Dalia Osama Hafiz
  • Dalia Osama Hafiz

  • Assistant Professor
  • Ext: 5376

Dr. Hafiz received her Ph.D. and master’s degree from the school of Architecture and Design (A+D), Virginia Tech, USA. During her studies, she was honored to receive the best student research award from the School of Architecture and Design at Virginia Tech twice.  In addition, she was awarded the Richard Kelly Grant for lighting research excellence. Dr. Hafiz had the privilege of teaching various courses in both architecture and interior design fields at universities in the US, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates. From 2017 to 2022, she collaborated with her colleagues to establish a new architecture program at a University in Dubai where she became the head of the architecture program. She is interested in research related to visual comfort, daylighting, user experience, architecture, and design education, sustainable cities, and museum experience.

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
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
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.
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
Publications
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