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1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of Philosophy in Architectural Engineering.
2002 Ph.D. Architectural Creativity Between Methodical & Spontaneous Thinking: An Analytical Study of Contemporary Egyptian Architecture. Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University.
1999 M.Sc.
Master of Science in Architectural Engineering. The Visual Impressions of Architecture: A Research Study on the Meaning of the Visual Impressions. Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University.
1994 B.Sc.
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering with Honor Degree. Grade: Very Good with Honor Degree, Graduation Project: Distinction. Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University.
3. ACADEMIC & PROFFESIONAL POSITIONS
Date Position Institution
2011 Now
Associate Professor King Saud University, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, KSA.
2008 2011
Associate Professor Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Egypt.
2008 2011
Associate Professor Institute of Aviation Engineering and Technology, Egypt. (Part
Time)
2004 2009
Assistant Professor Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport,
Cairo, Egypt. (Part Time)
2003 Assistant Professor High Institute of Engineering, Thebes Academy, Egypt. (Part Time).
Nationality Egyptian
Date of Birth July 14 th 1971
Marital Status & Children Married / Two Children
Address 17 Ali Adh am street, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt, 11361
Email [email protected]
Languages Arabic - English
CURRICULUM VITAE
DR. MOHAMMED NABIL GHONIM Associate Professor of Design Methods & Building Technology
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2003 Assistant Professor High Institute of Engineering & Technology, Egypt. (Part Time).
2002 2008
Assistant Professor Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Egypt.
1999 2002
Lecturer Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Egypt.
1995 1999
Teaching Assistant Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Egypt.
1994 Teaching Assistant High Institute of Architectural Engineering, Egypt.
1994 2011
Architect Private office “Castle for Architecture and Design”, Cairo, Egypt.
4. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
4.1. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Course Level Repetition Institution
Graduation Project 1
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Cairo University.
King Saud University.
2 Institute of Aviation Engineering and Technology.
Graduation Project 2
8
2
Cairo University.
Institute of Aviation Engineering and Technology.
1 High Institute of Architectural Engineering.
Architectural Design 1
2
1
Cairo University.
High Institute of Engineering & Technology.
1 High Institute of Architectural Engineering.
Architectural Design 2
2
1
Cairo University.
High Institute of Engineering & Technology.
1 High Institute of Architectural Engineering.
Architectural Design 5
8
5
King Saud University.
Institute of Aviation Engineering and Technology.
1 Cairo University.
1 Thebes Academy.
Architectural Design 6 3 Institute of Aviation Engineering and Technology.
1 Cairo University
Architectural Design 7 8 Cairo University.
Architectural Design 8 6 Cairo University.
Form in Architecture 1 Cairo University.
Design Methods 3 Cairo University.
Scientific Thinking 5 Arab Academy for Science & Technology.
Building Construction 1
3
1
King Saud University.
Cairo University.
1 Cairo University, Civil Department.
Building Construction 2 7 Cairo University.
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6 Arab Academy for Science & Technology.
5 King Saud University.
Working Drawings 1 1 Cairo University.
Contemporary
Methods of Building
Construction
5 King Saud University.
Perspective &
Sciography
6
1
Cairo University.
Thebes Academy.
Freehand Sketching 1 1
1
Cairo University.
Arab Academy for Science & Technology.
CAD 1 Cairo University.
4.2. THESES SUPERVISION & EXAMINATION
Date Degree Task Topic Institution
In Progress
Master Supervisor The Impact of Design Decisions on the Cost of Operations and Maintenance of Buildings in KSA.
King Saud
University
In Progress Master Supervisor
Post Occupancy Evaluation of Hospital Buildings in Saudi Arabia: A Case Study for Radiology
Departments.
King Saud
University
2014 Ph.D. Comprehensive
Examiner
A Model for Reducing the Cost of Operation and
Maintenance in Charity Housing Projects in KSA.
Cairo University
2014 Master Examiner
Evaluation of Training Packages Employed in The
Saudi Technical Colleges: Architectural Technology
2 Case Study.
King Saud
University
2013 Ph.D. Secondary
Supervisor
The Mutual Compatibility Between The Designer
and the Residential Space User: A Model To
Extrapolate The User`s Needs.
Cairo University
2012 Master Secondary
Supervisor
Risk Management in Public Private Partnership
Contract.
Cairo University
2012 Master Reviewer Post Occupancy Evaluation of Housing Projects in
Riyadh.
King Saud
University
2011 Master Supervisor The Leading Role of Computing in Construction
Techniques Evolution.
Cairo University
2010 Master Secondary
Supervisor Islamic Architecture and Nature.
Cairo University
5. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
5.1. PUBLICATIONS
Date Title Journal / Conference
Design Thinking Reviewed: Towards a Better 2015 Understanding of Design Thinking in Under Review
Architecture Practice, Research, and Education.
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Journal of Engineering & Applied Science,
Architectural Copyright, Potentialities & Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Issue
2011
Limitations, with Special Reference to Egypt. no. (3), Volume (58), June 2011.
Engineering Research Journal, Faculty of
2011 Indoor Radon Control Systems. Engineering, Helwan University. Issue no.
(130), June 2011.
2009
Design & Production of Temporary Buildings
& Light Structures: Recent Trends &
Applications in Emergency Sheltering after
Disasters. (Arabic)
Proceedings of the “International Symposium on
Disasters Management”, October 2009, Riyadh,
KSA.
2008
Developing Critical Evaluation Skills: An
Effective Tool for Developing Design Skills
in Architectural Education. (Arabic)
Engineering Research Journal, Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University. Issue no. (115), February 2008.
2008 The Role of Design Education in Developing
Architecture Students’ Creative Skills. (Arabic)
Engineering Research Journal, Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University. Issue no. (115), February 2008.
2005
The Architectural Education in Egypt, Between Fostering & Hindering Intellectual
Independence. (Arabic)
Proceedings of the “Globalization and Beyond:
Architecture, Communities and settings”,
ARCHCAIRO Conference 2005, February 2005,
Cairo, Egypt.
2004 The Dilemma of Architectural Competitions
In Egypt: A Critical Study.
Proceedings of the Al-Azhar Engineering Eighth
International Conference, AEIC 2004, December
2004, Cairo, Egypt.
2003
Urban Control Systems In Egypt: An
Approach To Retrieve The Egyptian Urban
Identity.
Proceeding of the “International 14th Urban
Design and Implementations Symposium”,
Mimar Sinan University, May 28-30, 2003,
Istanbul, Turkey.
2003
Measuring Creativity in Architectural
Education: An Approach to Enhance the
Egyptian Architecture.
Proceedings of the first International
Conference, “Architectural Education for the
New Millennium”, UIA, March 8-10, 2003,
Bibliotheca Alexandria, Egypt.
5.2. RESEARCH REVIEWING
Date Quantity
Journal / Conference
2013 Journal of Architecture & Planning 4 research papers.
2015 (JAP), King Saud University, KSA
6. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
6.1. ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITIONS
Date Result Project Location Client
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2007 1st Award Nile Egyptian
Schools
Menya,
Egypt
Education Development Fund, The
Egyptian Ministry of Education.
2007 1st Award Nile Egyptian
Schools
October City,
Egypt
Education Development Fund, The
Egyptian Ministry of Education.
2007 Participation Nile Egyptian
Schools
Obour City,
Egypt
Education Development Fund, The
Egyptian Ministry of Education.
2004 Participation HQ & Office
Building
Alexandria,
Egypt
The Chamber of Commerce at
Alexandria
2004 Participation A Public Auditorium
Port-Said,
Egypt Port-Said Governorate.
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2004 1st Award A Multi-functional
Building
Menya,
Egypt
The Egyptian Syndicate of
Teachers
2004 Participation A Cultural Center Kanater,
Egypt The Egyptian Ministry of Culture
1998 3rd Award An Office Building Cairo, Egypt Ain-Shams District Authority
1997 1st Award An Apartment
Building Zayed City,
Egypt SODIC for Real Estate
1995 Participation A Resort Sharm City,
Egypt Montazah Company for Real Estate
2010 Interior Design
CCCPA, Diplomatic Institute Cairo, Egypt Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2007 Design & Working Dwgs. Nile Egyptian Schools
Menya, Egypt Education Development
Fund, Egypt.
2007 Design & Working Dwgs. Nile Egyptian Schools
October City,
Egypt
Education Development
Fund, Egypt.
2005 Design Institute of Engineering October City,
Egypt Private
2005 Design Faculty of Agriculture Fayoum,
Egypt Cairo University
2005 Façade Renovation Mustafa Kamel School Cairo, Egypt Ministry of Education
2004 Façade Renovation Faculty of Education
Fayoum,
Egypt Cairo University
Co-Design & 2003 Smart Schools Giza, Egypt Private
Working Dwgs.
6.2.2 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Date Task Project Location Client
2005 Design A Commercial Center Sharm, Egypt
Amigo Sharm for Touristic
investment
2000
Design & Working
Dwgs.
Panorama Mall
October City,
Egypt Hegaz for Real-estate
1998 Design &
Hakim Mall October City,
Egypt Cairo University
6.2. ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS
6.2.1 EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS
Date Task Project Location Client
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Working
Dwgs.
1997 Redesign Hegaz Mall October City,
Egypt Hegaz for Real-estate
1996 Working
Dwgs. Madina Mall
October City,
Egypt Sphinx For Real-estate
6.2.3 MULTI-FUNCTION BUILDINGS
Date Task Project Location Client
2007 Design &
Working Dwgs. Royal Tower: Commercial, Residential, Administrative
October City, Egypt Private
Design & A Service Building for Menya, Syndicate of Egyptian 2003
Working Dwgs. Syndicate of Teachers Egypt Teachers
1999 Design &
Working Dwgs. Macca Plaza: Commercial, Residential, Administrative
October
City, Egypt
Hegaz for Real-
estate
6.2.4 RESORTS, HOTELS & RECREATIONAL PROJECTS
Date Task Project Location Client
2009
Design & Working
Dwgs.
AlNakhil Hotel
October City, Egypt
Private
2003
Design & Working
Dwgs.
A Hotel
Shebin,
Egypt Menofeya Governorate
North Coast, 2000 Design Rose Marina Egypt Private
6.2.5 FACTORIES
Date Task Project Location Client
2007 Design & Working Dwgs.
Agrimatco Factory Cairo-Alex Road, Egypt
Agrimatco for Packing
Agricultural Products
2001 Design & Working Dwgs. A Factory for Furniture
October City,
Egypt
The Egyptian Swedish
Company
2001 Design A Factory Electrical
Generators
October City, Egypt
Private
1998 Design A Factory for Water Valve North Coast,
Private
Egypt
6.2.6 CULTURAL PROJECTS
Date Task Project Location Client
2004 Competition An Auditorium Port Said, Egypt
Port Said Governorate
2001 Design An Auditorium Menya,
Egypt Menya Governorate
Kanater,
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2001 Competition A Cultural Center Egypt Egyptian Ministry of Culture
6.2.7 OFFICE & ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS
Date Task Project Location Client
Belbeis,
2007 Renovation A Bank Branch Egypt National Bank of Egypt 2004 Competition The Chamber of Commerce Menya, Chamber of Commerce at
Headquarter Egypt Alexandria
2001 Design & The Menya Governorate Kanater,
Menya Governorate Working Dwgs. Extension Building Egypt
6.2.8 MOSQUES
Several Mosques in a number of Egyptian cities.
6.2.9 RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Architectural design for more than a hundred apartme
following is a selecte d sample:
nt buildings and private villas in Egypt, the
Date Task Project Location Client
2007 Design & Supervision A Palace
Oraby District, Egypt
Private
2004 Design &
Working Dwgs.
Several Villas in Royal City Compound
Zayed City,
Egypt Private
2001 Design &
Working Dwgs.
Several Villas in AlNakhil Compound
Cairo-Alex
Road, Egypt Private
2001 Design &
Working Dwgs.
Several Villas in AlAsmarat Compound Cairo, Egypt
Ebad AlRahman For Real
Estate Development.
7. MEMBERSHIPS, AFILLIATIONS & COMMITTEES
7.1. PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC & SOCIAL MEMBERSHIPS
Date Institution
2011 A member of “Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat CTBUH”, through the membership Now of the College of Architecture and Planning, King Saud University.
7.2. COMMITTEES
Date Committee
A member of the committee for establishing the standards of architectural profession in the 2015
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), The National Center for Assessment in Higher Education, Now
KSA.
1994 Now
T he “Egyptian Engineers Syndicate”, Architectural Engineering Branch.
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A member of the committee for recruitment and selection of teaching assistants, department 2015 of Architecture and Building Sciences, College of Architecture and Planning, King Saud Now
University, KSU.
The coordinator of the committee for advising the students of architecture in KSU to 2014 participate in the international VELUX award 2014 for students of architecture.
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A member of the committee for establishing a Consultancy and Training Unit (CTU), College 2014 of Architecture and Planning, KSU.
2014 The chair of the committee of courses equivalency, Department of Architecture and Building
Sciences, College of Architecture and Planning, KSU.
2013 Now
A member of the steering committee for accrediting the Architecture & Building Sciences
Program in King Saud University (KSU) from The National Commission for Academic
Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA).
2013 2014
A member of the committee for developing the architecture program, College of Architecture
and Planning, KSU.
2013
The chair of the committee for developing the assessment methods in the design studios,
department of Architecture and Building Sciences, College of Architecture and Planning,
KSU.
2013 A member of the committee for reviewing the new architecture program of the College of
Engineering & Architecture, Yamama University, Riyadh, KSA.
2013 Now
A member of the review board for Journal of Architecture and Planning (JAP), King Saud
University, KSA.
2012 Now
A member of design curriculum committee responsible for vertical coordination among design
studios, Department of Architecture and Building Sciences, College of Architecture and
Planning, KSU.
2012 Now
Course Coordinator for Architectural Design Studio 5, Department of Architecture and
Building Sciences, College of Architecture and Planning, KSU.
2012 Now
A member of Master’s program committee, Department of Architecture and Building
Sciences, College of Architecture and Planning, KSU.
2012 2013
A member of the steering committee for accrediting the Architecture and Building Sciences
Program in King Saud University (KSU) from The National Architectural Accrediting Board
(NAAB).
2012 A member of the committee for establishing the strategic plan (2012-2022) for the College of
Architecture and Planning, KSU.
2012 The coordinator of the committee for advising the students of architecture in KSU to
participate in the Graphic Design Contest 2012, organized by We Are Water Foundation.
2011 A Member of the committee for reviewing course files for Architecture & Building Sciences
Program, College of Architecture and Planning, KSU.
2010 2011
A member of the Scientific Committee for Preparing the Egyptian Codes for Design and Construction of Buildings, Housing and Building National Research Center (HBRC), Egypt.
2009 A Jury member of the first Art Competition for engineering students, Faculty of Engineering,
Cairo University.
2009 A session moderator, Towards A New Architectural Vision Conference, Presentation And
Representation ARCHCAIRO 2009, Cairo, Egypt.
2008 2010
An external jury member for design studios final projects, Faculty of engineering, Misr
International University, Cairo, Egypt.
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2004 A session moderator, Conference on Sustainable Architectural and Urban Development,
ARCHCAIRO2004, Cairo, Egypt.
2004 The Chair of the committee for organizing “The First Competition of Architectural Creativity for Young Egyptian Architects”, sponsored by the Department of Architecture, Cairo University.
2002 A member of the committee for organizing the annual exhibition of the Department of 2010 Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University.
8. ACTIVITIES & SERVICES
8.1. ATTENDED CONFERENCES
Date Topic Organizer Location
2009
Dec.
Towards A New Architectural Vision, Presentation And Representation, ARCHCAIRO 2009.
Department of Architecture
Cairo University Cairo, Egypt.
2009
Oct.
International Symposium on
Disasters Management.
Ministry of Interior General Directorate of Civil Defense
Riyadh, Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
2007
Mar.
Linking And Bridging Academia And The Professional Realm
ARCHCAIRO 2007.
Department of Architecture
Cairo University Cairo, Egypt.
2006
Feb.
Appropriating Architecture Taming Urbanism, In The Decades of Transformation, ARCHCAIRO 2006.
Department of Architecture
Cairo University Cairo, Egypt.
2006
Feb.
Appropriating Architecture Taming Urbanism, In The Decades of Transformation, ARCHCAIRO 2006.
Department of Architecture
Cairo University Cairo, Egypt.
2004
Dec.
Al-Azhar Engineering Eighth, International Conference, AEIC 2004.
Faculty of Engineering Al-
Azhar University Cairo, Egypt.
2004
Feb.
Sustainable Architectural and Urban
Development, ARCHCAIRO2004.
Department of Architecture
Cairo University Cairo, Egypt.
2004
Feb.
Mediterranean Architecture, Second
International Conference Misr International University Cairo, Egypt.
8.2. PUBLIC LECTURES
8.2.1 Attended Lectures
Date Lecturer Topic Location
2015 May
Dr. Joan Clos Executive Director of UN-Habitat.
Urban Transformation and
City Prosperity.
Faisaleya Center,
Riyadh, KSA.
2014
Oct.
Mr. Patrick Blanc French National Centre for Scientific Research. Vertical Gardens.
KAFD Conference Center, Riyadh, KSA.
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2014 May
Eva Madshus Snøhetta, Norway.
Norwegian Contemporary
Architecture.
King Saud University,
Riyadh, KSA.
8.2.2 Presented Lectures
Date Lecturer Topic Location
2012 March
Mohammed Ghonim King Saud University.
Design Thinking in
Architecture.
King Saud University,
Riyadh, KSA.
8.3. FIELD TRIPS & SCIENTIFIC VISITS
Date Project Status Location
2015
Mar. The Stadium of King Saud University.
Under Construction
King Saud University,
Riyadh, KSA.
2015
Feb. Toyota KSA Main Showroom and service center.
Post Occupancy
King Saud University,
Riyadh, KSA.
2014
Nov. The Faculty Club of King Saud University. Finished
King Saud University,
Riyadh, KSA.
2014
Sep. Four Seasons Hotel at Kingdom Tower.
Post Occupancy Riyadh, KSA.
2014 Feb SABIC Research Center. Finished
King Saud University,
Riyadh, KSA.
2013
Nov. King Saud University Sports Facilities.
Under Construction
King Saud University,
Riyadh, KSA.
2013
Apr. KAFD Conference Center.
Under Construction
King Abdullah Financial
District, Riyadh, KSA.
2012
Apr. SABIC Research Center.
Under Construction
King Saud University,
Riyadh, KSA.
2012
Feb. Volkswagen & Porsche Main Show room.
Post Occupancy
King Saud University,
Riyadh, KSA.
9. SKILLS AND INTERESTS
9.1. SKILLS
DESIGN SKILLS
Mastery of the process of architectural design, and a deep understanding of its fundamentals and practical methods, in addition to the ability to produce and formalize architectural ideas.
THINKING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Comprehension and proficiency of scientific thinking, evaluation, and decision-making skills, in addition to conversation, persuasion, and information simplifying skills.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficiency in a number of computer applications used in architecture such as 3D-Studio, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
LINGUAL SKILLS
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Arabic (High Proficiency) - English (Very Good Proficiency).
9.2. SKILL DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Date Course / Workshop Institution
2015 Autodesk Revit Architecture 2015 Fundamentals. Deanship of skills development, King
Saud University.
2014 Raptivity & Articulate 9. E-Learning Deanship, King Saud
University.
2012 E-Learning Fundamentals: Blackboard. E-Learning Deanship, King Saud
University.
2012 Elluminate Live (web conferencing program). Deanship of skills development, King
Saud University.
2011 English Conversation Courses. Berlitz, Cairo, Egypt.
2011 Competitive Research Projects. Faculty and Leadership Development
Center, Cairo University.
2011 Teaching Technology. Faculty and Leadership Development
Center, Cairo University.
2010 Exams & Student Assessment. Faculty and Leadership Development
Center, Cairo University.
2009 Real Estate Appraisal. Real Estate Appraisal Center, Cairo
University.
2008 Quality Assurance in Education. Faculty and Leadership Development
Center, Cairo University.
2008 Credit Hour System in Higher Education. Faculty and Leadership Development
Center, Cairo University.
2006 Risk Management in Education. Faculty and Leadership Development
Center, Cairo University.
2001 Course Design. Faculty and Leadership Development
Center, Cairo University.
2001 English Courses. American University in Cairo, Egypt.
2000 Preparation of University Teachers. Cairo University.
1991 Autodesk 3D Studio V1. Faculty of Engineering, Cairo
University.
1990 Autodesk AutoCAD R10. Faculty of Engineering, Cairo
University.
9.3. ACADEMIC, RESEARCH, AND PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Academic
Interest in teaching architectural design in an interactive manner that works to engage students in the educational process through ongoing discussions, as well as interest in teaching studio-based courses such as construction, and visual skills.
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Research
Interest in research areas relevant to design thinking, process and methods, also research associated to architectural education and its development, as well as interest to research topics related to the architectural profession and technologies.
Professional
Interested in designing residential, office, commercial and educational buildings. Also I have an interest in attending real estate and construction exhibitions, as I am interested in the field of real estate appraisal.
10. HONORS, AWARDS, REWARDS, FUNDS & CERTIFICATES OF MERIT
Date Title Institution
2015
A reward for preparing a distinguished electronic course titled
“Contemporary Building Construction Methods”
E-Learning Deanship,
King Saud University,
KSA.
2014
A fund for a research titled “A Comprehensive Approach to Develop the Design Skills for Architecture Students”.
Deanship of Scientific research, King Saud University, KSA.
2012
A certificate of merit for the potential participation in the
steering committee for accrediting the Architecture Program
in King Saud University from NAAB.
College of Architecture and Planning, King Saud University, KSA.
2007 Two awards in a design competition: Nile Egyptian Schools.
Education Development
Fund, The Egyptian Ministry
of Education.
2004 An award in a design competition: A Multi-functional Building
for the Egyptian Teachers Syndicate.
The Egyptian Teachers
Syndicate.
2004
A certificate of merit for organizing and judging the first
competition of architectural creativity for young Egyptian
architects 2005.
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt.
1998 An award in a design competition: New Ain-Shams District
Authority Office Building. Ain-Shams District Authority
1997 An award in a design competition: An Apartment Building in
Beverly Hills Compound. SODIC Real state, Egypt
1994 Bachelor of Architectural Engineering with the honor degree. Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt.
1993 A certificate of merit granted for the ideal student. Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt.
Mohammed Ghonim
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