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Wael Mohammad Tawfiq Hamdan
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Lecturer
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Ext:
6702
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Wael Hamdan joined Ajman University (AU) in August 2000, bringing with him extensive experience in both Interior Design higher education and professional practice. He possesses deep expertise in interior and furniture design, joinery, manufacturing, and mass production, with additional interests in areas such as auditorium design, TV set designs, material technology, sustainability, and the impact of interior design on health and well-being.
With over two decades of teaching experience, Wael has taught at both the BA degree level and in the Interior Design department at Ajman University. Prior to this, he was a lecturer at The Intermediate University College in Amman, Jordan, for nine years.
Wael’s professional practice is multidisciplinary, combining design engineering, production, and project management. He worked for four years at Leader Interiors, one of the UAE’s largest interior, furniture, and joinery factories, specializing in large-scale projects, including towers, hotels, resorts, palaces, and villas. As the Deputy General Manager (DGM) for 10 years, he focused on interior acoustic solutions for command and control centers, auditoriums, dispatch centers, home theaters, and operating rooms. Wael also has extensive experience in commercial projects, including beauty shops, retail spaces, restaurants, financial centers, and religious interiors.
Education
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MA in History of Art and Architecture, Jordan University, Jordan, 1993
MA in History of Art and Architecture, Jordan University, Jordan, 1993
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BA in Interior Design Yarmouk University, 1986
BA in Interior Design Yarmouk University, 1986
Experience
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Head of Interior Design Department, Intermediate University College, Amman, Jordan, 1987 - 1995.
Head of Interior Design Department, Intermediate University College, Amman, Jordan, 1987 - 1995.
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Senior Interior Designer and Set Designer, Jordan Television.
Senior Interior Designer and Set Designer, Jordan Television.
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Projects and Production Manager, Leader Interiors, Dubai, UAE, 1996 - 2000.
Projects and Production Manager, Leader Interiors, Dubai, UAE, 1996 - 2000.
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Lecturer, Interior Design Department, Ajman University, UAE, 2000 - Present.
Lecturer, Interior Design Department, Ajman University, UAE, 2000 - Present.
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Consultation and execution of a wide variety of interior design projects in hospitality, commercial, religious, and residential sectors across various countries.
Consultation and execution of a wide variety of interior design projects in hospitality, commercial, religious, and residential sectors across various countries.
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Consultant with extensive experience in interior acoustic environments.
Consultant with extensive experience in interior acoustic environments.
Teaching Area
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Material technology, interior construction, working drawings, and detailing specialist.
Material technology, interior construction, working drawings, and detailing specialist.
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Interior design studio courses
Interior design studio courses
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Technical Courses of construction and working drawings
Technical Courses of construction and working drawings
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Technical Courses of construction and working drawings
Technical Courses of construction and working drawings
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Islamic and UAE interiors
Islamic and UAE interiors
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Professional practice in interior design
Professional practice in interior design
Research
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Field researcher in interior design materials and acoustic environments
Field researcher in interior design materials and acoustic environments
Publications
Memberships, Awards and Honors
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APID Membership, Ajman University.
APID Membership, Ajman University.