I am a seasoned regenerative design, architecture, and construction expert with over 25 years of distinguished experience in academic leadership, teaching, and architectural design. Since obtaining my PhD in Architecture in 2009, I have developed a comprehensive background in design, architecture, and construction education technology, holding prominent academic positions across three continents, including at the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide.
In my current capacity as an online program facilitator at STEM-UniSA Online, I focus on the strategic development and delivery of innovative, digitally enriched programs and courses in construction management, as well as programs that address information technology... Read more
About me
I am a seasoned regenerative design, architecture, and construction expert with over 25 years of distinguished experience in academic leadership, teaching, and architectural design. Since obtaining my PhD in Architecture in 2009, I have developed a comprehensive background in design, architecture, and construction education technology, holding prominent academic positions across three continents, including at the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide.
In my current capacity as an online program facilitator at STEM-UniSA Online, I focus on the strategic development and delivery of innovative, digitally enriched programs and courses in construction management, as well as programs that address information technology and data analytics. My role is not only to facilitate learning but also to lead initiatives that integrate cutting-edge educational practices.
My professional journey is characterised by a commitment to extensive practice and industry-based research in regenerative architecture and environmental psychology. I have been instrumental in delivering nationally significant and award-winning projects in the medical and higher education sectors, serving as an Architect, Senior Designer, and Manager at a leading architectural firm from 2003 to 2011.
My research is dedicated to advancing the principles of higher education strategies, especially within the online learning environment. Also, My discipline research focuses on regenerative design in the context of healthcare and higher education environments. I take pride in my numerous highly cited publications in top-tier journals within this discipline, which contribute to the ongoing discourse and development of sustainable architectural practices.
About me
Senior Architect
Healthcare Design Manager
Lecturer
Tutor
Course Developer
About me
Doctor of Philsophy Cairo University
Master of Science in Architectural Engineering Cairo University
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Cairo University
Online Lecturer, University of South Australia
Visiting Researcher, Adelaide University, Australia
Associate Professor, Cairo University, Egypt
Associate Professor, Efft University, Saudi Arabia
® Sustainable building design incorporating biophilic principles and cultural practices.
® Healthcare design and campus architecture and planning
® Architectural metrics for developing Smart City innovation spaces.
® Regional planning theories, urban economy and city planning.
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2024 |
Open access
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| 2019 |
41
31
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| 2019 |
39
21
8
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| 2018 |
Open access
14
11
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| 2015 |
Open access
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
Open access
3
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| 2018 |
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| 2017 |
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| 2017 |
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| 2016 |
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| 2013 |
Open access
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| 2012 |
Open access
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Abdelaal. M., Soebarto. V. “Biophilic design and maternity related built environment: An integrative literature review and meta-analysis”, to be submitted to Architectural Theory Review, 2019 (under editing)
Abdelaal M. S. "Biophilic campus: An emerging planning approach for a sustainable innovation-conducive university", Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 215,2019, Pages 1445-1456, ISSN 0959-6526,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.185.
Abdelaal, MS & Soebarto, V, ‘Biophilia and Salutogenesis as restorative design approaches in healthcare architecture’, Architectural Science Review, pp. 1–11, 2019
Abdelaal. M., Soebarto. V. “The Death of Modern Hospital: Towards a restorative healthcare architecture” ADR18: Annual Design Research Conference, University of Sydney, 2018
Abdelaal. M., Soebarto. V. “history matters: the origins of biophilic design of innovative learning spaces in traditional architecture” International Journal of Architectural Research: ArchNet-IJAR, 8(2), 2018
Abdelaal. M., Book chapter: “Towards An Innovative Community: Rethinking the Urban Configuration of the University Campus within New Cities” in “New Cities and Community Extensions in Egypt and the Middle East”, Springer, 2018
Abdelaal. M. “Towards An Innovative Community: A Blueprint For Planning The University Campus Of Tomorrow” the 7th ARCHCAIRO International Conference, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt, 2017
Abdelaal. M. “The Architectural Building Blocks of Innovation: a comprehensive metric for developing innovative spaces” the 33rd IASP World Conference on Science and Technology Parks, Russia, 2016
Shokry, M. "A regional model for urban sustainability: emerging innovation clusters within Knowledge societies - MENA region case”, 7th International Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning, Istanbul, Turkey, 2015
Research
® Sustainable building design incorporating biophilic principles and cultural practices.
® Healthcare design and campus architecture and planning
® Architectural metrics for developing Smart City innovation spaces.
® Regional planning theories, urban economy and city planning.
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Effat University | SAUDI ARABIA |
| University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
MemberAustralian Institute of Architects |
2019 |
MemberInternational Academy of Design and Health Green Building Council of Australia |
2019 |
MemberEgyptian Syndicate of Engineers |
2019 |
MemberSociety of Egyptian Architects |
2019 |
I possess extensive teaching experience focused on sustainable building construction and a proven record of academic courses developing expertise. My knowledge of academic lecturing and tutoring has been achieved through teaching at Architectural Schools in different universities nationally and internationally. Most recently, contributed to the School of Architecture and Built Environment, the University of Adelaide as a visiting researcher.
Currently, I am privileged to collaborate with the lecturing and course coordination team at the school of Nature and Built Environment at one of the most promising young universities worldwide, the University of South Australia while working as an online course facilitator at UniSA online. Also, I am in the process of developing the research-based package of course for our NBE Honour Research project.
Teaching & student supervision
