Dr. Djamel Boussaa is an accomplished academic in architecture, holding a Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, UK, an M. Phil from the University of York, UK, and a B.Sc. from EPAU, Algeria. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Qatar University’s College of Engineering, he has extensive teaching experience across universities in Bahrain, UAE, and Algeria. Dr. Boussaa’s expertise spans architectural engineering and urban planning, with notable roles including Graduate Studies Coordinator and lecturer. His research focuses on enhancing architectural education and urban design, contributing significantly to academia. 🏛️
Publication profile
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🎓 Education
Dr. Djamel Boussaa holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from the University of Liverpool (2008), an M. Phil from the University of York (1988), and a B.Sc. from EPAU, Algeria (1984).
🏢 Employment History
Dr. Boussaa is currently an Associate Professor at Qatar University’s College of Engineering, where he has served since September 2009. He previously held academic roles at institutions including UAE University and University of Bahrain.
🏆 Award and Recognition
He has received accolades such as the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Academic and Research and the Emir Sultan Bin Salman Award for his supervision of the Senior Project Souk Dhkheera.
📚 Teaching
His teaching portfolio includes courses on Architectural Design, Islamic Architecture, and Contemporary Practices, contributing significantly to architectural education.
Research Focus
Dr. Djamel Boussaa’s research focuses on the intersection of cultural heritage, urban regeneration, and sustainable development in Middle Eastern cities like Doha and Sharjah. His studies explore how globalization influences housing models and identity formation in rapidly evolving urban landscapes. Through extensive publications in journals like the Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development and Future Cities and Environment, he examines the role of heritage tourism in revitalizing historic cities such as Fez Medina in Morocco and Old Oyo Town in Nigeria. Dr. Boussaa’s work contributes to understanding the cultural sustainability and architectural heritage preservation, enriching urban planning practices. 🏛️
Publication Top Notes
- Cultural heritage tourism and urban regeneration: The case of Fez Medina in Morocco
- Published in 2024
- Cited by: 0
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- The impact of globalization on the revival of innovative housing models in Doha, Qatar
- Published in 2024
- Cited by: 1
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- The Resilient Historic Cities of Sharjah and Doha – Urban Regeneration and the Search for Identity in a Global World
- Published in 2023
- Cited by: 2
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- Cultural heritage tourism as a catalyst for sustainable development; the case of old Oyo town in Nigeria
- Published in 2023
- Cited by: 9
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- The search for identity in a global world: The case of Doha in Qatar
- Published in 2021
- Cited by: 6
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- The past as a catalyst for cultural sustainability in historic cities; the case of Doha, Qatar
- Published in 2021
- Cited by: 19
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- Building energy model calibration using automated optimization-based algorithm
- Published in 2019
- Cited by: 23
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- Development of an Integrated Quality Function Deployment and Utility Theory Weighting System to Improve Occupants’ Satisfaction
- Published in 2019
- Cited by: 0
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- User satisfaction and energy use behavior in offices in Qatar
- Published in 2018
- Cited by: 10
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