Heritage conservation can revive vernacular architectural methods of construction which naturally embody sustainable design concepts. This research investigates and highlights the intrinsic value of heritage conservation in building a sustainable society; from an environmental, economic, and social perspectives. This research is an evaluation of a unique case of heritage conservation in the city of Nablus, Palestine, at both architectural and urban scales. The investigation concluded that traditional passive design solutions have many advantages over modern ones. It was found that the thermal performance of a conserved traditional building was more effective, making it more sustainable than its modern counterpart with the same function. Further, the investigation concluded that heritage conservation is core to protecting identity in its preservation of the past for future generations, especially in an occupied area, such as Nablus. This study aims to highlight the vast scope and application of heritage conservation with regards to innovative and sustainable solutions in a modern urban society.
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An analysis of indoor environment evaluation for The Springs development in Dubai, UAE
Purpose This study aims to evaluate The Springs’ indoor environment, one of the iconic townhouse-type residential buildings in Dubai, more efficiently for the integrated evaluation of the indoor environment with the weights of indoor environmental factors such as thermal, indoor air, lighting and acoustic. Design/methodology/approach The weights of the indoor environment factors were derived for the integrated evaluation to reflect the residents’ preferences. Based on the post-occupancy evaluation (P.O.E.) survey, the weights according to the gender, age group and indoor spaces followed a comparison and analytical processes. Findings This paper had found the priority of residents’ needs for each space in The Springs project. In summer, thermal comfort was the most important factor for living room and the master bedroom. In winter, the priority for living room and kitchen was the indoor air quality. Research limitations/implications As it is the first research survey for housing project in Dubai, it needs to be extended to other housing projects in Dubai. To increase the reliability of the weights calculated through this study and the applicability of the integrated indoor environmental evaluation, more in-depth P.O.E. survey is needed with wide range of survey participants. Social implications This paper will help developing guidelines for future renovation based on the comparative analysis among thermal comfort, acoustic comfort, lighting comfort and indoor air comfort. Originality/value This paper is the first attempt to analyze the condition of early housing projects in Dubai. The data can be used to increase not only the design quality and marketability of housing projects in Dubai but also the condition of residents’ health status to avoid sick building syndrome from approximately 20 years old buildings.
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Courtyard as Passive Design Solution for School Buildings in Hot Area-2017
Low Carbon Cooling Approach for the Residences in the UAE: A Case Study in Dubai-2017
Courtyard design in schools and its influence on Students’ Satisfaction, Lisbon, Portugal – October 18-20, 2020, 5th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE'20)
Challenges and Opportunities of Using E- Learning System in Architectural Curriculum-2010
Conference Presentation
- Thermal Conditions and PMV Enhancements in Modern Urban Districts in relation to Traditional ones in Hot-Arid Climate – Ajman-UAE -Ajman 6th International Environment Conference – 28-3-2022
- • Courtyard design as a sustainable tool for classrooms’ lighting and thermal performance- 6thInternational Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ICACE2022) – Kuala Lumpur- Malaysia – August 1, 2022- Received the best presentation award.
- • Courtyard design in schools and its influence on Students’ Satisfaction -5th International Conference on Geotechnical Research and Engineering (ICGRE'20), - Lisbon, Portugal - October 18-20, 2020.
- Salameh, Muna, Touqan, Basim, Salameh, May Courtyard design in schools and its influence on Students’ Satisfaction, Lisbon, Portugal – October 18-20, 2020, 5th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE'20)
- • Courtyard as Passive Design Solution for School Buildings in Hot Areas, Barcelona, Spain – April 2 – 4, 2017, Proceedings of the 2nd World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE’17).ID #141
- • Low carbon cooling approach for residences in the UAE. A case study, Barcelona, Spain – April 2 – 4, 2017, Proceedings of the 2nd World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE’17),ID# 127
- • Participating in the first BUID conference in the British University of Dubai on May 2015. The title of the paper is Courtyard as passive design solution for schools - UAE
- • Abstract only : EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE, November -2012, International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, (Madrid-Spain), ICERI2012.
- Challenges and Opportunities of Using E- Learning System in Architectural Curriculum- Ajman University as a Case Study, International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, (Madrid-Spain), ID#171
Thermal Conditions and PMV Enhancements in Modern Urban Districts in relation to Traditional ones in Hot-Arid Climate – Ajman-UAE -Ajman 6th International Environment Conference – 28-3-2022
• Courtyard design as a sustainable tool for classrooms’ lighting and thermal performance- 6thInternational Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ICACE2022) – Kuala Lumpur- Malaysia – August 1, 2022- Received the best presentation award.
• Courtyard design in schools and its influence on Students’ Satisfaction -5th International Conference on Geotechnical Research and Engineering (ICGRE'20), - Lisbon, Portugal - October 18-20, 2020.
Salameh, Muna, Touqan, Basim, Salameh, May Courtyard design in schools and its influence on Students’ Satisfaction, Lisbon, Portugal – October 18-20, 2020, 5th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE'20)
• Courtyard as Passive Design Solution for School Buildings in Hot Areas, Barcelona, Spain – April 2 – 4, 2017, Proceedings of the 2nd World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE’17).ID #141
• Low carbon cooling approach for residences in the UAE. A case study, Barcelona, Spain – April 2 – 4, 2017, Proceedings of the 2nd World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE’17),ID# 127
• Participating in the first BUID conference in the British University of Dubai on May 2015. The title of the paper is Courtyard as passive design solution for schools - UAE
• Abstract only : EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE, November -2012, International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, (Madrid-Spain), ICERI2012.
Challenges and Opportunities of Using E- Learning System in Architectural Curriculum- Ajman University as a Case Study, International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, (Madrid-Spain), ID#171
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Best Presentation Award - 6th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ICACE2022), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 18, 2022, for the paper: "Courtyard Design as a Sustainable Tool for Classrooms’ Lighting and Thermal Performance."
- Best paper award for the presentation of a paper • Courtyard design in schools and its influence on Students’ Satisfaction -5th International Conference on Geotechnical Research and Engineering (ICGRE'20), - Lisbon, Portugal - October 18-20, 2020.
- Certificate of Appreciation from Dubai Municipality for effective participation in Dubai Universal Design Week, January 30, 2018.
- Certificate of Participation in the WICE Networking Series: Role of Women in the Solar Industry 2 - Environmental Workshop, Dubai, March 2, 2016.
- Certificate of Appreciation for Participation in the Seminar Women in Science, organized by Ajman University & Educational Advisory, Public Affairs Office, U.S. Consulate General, Dubai, UAE, 2012.
- Certificate of Appreciation for Participation in the Survey and Documentation of Old Buildings in Palestinian Villages, including Tell, awarded by Riwaq Institute, Palestine, September 1998.
- Membership in Jordan Engineers Association since 1997.
- Certificate of Appreciation for Participation in the Documentation of Palaces in Bethlehem, awarded by the Palestinian Ministry of Culture, Palestine, September 1997.