Overview
Work History
Education
Reviewer For Higher Education Institutions
Scientific Research
Affiliations
Organization Of Scientific Conferences
Membership In Scientific Journals And Conference Review Committees
Supervision Of Academic Theses
Reviewing Scientific Theses
Professor Of Courses
Courses Co Taught
Teaching Experience In Other Institutions
Membership In Scientific Councils
Academic Training Courses
Professional Experience
Personal Information
Fields Of Work
Languages
Skills
Timeline
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Manal Yehia Tawfik

Manal Yehia Tawfik

Professor
Cairo

Overview

2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Community Service and Environmental Development Unit

High Institute of Engineering, El Shorouk
01.2020 - Current

Professor and Head of Architecture Department

High Institute of Engineering, El Shorouk
01.2018 - Current

Board Member – Head of Architectural and Urban Design Department

Architecture Division, Al-Taamir Construction Company
01.2004 - Current

Expert in Architecture, Planning, and Urban Design

EKOBA Engineering Consultations Office
01.2005 - 01.2021

Architectural Design for Private Housing Projects

Engineering Office for Planning and Architecture Consultations (ECOBA)
01.2013 - 12.2020
  • Architectural design and preparation of executive drawings for three residential buildings in New Nozha and Gesr El-Suez.
  • Architectural design and preparation of executive drawings for three villas in New Cairo.
  • Architectural design and preparation of executive drawings for five villas in the Fifth Settlement.

Associate Professor, Department of Architecture

High Institute of Engineering, Shorouk Academy
01.2013 - 01.2018

Lecturer, Department of Architecture

High Institute of Engineering, Shorouk Academy
01.2004 - 01.2013

General strategic plan for villages

Engineering Office for Planning and Architecture Consultations (ECOBA)
01.2005 - 12.2009
  • General strategic plan for the villages of the Tami El-Amidid Center – Dakahlia Governorate, covering 22 villages.
  • Detailed master plan for the village of Azzab Al-Sir (Al-Hagna) in Damanhur, Beheira Governorate.
  • Preparation of local development plans (5-year plan 2007-2012) through the UNDP for the following governorates: Matai Center, Minya Governorate; Maghagha Center, Minya Governorate; Abu Qurqas Center, Minya Governorate; Mallawi Center, Minya Governorate.
  • Preparation of local development plans (5-year plan 2007-2012) through the UNDP for the following governorates: Qena Governorate; Aswan Governorate; Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate.
  • Preparation of local development plans for the villages of Abu Tisht Center, Qena Governorate.
  • Detailed master plan for Samasta village, Beni Suef Governorate.
  • General strategic plan for Meet Ghamr City, Dakahlia Governorate.
  • General and detailed strategic plan for Qalyub City, Qalyubia Governorate.
  • General strategic plan for Talkha City, Dakahlia Governorate.
  • Preparation of general and detailed master plans for the Nawa neighborhood, Toshka city, and added economic housing area, Aswan Governorate.

Teaching Assistant, Department of Architecture

High Institute of Engineering, Shorouk Academy
01.2000 - 01.2004

Architect at the Design Department of the Projects Division

Egyptian Radio and Television Union
01.1995 - 01.2004

Design and preparation of executive drawings

Arab International Construction Company
01.1995 - 12.1995
  • Design and preparation of executive drawings for the commercial center at Talaat Harb Square.

Design and preparation of working drawings

Egyptian Radio and Television Union
01.1993 - 01.1994
  • Design and preparation of the working drawings for the Mokattam Media Club.
  • Design and preparation of executive drawings for the Satellite Station in Mokattam.
  • Design of decorations and furnishings for the main conference hall at the Radio and Television Station in Cairo.
  • Design of decorations and furnishings for the Radio Transmission Station in Abis.
  • Design of decorations and furnishings for the Radio Transmission Station in Backus, Alexandria.

Supervision of maintenance work

Egyptian Radio and Television Union
01.1993 - 01.1994
  • Supervision of maintenance work for the Radio and Television Union building in Cairo.
  • Supervision of the construction of the Mokattam Media Club.
  • Supervision of the construction of the Satellite Station in Mokattam.
  • Supervision of maintenance work and the execution of decorations and furnishings for the Radio Transmission Station in Abis.
  • Supervision of maintenance work and execution of decorations and furnishings for the Radio Transmission Station in Alexandria.

Education

Ph.D. - Architecture

Cairo University
Cairo
07-1991

Master's - Architecture

Cairo University

Bachelor's Degree - Architecture

Helwan University

Reviewer For Higher Education Institutions

  • Certified Reviewer, Arab Universities Federation
  • Certified Reviewer, National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education
  • 1- Member of the External Review Committee for October Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology (Program Accreditation).
    2- Member of the External Review Committee for the Faculty of Engineering, Port Said University (Institutional Accreditation).
    3- Member of the External Review Committee for the Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University (Program Accreditation).
    4- Member of the External Review Committee for the Institute of National Planning (Institutional Accreditation).
    5- Member of the External Review Committee for the Military Technical College (Program Accreditation).
    6- Member of the Review Committee for the Architecture Engineering Program at Minia Higher Institute of Technology (Institutional Accreditation).
    7- Member of the Review Committee for the Faculty of Engineering, Benha University (Program Accreditation).
    8- Member of the Review Committee for the Architecture Engineering Program at Future Higher Institute in Fayoum (Program Accreditation).
    9- Head of the Review Team for the Architecture Engineering Program at the Canadian Institute in Sheikh Zayed City (Program Accreditation).
    10- Head of the Review Team for the Architecture Engineering Program at the Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology in El Manzala (Program Accreditation).

Scientific Research

  • A Future Vision for Using Archaeological Artifacts as Aesthetic Elements in the Design and Urban Planning of Cities: Balancing Preservation and Urban Development Needs, 2nd Scientific Conference on Architecture and Urban Design: 'Architecture, Urbanism, and Time... A Future Vision, 2008
  • Urban Spaces as an Effective Tool for Community Development: A Study of 'Bata Square – Central City Square' in Belbis, 2nd Scientific Conference of Architecture and Urban Design 'Architecture, Urbanism, and Time… A Future Vision', Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, 2008
  • Study of Climate Change and the implications of the Architecture and Construction, International Congress-Barcelona -Rehabilitation and sustainability. The Future is possible, 2008
  • Towards the Nano Echo Space, IAHS World Congress on Housing-Istanbul 'Visions for the Future of Housing', 04/2012
  • Smart aspects for Safeguarding Heritagespaces, 7th International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability, Ancona, Italy, 05/2012
  • Design standards For Urban Spaces in Valuable Area, Case Study of EL-Khazendar Square, Journal of engineering and applied since-Faculty of engineering, Cairo University, 06/2012
  • Deducing the Relative Weight of Design standards For Urban Spaces in Valuable Area, Journal of engineering and applied since-Faculty of engineering, Cairo University, 08/2012
  • Revival of Two Historical Square in Cairo, Al-Azhar Engineering Twelfth International Conference, 12/2012
  • Sustainable Aspect for Safeguarding Protected Area, Case Study: Siwa Oasis, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK, 12/2013
  • Developing of Educational Sandwich Course of ID (Industrial Design) for Architectural Engineering students, International Journal, 03/2014
  • Deriving standards for designing public Baths to be compatible with the Egyptian community, International Conference on IT, Architecture and Mechanical Engineering, Dubai (UAE), 05/2015
  • The Concept of Sustainable Architecture and Urbanization in Dakhla and Kharga Oases in Egypt, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK, Islamic Heritage Architecture, 05/17-19/2016
  • The development of sustainable ecotourism in protected area, Case study: Siwa Oasis, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK, Sustainable Tourism, 05/17-19/2016
  • EIA of sustainable evacuating Houses by using waste materials from surrounding Environment, International Journal of current engineering and technology, 2016
  • Observation and analysis of Cairo squares among different time periods, International Journal of current Engineering and Technology, 7, 2, 04/2017
  • Evaluation of Cairo squares among different time periods, 6th International Conference on Green Building, Civil and Architecture Engineering (ICGCAE’17), Paris (France), 04/2017
  • Using Urban Design Qualities for Building a New Composite Walkability Index for Cairo Streets, 10th International Urban Design Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, 11/2017
  • Methodology for Retrofitting Energy in Existing office Building Information Modelling programs, International Conferences on Smart cities (ICSC), 03/2023
  • Multi-Objective Decision-Making Tool for Envelope Energy Retrofitting Measures of Gated Community Housing in Egypt, International Journal Designs, 10/25/23

Affiliations

  • Egyptian Engineers Syndicate, Architecture Division, Egypt
  • Egyptian Urban Planning Association, Egypt
  • Egyptian Architects Association
  • Board of Directors, Al-Tameer Construction Engineering
  • Former Member of the Sarab Cooperative Association for Urbanization and Housing

Organization Of Scientific Conferences

  • Environmental Efficiency for Human Well-Being, First International Conference on Sustainability, 2018
  • Resilience in Architectural Education (RAE) – Evaluation of Architectural Education in the Era of Covid-19, 2021
  • Technical Education – The Future of the Job Market, First Technical Education Conference in Egypt, 12/18/21
  • Climate Change and Its Impact on the Green Economy and Renewable Energy, Sustainable Green Climate Conference 2022, 11/2022
  • Job Fair for the Academic Year 2020-2021, High Institute of Engineering, El Shorouk, Online
  • Job Fair for the Academic Year 2021-2022, High Institute of Engineering, El Shorouk
  • Job Fair for the Academic Year 2022-2023, High Institute of Engineering, El Shorouk
  • Job Fair for the Academic Year 2023-2024, High Institute of Engineering, El Shorouk
  • Job Fair for the Academic Year 2024-2025, High Institute of Engineering, El Shorouk

Membership In Scientific Journals And Conference Review Committees

  • Member of the Review Committee, Journal of the Faculty of Engineering – Port Said University, 2019–Present
  • Scientific Advisory committee, Sustainable City Conference, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK, 12/2013
  • Scientific Advisory committee, Sustainable Development and Planning, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK, 2013
  • Scientific Advisory committee, International Conference on IT, Architecture and Mechanical Engineering, Dubai (UAE), 05/2015
  • Scientific Advisory committee, Islamic Heritage Architecture Conference, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK, 05/17-19/2016
  • Reviewer, Journal of Public Space, Special Issue, Place Making in Arab Cities, 2019
  • Scientific Advisory Committee, Islamic Heritage 2020 Conference, Wessex Institute of Technology, 06/09-11/2020

Supervision Of Academic Theses

  • Towards an Effective Strategy for Upgrading Urban-Acceptable Informal Areas within the Framework of Sustainable Development, MSc Thesis, Eng. Sara Ahmed El-Sayed El-Gohary, Port Said University
  • Color Effects in Interior Spaces of Children’s Hospitals, MSc Thesis, Nesma Ashraf Hassan El-Alamy, Faculty of Engineering – Shoubra, 2021
  • Approach To Develop Multi-Objective Decision – Making Tool For Envelope Energy Retrofitting Measures of Gated Communities in Egypt, PhD Thesis, Cairo University, 2023
  • Integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) Methodology to Improve Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings, PhD Thesis, Christine Ezzat Daniel, Cairo University
  • An Analytical Study of Urban Management in New Cities with Specific Reference to Development Projects, A Case Study of Sheikh Zayed and New Cairo, MSc Thesis, Ahmed Fathy Mohamed, Cairo University

Reviewing Scientific Theses

  • Environmental Design of Social Housing Buildings as an Approach to Solve Urbanization Problems in New Cities, Case Study: Social Housing Buildings in New Damietta, Zainab Mohamed Arefa Gawda, Master's Thesis, Mansoura University, 2018
  • Spatial Analysis Techniques as an Approach to Analyze Current and Future Urbanization Rates in Egypt, Asmaa Mohamed Ahmed El-Deesty, Master's Thesis, Mansoura University, 2020
  • Acoustic Efficiency of Educational Buildings, Case Study: Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Sana Abdel-Ghani El-Deesty, Ahmed Eid, 2017
  • Sustainability of the Formative Thinking of Heritage Urban Spaces, Case Study: Heritage Squares, Marwa Adel Suleiman Shahat, 2016, Mansoura University
  • The Impact of Neighborhood Garden on Activities in Urban Spaces, Ahmed Salah Abd ElFatah Mohamed, 2020, Shoubra University
  • The Impact of Architectural Vocabulary on Shaping the Local Architectural Identity in Egypt, Mirna Wajih Nagib, 2022, Helwan University, Faculty of Fine Arts
  • The Role of Place-making in Reviving Identity of Coastal Public Spaces, Case Study of Port Said City, Noorhan Mohamed Mohamed El-Sahfi, 2022, Faculty of Engineering, Suez Canal University
  • Urban Flexibility in Urban Spaces, Doaa Gawda Mahmoud Gawda, 2023, Faculty of Engineering, Shoubra University

Professor Of Courses

  • Graduation Project (Fourth Year)
  • Architectural Design (Fourth Year)
  • Urban Design (Fourth Year)
  • History of Architecture (First Year)
  • History of Architecture (Second Year)
  • History of Architecture (Fourth Year)

Courses Co Taught

  • Architectural Design (First Year)
  • Architectural Design (Second Year)
  • Architectural Design (Third Year)

Teaching Experience In Other Institutions

  • Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Heliopolis University, 2016-2017
  • Lecturer, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, 2014-2015, History of Architecture (First and Second Years)
  • Lecturer, Misr International University, 2008-2009, History of Architecture (First Year)
  • Lecturer, New Cairo Institute, 2007-2008, Site Planning
  • Lecturer, Modern Academy in Maadi, 2006-2007, Architectural Design (Third Year)
  • Lecturer, Modern Academy in Maadi, 2005-2006, History of Architecture (Third Year)

Membership In Scientific Councils

  • 2005-2016, Member of the Department Council of Architecture
  • 2016-2017, Member of the Faculty Council at the Faculty of Engineering, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development
  • 2018–Present, Head of the Department of Architecture
  • 2018 – Present, Member of the Academic Council of the Higher Institute of Engineering in Shorouk
  • 2020 – 2022, Member of the Board of Directors of the Higher Institute of Engineering in Shorouk

Academic Training Courses

  • 2008, Modern Teaching Trends, Center for the Development of Faculty Members and Leadership at Cairo University
  • 2008, Time Management and Meetings, Center for the Development of Faculty Members and Leadership at Cairo University
  • 2008, Professional Behavior, Center for the Development of Faculty Members and Leadership at Cairo University
  • 2008, Examination Systems and Student Assessment, Center for the Development of Faculty Members and Leadership at Cairo University
  • 2009, External Evaluators for Higher Education, National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation
  • 2009, Advanced Course for External Evaluators for Higher Education – Simulation Models, National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation
  • 2010, Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Mapping – Higher Education, National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation
  • 2015, Distance Learning, Center for the Development of Faculty Members at Cairo University
  • 2016, Quality Standards in the Teaching Process, Center for the Development of Faculty Members at Cairo University
  • 2016, E-Learning Course
  • 2017, External Review for Higher Education Institutions
  • 2018, Strategic Planning for Higher Education Institutions
  • 2019, Preparing Competitive Projects for Funded Research
  • 2019, E-Assessment System
  • 2020, Preparing the Self-Study for Educational Programs
  • 2022, Leadership Skills, Center for the Development of Faculty Members at Cairo University
  • 2022, Credit Hour System, Center for the Development of Faculty Members at Cairo University
  • 2023, Accredited Evaluator Workshop, According to the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Guide for Academic Programs in Arab University Colleges, Arab Universities Union, Amman, Jordan, 12/17-19/2023
  • 2024, Academic Guidance, Higher Institute of Engineering in Shorouk

Professional Experience

1993, Design and preparation of the working drawings for the Mokattam Media Club, affiliated with the Egyptian Radio and Television Union, 1993, Design and preparation of executive drawings for the Satellite Station in Mokattam, 1994, Design of decorations and furnishings for the main conference hall at the Radio and Television Station in Cairo, 1994, Design of decorations and furnishings for the Radio Transmission Station in Abis, 1994, Design of decorations and furnishings for the Radio Transmission Station in Backus, Alexandria, 1993, Supervision of maintenance work for the Radio and Television Union building in Cairo, 1993, Supervision of the construction of the Mokattam Media Club, affiliated with the Egyptian Radio and Television Union, 1993, Supervision of the construction of the Satellite Station in Mokattam, 1994, Supervision of maintenance work and the execution of decorations and furnishings for the Radio Transmission Station in Abis, 1994, Supervision of maintenance work and execution of decorations and furnishings for the Radio Transmission Station in Alexandria, 1995, Design and preparation of executive drawings for the commercial center at Talaat Harb Square, affiliated with the Arab International Construction Company, 2005, General strategic plan for the villages of the Tami El-Amidid Center – Dakahlia Governorate, covering 22 villages, 2006, Detailed master plan for the village of Azzab Al-Sir (Al-Hagna) in Damanhur, Beheira Governorate, 2007, Preparation of local development plans (5-year plan 2007-2012) through the UNDP for the following governorates: Matai Center, Minya Governorate; Maghagha Center, Minya Governorate; Abu Qurqas Center, Minya Governorate; Mallawi Center, Minya Governorate, 2008, Preparation of local development plans (5-year plan 2007-2012) through the UNDP for the following governorates: Qena Governorate; Aswan Governorate; Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, 2008, Preparation of local development plans for the villages of Abu Tisht Center, Qena Governorate, 2008, Detailed master plan for Samasta village, Beni Suef Governorate, 2008, General strategic plan for Meet Ghamr City, Dakahlia Governorate, 2008, General and detailed strategic plan for Qalyub City, Qalyubia Governorate, 2009, General strategic plan for Talkha City, Dakahlia Governorate, 2010, Preparation of general and detailed master plans for the Nawa neighborhood, Toshka city, and added economic housing area, Aswan Governorate, 2006, Participated in the design project for the International Youth Hostel in Marsa Matruh, 2006, Participated in the design project for the International Youth House in Aswan – Sadat Road, 2006, Participated in the design project for the International Youth Hostel in Sharm El-Sheikh, 2009, Preparation of master and detailed plans, and housing models for the Journalists City, 6th of October, 2011, Preparation of architectural models and urban design for housing sites under the state's social housing program, 2011, Design project for the construction of the Administrative Court building and the Appeals Court building, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2012, Preparation of the master plan for the development of the Social Club in Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, 2015, Redevelopment of the university campus plan for Jazan University, 2013-2020, Architectural design and preparation of executive drawings for three residential buildings in New Nozha and Gesr El-Suez, 2013-2020, Architectural design and preparation of executive drawings for three villas in New Cairo, 2013-2020, Architectural design and preparation of executive drawings for five villas in the Fifth Settlement, 2006, Supervising fourth-year students participating in a competition organized by the Eastern Weavers Group under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to design a residential project of 2000 housing units over 35 acres for workers, where the students won an encouragement award, 2009, International competition for the development of Cairo's Khedive District in collaboration with the SWA office (USA), 2010, Participation in the competition for the rehabilitation of the Saidnawe Al-Khazendar building and the urban design of Al-Khazendar Square, 2010, Participation in the international competition for urban design, landscape architecture, and historical preservation for Ataba and Opera Squares, 2016, Participation in the Science City competition in 6th of October, 2020, Participation in the competition for a public library in Gwangju, South Korea

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/25/68
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Religion: Muslim

Fields Of Work

2020–Present, Head of Community Service and Environmental Development Unit, High Institute of Engineering, El Shorouk, 2018–Present, Professor and Head of Architecture Department, High Institute of Engineering, El Shorouk, 2013–2018, Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, High Institute of Engineering, Shorouk Academy, 2004–2013, Lecturer, Department of Architecture, High Institute of Engineering, Shorouk Academy, 2000–2004, Teaching Assistant, Department of Architecture, High Institute of Engineering, Shorouk Academy, 2022–Present, Professor Consultant, Architecture Division, specializing in Residential Building Design, 2004–Present, Board Member, Al-Taamir Construction Company – Head of Architectural and Urban Design Department, 2005–2021, Expert in Architecture, Planning, and Urban Design, "EKOBA" Engineering Consultations Office (Dr. Shafak Al-Wakeel), 1995–2004, Architect, Design Department of the Projects Division in the Egyptian Radio and Television Union

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Adaptable and flexible

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Analytical and critical thinker

Organizational skills

Active listening

Timeline

Head of Community Service and Environmental Development Unit

High Institute of Engineering, El Shorouk
01.2020 - Current

Professor and Head of Architecture Department

High Institute of Engineering, El Shorouk
01.2018 - Current

Architectural Design for Private Housing Projects

Engineering Office for Planning and Architecture Consultations (ECOBA)
01.2013 - 12.2020

Associate Professor, Department of Architecture

High Institute of Engineering, Shorouk Academy
01.2013 - 01.2018

Expert in Architecture, Planning, and Urban Design

EKOBA Engineering Consultations Office
01.2005 - 01.2021

General strategic plan for villages

Engineering Office for Planning and Architecture Consultations (ECOBA)
01.2005 - 12.2009

Board Member – Head of Architectural and Urban Design Department

Architecture Division, Al-Taamir Construction Company
01.2004 - Current

Lecturer, Department of Architecture

High Institute of Engineering, Shorouk Academy
01.2004 - 01.2013

Teaching Assistant, Department of Architecture

High Institute of Engineering, Shorouk Academy
01.2000 - 01.2004

Architect at the Design Department of the Projects Division

Egyptian Radio and Television Union
01.1995 - 01.2004

Design and preparation of executive drawings

Arab International Construction Company
01.1995 - 12.1995

Design and preparation of working drawings

Egyptian Radio and Television Union
01.1993 - 01.1994

Supervision of maintenance work

Egyptian Radio and Television Union
01.1993 - 01.1994

Bachelor's Degree - Architecture

Helwan University

Master's - Architecture

Cairo University

Ph.D. - Architecture

Cairo University
Manal Yehia TawfikProfessor