Djamel Boussaa | Architecture and Urban design | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Djamel Boussaa | Architecture and Urban design | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Djamel Boussaa, Qatar University, Qatar

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. 🏛️

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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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Hongje Jang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. HongjeJang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. HongjeJang, University of California, San Diego/Bioengineering Department, United States

🔬 Dr. Hongje Jang is a visionary researcher specializing in super-resolution multi-dimensional chemical imaging and analysis methods for biological samples. Holding a Ph.D. in Physics from Gerog-August-Universität Göttingen, Dr. Jang’s expertise spans microscopy image analysis, biomolecule reaction dynamics, and instrumentation development. As a PostDoc at UC San Diego, under Prof. Lingyan Shi’s guidance, he has pioneered advancements in super-resolution stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) microscopy, pushing the boundaries of spatial resolution. With a diverse educational background and extensive skills in optics, programming, and chemistry, Dr. Jang is a trailblazer in advancing our understanding of complex biological systems.

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Education:

🎓 Driven by a passion for unraveling the mysteries of biological systems, Dr. Hongje Jang boasts an impressive academic journey. After completing a B.A. in Chemistry at Yonsei University, South Korea, in 2009, he pursued an Integrated Master and Doctorate Course, achieving a remarkable GPA of 94.6/100. His academic pursuit culminated in a Ph.D. in Physics from Gerog-August-Universität Göttingen in 2021, where his thesis, “Fast, Three-Dimensional Fluorescence Imaging of Living Cells,” showcased groundbreaking work. Currently undertaking PostDoc training at UC San Diego’s Bioengineering Department under the guidance of Prof. Lingyan Shi, Dr. Hongje Jang continues to contribute significantly to the field.

Skills & Knowledge:

🔬 Dr. Hongje Jang is a versatile scientist with a rich skill set spanning Optics, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Programming, Chemistry, Instrumentation, and Biology. With expertise in techniques like Stimulated Raman Scattering, Second Harmonic Generation, and Multi-photon fluorescence imaging, he brings over 8 years of proficiency in high-resolution AFM and TIRFM imaging. Dr. Jang excels in programming languages like Python (TensorFlow), Matlab, and LabView, utilizing them for image deconvolution, analysis, and instrumentation. His competence extends to Ab-Initio molecular simulation for Raman and IR spectroscopy, coupled with a deep understanding of standard optical-based microscopy techniques. Proficient in cell culture and cardiomyocyte handling, Dr. Jang’s interdisciplinary skills drive innovation in bioimaging.

Research Focus :

🔬 Dr. Hongje Jang’s research focus encompasses cutting-edge developments in bioimaging and spectroscopy. Specializing in super-resolution stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) microscopy, his work delves into advanced imaging methods such as A-PoD (deconvolution) and multi-molecular hyperspectral PRM-SRS. Dr. Jang’s studies unveil the intricacies of biological systems, including lipid metabolic dynamics in aging Drosophila brains and the spatially correlated metabolism in aging and diseases. His expertise extends to ultrafast nonlinear multimodal metabolic imaging, adding depth to the understanding of metabolic activities. With a diverse portfolio, Dr. Jang contributes significantly to the fields of biophysics and materials research.

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