Contact
s.makky@ajman.ac.ae
06 705 6730
Ajman Campus
Sahar F. Makky

Sahar F.Makky is a senior lecturer and a faculty member in the Architecture department of Ajman University, UAE, where she has been teaching since 2008. She holds a Master’s in Architecture Engineering (2006) and a Bachelor's degree (1986). Makky began her career at Rifat Chadirji Consultancy while also lecturing full-time at the University of Technology in Baghdad. Throughout her architectural career, she has designed several presidential, residential, and commercial projects and has published papers on architectural identity and heritage conservation at international conferences. Her passion for designing and teaching timeless architecture is complemented by her knowledge of sustainability and the green economy. She has been an active member of national and international teams working on sustainable architecture competitions and workshops. Additionally, Makky has played a significant role in community service and volunteering initiatives, particularly in the area of women’s empowerment. Through her extensive network, she continues to bridge the gap between academia and practical work, collaborating with both governmental and private entities.

Education
  • Master of Science in Architecture Engineering from Sudan University 2006 Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research in UAE Equivalence/2007
  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture Engineering from University Of Technology -Iraq,1986 Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research in UAE Equivalence /2007
Experience
  • Senior Lecturer, Architecture Department, College of Architecture, Art and Design, UAE, 2021
  • UAE - Society of Engineers - Youth Engineers Council Consultant
  • CAAD Outreach Committee Coordinator
  • Lecturer, Architectural Engineering , Ajman University, 2008- Up to date
  • Teaching Assistant, Ajman University, UAE, 2003-2008
  • Senior Architect- Al Riyadh Engineering Office & Master student – Sudan, 2001-2003
  • Founder & manager, Infinity Engineering Consultants, UAE,RAK,1999-2005
  • Endowments & Religious Affairs Dept. Al- Kailany’s shrine, Iraq, 1993-1995
  • Founder & Staff Member in Arab College University, Baghdad, 1991-1993
  • Teaching Assistant, University of Technology , Iraq, 1988-1991
  • Architect, The Iraqi Consultant Office (owned by the renowned architect Rifaat Al-Chaderchi), Iraq, 1986–1988.
Teaching Area
  • Architecture Design II
  • Enviromental Behavior
  • Impact of Technology on Society and Architecture
  • Architecture Design IV
  • Working Drawings I&II
  • Summer Training I & II
  • Architectural Design I
  • Project Management
  • Building Services
  • Building Construction I&II
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Perspective shade & shadow
Research
  • Environment & Energy
  • Environment & Health
  • ENVIRONMENTS & HEALTH
  • Energy & Sustainably
  • Energy & Sustainability
  • Solar Decathlon Middle East 2020
  • The Built Environment - Islamic Heritage 2020
  • Solar Decathlon Middle East SDME 2018
  • Sustainabilty & Green Economy
  • Constructional Material
  • Architectural Identity
  • Solar Decathlon Middle East Competition Supervisor 2020
  • Smart Building
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Designing a healthy home in the environment of the UAE,2021
  • • ICEER2014 - McMaster International Conference on Engineering Education and Research
  • Future Engineering - Sharjah Municipality Symposium Jan. 2020
  • • First International Conference for Urban & Architecture Heritage in Islamic Countries: Its role in Cultural & Economic Development - Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, in cooperation with Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA), The Ministry of Municipality & Rural Affairs, The Ministry of Education, The Ministry of Finance, The Ministry of Higher Education, King Saud University (KSU), & Al Turath Foundation-2011
  • • Fourth International Architectural Conservation Conference and Exhibition 2016 ( Tourism, Regionalism and Preservation of Historical and Archeological sites.
  • • Architectural Conservation Opportunities & Challenges The Eighth Sharjah Urban Planning Symposium -2009
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • 2 Awards from Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi for supervising SCI AU Team
  • The highest achiever of Continuing Professional Development (Teaching and Learning) for the year 2021-2022 in the College of Architecture and Art and Design.
  • Architectural Heritage Society
  • ICOM membership
  • SCI - Supervisor for Sustainability Action Project
  • ADNOC - STEM Instructor, 2020
  • Modamah Award - Green Project
  • ENOC Award- Saving Energy
  • Youth Engineers Council
  • Society of Engineers- UAE member (2007- up to date)
  • Iraqi Society of Engineers member (1986 –up to date)
  • AU Best Faculty Member Award in Services 2018
  • Certificate of Appreciation from Ajman Municipality for supervising Ajman Agriculture competition 2017
  • Certificate of Appreciation from Ajman Municipality for organizing its exhibition during 2016 conference
  • Certificates of Appreciation from Ajman Municipality for supervising the Martyrs Monument competition 2015
  • Certificate of Appreciation from the Technical University of Munich for participation in the "Luxury Living" workshop, held at the Institute of Housing Economics, 2008–2009.
  • Certificates of Appreciation from AJMAN MUNCIPALITY for organizing its first and second annual conferences-2007-2008
  • Certificate of Appreciation from UM- AL MOUMINEEN WOMEN ASSOCIATION- AJMAN for supervising the competition of AJMAN WOMEN CLUB -2006
  • Certificate of Appreciation from EMAAR for supervising ( EMAAR STUDENT COMPETITION ) 2005
  • First prize for Al-Qadisiyah Palace competition,Iraq, first & second phase. 1986-1988