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Basil Kamel, PhD

Consultant Architect: 2/2131 Professor of Architecture & Urban Theory

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Department of Construction & Architectural Engineering

School of Sciences & Engineering,

American University in Cairo (AUC), AUC Avenue, New Cairo, Egypt

telephone (202) 01227457959

e-mail basilkamel@aucegypt.edu

QUALIFICATIONS

▪ 1994 - Doctorate of Philosophy In Architectural Engineering , Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt – Joint Data Gathering Program with the University of California – Berkeley

▪ 1988 - Masters of Architecture and Urban Design, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

▪ 1982 - Bachelors In Architectural Engineering , Cairo University , Cairo, Egypt

PRESENT EMPLOYMENT

2015 /Current Professor of Architecture & Urban Theory, The American University in Cairo (AUC) Tenured

2011 /2015 Professor of Architecture & Urban Theory, The American University in Cairo (AUC)

Professor of Architecture & Urban Design, Cairo University (leave of absence)

FIELDS OF ACADEMIC EXPERTISE

• Architectural and Urban Studies

• Methodology and Scientific Thinking

• Community Development and Urbanism

• Cultural Landscapes & Sustainability

• Construction Methods and Management & Environmental Assessments (BIM & Revit)

• Critical Thinking and Social Behavior

COMMITTEE & BOARD MEMBERSHIPS

- Member of AUC Steering Committee for University Accreditation of AUC (MSCHE) (2015 – current)

- Member of AUC Senate (2012 – current) & Member of Senate Curriculum Committee

- Member of Committee for Inspection and Assessment of Valuable Buildings Giza Governorate (2010 & ongoing).

- A member of the Quality Assurance Sector, Department of Architecture, Cairo University involved in curriculum qualification for UIA program. (2008-2009)

- Board Member of Ahram Canadian University (Technical & Curriculum Support) (2006)

- A member of the Curriculum Building and Management committee for Ahram Canadian University involved in curriculum building, standards and course development. (2004-2006)

- A member and acting director of the committee for Development of Architectural Education, a sub of the Committee of Engineering Education Sector, High Council of Universities, Cairo Egypt. (2005-2006)

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Research Interests: Urban Design and Urban Studies

Community Development and Participatory Design

Environmental and Sustainable Design

Professional Practice

2016: Kamel, Basil, Yasmin ElSemary and Ahmed Amin; “IN PURSUIT OF COMPATIBILITY IN URBAN CONTEXT An Analytical Study with Special References to Contemporary Local Contexts in Cairo”, International Journal of Science and Engineering Applications

Volume 5 Issue 10, 2016, ISSN-2319-7560, pp(485-494)

2016: Kamel, Basil, Hadia Saad and Karim Kesseiba; “TOWARDS A MORE APPROPRIATE& WATER EFFICIENT STREETSCAPE DESIGN”, International Journal Advanced Research, ISSN: 2320-5407, Volume 4(12), pp (893-906)

2015: Kamel, Basil, Sameh El-Fiki and Rana Zaki; “Factors Affecting Construction of Gated Communities in Greater Cairo Region (A Risk Management Assessment)”, Indian Journal of Applied Research, Volume : 5, Issue : 6, pp (792-801).

2015: Kamel, Basil and Moaz Mohamed (2015); “Creative Economic Building Components For Low-Income Housing”, International Journal of Science and Engineering Applications, Volume 4– No.2, March-April 2015

2014: Kamel, B. A. and Mennat ElHusseiny (2014); “Questioning New Public Space Practices in Post-revolution Cairo”, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, AENSI Journals, 8(8) Special 2014, Pages: 184-190 ().

2014: Kamel, B. A. and ElHusseiny, M (2014); “New Public Space Patterns in Cairo: Whose Public Space?” Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of Traditional Environments (IASTE) “Whose Tradition?”, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from December 14-17, 2014.

2014: Kamel, Basil, Sally Essawy, and Mohamed ElSawy (2014), “Timeless Buildings and The Human Brain: The Effect of Spiritual Spaces on Human Brain Waves,” ArchNet, IJAR, International Journal of Architectural Research, Volume 8 – Issue 1 – (133-142).

2014: Kamel, Basil and Naglaa Mahmoud (2014); “Managing Architectural Offices Using Software Programs (Special Reference to Local Small and Mid-Size Firms)”, International Journal of Research in Chemical, Metallurgical and Civil Engineering. (IJRCMCE) Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 137-146, ().

2014: Kamel, B. A. and Mennat ElHusseiny (2014); “Questioning New Public Space Practices in Post-revolution Cairo”, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, AENSI Journals, 8(8) Special 2014, Pages: 184-190 ().

2014: Kamel, Basil, Sally Essawy, and Mohamed ElSawy (2014), “Sacred Buildings and Human Brain: The Effect of Sultan Hassan Mosque on Brain Waves of its users,” Creative Space, Chitkara University, Chandigarh. Volume 1 – Number 2 – (125-143). (chitkara.edu.in/publications/)

2014: Kamel, Basil and Mennat ElHusseiny (2014); “Dynamics of Social Sustenance in Cairo’s Changing Public Space”, CAUMME II – 2014: Contemporary Architecture & Urbanism in the Mediterranean & the Middle East, International Symposium on: Architectural and Urban Research, Education, and Practice in the Era of ‘Post-Professionalism’, 23-25 October 2014, Girne – Cyprus.

2013: Kamel, Basil, Haitham AbdelLatif and Hani Hadly (2013); “Cooperative Housing: Modern Logistics in Modular Planning”, First International Conference for Co-op Housing, Coairo, Egypt, December 2013.

2013: Kamel, Basil, Ahmed Waly and Ahmed Hamdalla (2013); “Current Status of Sustainable Construction Regulatory Systems In Egypt”, 2013 RICS Cobra, New Delhi, India, 10 - 12 September 2013.

2013: Kamel, B. A. and B. M. Ahmed (2013), "Reclaiming Urban Settings: A Community Based Public Space," OZ Journal, Volume 35, (Nathan Geier & Sandi Lam, Eds.), Manhattan, Kansas, USA: OZ Journal.

2012: Kamel, B. A. and M. A. Assar (2012), "Applying Realistic Environmental & Sustainable Measures in Community Development with Special Reference to Egypt; A Socio-Cultural Study," Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 661-665

2012: Kamel, B. A. and K. Nassar (2012), "Effectiveness of Green-Roof on Reducing Energy Consumption through Simulation program for a Residential Building: Cairo, Egypt," Construction Research Congress Construction Research Congress.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYMENT

CAIRO - EGYPT 1982–current:

Owner of Private Architectural Firm, KCRG (AIK Consultants), 14 Gawad Hosni, Cairo, Egypt

Principal (Chief designer and construction manager) (A list of Projects is available upon request)

BAY AREA – CALIFORNIA - USA 1994–2002

1999–2002 Ferrari Moe, LLP San Rafael, California, USA, Senior Project Manager/ Architect

1996–1999 Rosenberg McGinnis, San Francisco, CA. Project Manager/ Architect

1994–1996 BWF Architects and Engineers, Oakland, CA. Construction General Manager / Architect

GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

• American University at Cairo teaching Development Grant, 2011

• Melon Grant for Travel & Research: University of California Berkeley, 2000-2001

• Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, University of California Berkeley, 1998-2000

• Melon Grant for Travel & Research: University of California Berkeley, 1997-1998

• Visiting Scholar & Research Fellowship, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, University of California Berkeley, 1994-1996

• USAID Data Gathering Program, University of California Berkeley, 1991-1993

AWARDS & COMPETITIONS

- Gold Award from the INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS (ICSC), Middle East and North Africa Shopping Center Global Awards Program 2012, for the design of Designopolis Shopping Mall, Cairo, Egypt

- 2nd Prize (Joint) Award for the design of the Ahram Canadian University in Cairo 2011. Project Phase design was awarded to our office after Financial Negotiations in joint venture with Saleh & Hegab Consultants

- 2nd Prize (Joint) Award for the design of AlWatany Bank Main Building, New Cairo in 2007

OTHER INTERESTS

▪ Hobbies: including music & sports

▪ Community Service

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