2014 Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

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1 Personal Information Date of Birth: Nationality: Place of Birth: Saudi Arabian Graz, Austria Education 2014 Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA 2014 Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA PhD in Architecture from the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University, UK Title of thesis: The Architectural Discourse of Riyadh: An interpretive-historical reading of its contemporary architecture. Supervised by Prof. Andrew Ballantyne and Dr. Stephen Kite First class honours Master of Architecture specializing in History, Theory and Criticism from the College of Architecture and Planning, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia GPA: 4.95/ First class honours Bachelor of Interior Architecture from College of Architecture and Planning, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia GPA: 4.97/5.0 Experience and Positions Nov Jan 2015 Sep Dec Apr 2014 Ibn Khaldoun Postdoctoral Fellow in the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Director of the Patents and Technology Transfer Office, University of Dammam Head of the executive committee responsible for the University of Dammam's participation in the 4 th and 5 th International Exhibition and Conference for Higher Education, April 2013, and April 2014, Riyadh 1

2 Sep Nov 2012 May May Head of the organizing committee for the Sustainability through Biomimicry Conference, organized by the College of Design on November 2012 Vice Dean for Quality, Development and Academic Accreditation of the College of Design, University of Dammam Head of Graphic Design and Multimedia Department at the College of Design, University of Dammam Assistant Professor in the Department of Interior Architecture, College of Architecture and Planning, Dammam University (previously King Faisal University), Saudi Arabia Part-time Design tutor, Bachelor of Architecture Programme School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University Editor-in-chief of Forum: International Journal of Postgraduate Studies in Architecture, Planning and Landscape a journal based in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at Newcastle University, UK Lecturer in the Department of Interior Architecture, College of Architecture and Planning, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia Master of Architecture programme coordinator, College of Architecture and Planning, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia Research experience and interests The PhD thesis examined the recent architectural history of contemporary public buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It provided a critical history by means of reading the architectural discourse of the region in a political light. The research employed a mixed methodology of interpretive-historical research combined with interviews, case studies, content analysis and archival research. Research interests include areas of intersection between architecture and politics such as the mediation of power in space and place; ideologies and nation-building in architectural practice; and regionalism within modernism. 2

3 Peer-reviewed Publications Al-Solaiman, Sumayah, 2015 (forthcoming). Architecture as a Tool of Editing History: The case of King Abdulaziz Historical Center. Representation of Tradition. The Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Working Paper Series Vol Al-Solaiman, Sumayah The Absence and Emergence of Calligraphy in Najd: Calligraphy as a Modernist Component of Architecture in Riyadh. In Gharipour, Mohammad and Schick, Irvin Cemil (eds.). Calligraphy in Islamic Architecture: Space, Form and Function. Edinburgh University Press. Al-Solaiman, Sumayah Applying Biomimicry in Architecture: A critical examination. Proceedings of the Sustainability through Biomimcry Conference. Sustainability through Biomimicry conference, November 2012; Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Al-Solaiman, Sumayah The Effect of Past Experience on the Homes of Families of High Mobility. Proceedings of the Interior Architectural Environment: Future Prospects symposium, April 2001, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Participation in Conferences, Symposia & Seminars Paper entitled: Architecture as a Tool of Editing History: The case of King Abdulaziz Historical Center IASTE 2014: Whose Tradition? Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of Traditional Environments December 2014; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Presentation entitled: Tracing the cultural politics of contemporary architecture in the Gulf Ibn Khaldun Fellowship Workshop, Center for Clean Water and Clean Energy 15 Oct 2014, Massachusetts of Institute of Technology Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture Lecture: The Historiography of Contemporary Architecture in the Gulf 5 May 2014, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Invited participation to present a paper entitled: From Architectural Discourse to Architectural History: The case of Riyadh Ambivalent Geographies Workshop II 6-7 May 2010; Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey Seminar entitled: A Critical Reading of Riyadh s Architectural Discourse APL Seminar Series 10 February 2010; Newcastle University Paper entitled: Mediating National Identity: The case of King Abdulaziz Historical Centre APL Postgraduate Conference Series 18 June 2008; Newcastle University 3

4 Seminar entitled: Reading Riyadh s Contemporary Architecture APL Seminar Series 6 June 2007; Newcastle University Paper entitled: Examining Riyadh s Contemporary Architecture: Literature review and methodology APL Postgraduate Conference Series 20 June 2006; Newcastle University Paper entitled: Modernity and Tradition Converse: Riyadh s contemporary architecture Scientific Days of the Saudi Universities in Austrian Universities April 2006; Vienna and Innsbruck, Austria Member of official Saudi delegation to the conference and accompanying events organized by the Ministry of Higher Education Paper entitled: Adaptation to a New Model of Housing: A Case Study of Low-Rise Private- Sector Housing, Elghat, Saudi Arabia 18th iaps conference EVALUATION IN PROGRESS: Strategies for Environmental Research and Implementation 7-10 July 2004; Vienna, Austria Paper entitled: The Effect of Status on the Efficiency of the House Symposium of Housing II: Affordable Dwelling March 2004; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Full paper is published in proceedings. Paper entitled: Forget the Glass Ceiling... We Need a Floor: The case of the Saudi Interior Architects Women in Science: Is the Glass Ceiling Disappearing? 8-10 March 2004; New Delhi, India, Participation as part of an official Saudi women s delegation Paper entitled: The Effect of Past Experience on the Homes of Families of High Mobility Interior Architectural Environment Future Prospects April 2001; Dammam, Saudi Arabia Languages German native proficiency Arabic native proficiency English native proficiency French beginner 4

5 Awards and Esteem Indicators Awarded the Ibn Khaldoun Postdoctoral Fellowship, Center for Clean Water and Clean Energy, Mechanical Engineering Department, Placed in the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture. Best poster award at the 2nd year Research Postgraduate Conference, Newcastle University, 18 May Poster entitled: Modernist and Traditionalist Architecture: Same difference? Selected to officially represent Saudi Arabia as part of academic delegations of the Saudi Ministry of Higher Education to India (2004), the United States of America (2004) and Austria (2006). Selections at this level were approved by HM King Fahd bin Abdulaziz and HM King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. Selected to represent Saudi Arabia in an official delegation to the conference and accompanying events organized by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in London The Gulf Family: Modernity and Kinship Policies; School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, 28 April 2005, London, UK Awarded Prince Mohammed bin Fahad prize for academic excellence in Most recent workshops and training courses attended Transforming your Leadership Strategy Nov Sloan School of Management, Understanding and Solving Complex Business Problems. 6-7 Nov Sloan School of Management, Revitalizing Your Digital Business Model Oct Sloan School of Management, Maximizing your Personal Productivity July Sloan School of Management, Building, Leading, and Sustaining the Innovative Organization June Sloan School of Management, Developing and Managing a Successful Technology and Product Strategy June Sloan School of Management, Graphic Design Hackshop, MIT Design for America. 28 Sep 2014, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT Post-doc/EMBA Innovation Teams Weekend. 6-7 Sep 14, MIT Innovation Initiative, I think I just invented something... Now what? 9 May 14, MIT Technology Licensing Office, How to Maintain Focus and Well-Being in a Fast Paced Life. 6 May 14, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Basics of Obtaining a Patent. 29 Jan 14, MIT Technology Licensing Office, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. From Innovation to Commercially Viable Products. 8, 15, 22, 28 Jan 14, MIT Technology Licensing Office, 5

6 Research Data Management: File Organization. 22 Jan 14, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Having more Time per Minute - An Introduction to Time Management. 21 Jan 14, Zotero Basics. 21 Jan 14, From Lab Bench to Innovation - Creating Ventures from University Research. 16 Jan 14, MIT Technology Licensing Office, Protect your Invention & Turn it Into a Startup! 15 Jan 14, MIT Technology Licensing Office, Patent Searching Fundamentals. 14 Jan 14, Basics of Copyrights and Software IP. 14 Jan 14, Coolnetworking 3.0, 8-10 Jan 14, Center for Collective Intelligence, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Spoke at the Preparing Teaching Assistants and Lecturers for Scholarship workshop. 22 May University of Dammam. Learning Outcomes and KPIs. Workshop organized by the NCAAA, Al-Khobar May Assessment Strategies in Higher Education Workshop. Organized by the Institute of Education, University of London in collaboration with the Deanship of Educational Development, University of Dammam April (إجراءات إعداد تقرير الدراسة الذاتية للبرنامج ( Self-Study Procedure of preparing the Program Workshop organized by the NCAAA, Riyadh 3-4 April External Reviewer Training. Workshop organized by the NCAAA, Riyadh, February Faculty Evaluation and Peer Review. Workshop organized by the NCAAA, Jeddah, December Program and Course Learning Outcomes based on NQF for Medical, Science, Eng, and Humanities. Workshop organized by the NCAAA, Nov (ضمان الجودة و التقويم البرامجي (Arabic Quality Assurance and Program Assessment Workshop organized by the NCAAA, Al-Khobar, October Recruiting, developing and retaining faculty for the twenty-first century Academic Leadership Development Workshop for Academic Deans and Department Chairs. Workshop organized by the Academic Leadership Center of the Ministry of Higher Education, Al- Khobar, October Workshop on Teaching and Learning. Organized by the University of Dammam and the Institute of Education, University of London, Dammam, September (توصيف البرامج و تقاريرها السنوية (Arabic Program specifications and annual reports Workshop organized by the NCAAA, Al-Khobar, May Planning and implementation of self-study for institutional accreditation. Workshop organized by the NCAAA, Al-Khobar, May Building a Learner-Centered Learning Process of a Course Based on Constructivism Concept. Organized by the Deanship of E-learning and distance learning at UD, 27 March

7 Discussion of Action Plans for the E-Learning and Distance Learning Opportunities in their Disciplines. Organized by the Deanship of E-learning and distance learning at UD, 29 March E-learning week. Organized by the Deanship of E-learning and distance learning at UD, March Program & course documentation. Organized by Deanship of Quality Assurance & Accreditation (DQAA) at UD in collaboration with the University of Monash, University of Dammam, January Workshop in Strategic Planning ( تطبيقية في التخطيط االستراتيجي.(حلقة Workshop organized and conducted by the Institute of Public Administration, Mercure Hotel, Al-Khobar, 5-7 December Membership of Societies and Research Groups The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain SAHGB Historians of Islamic Art Association - HIAA Architectural Humanities Research Association AHRA Tectonic Cultures Research Group TCRG International Society for the Philosophy of Architecture ISPA Undergraduate Teaching Architectural Design Studio for years 1, 2 and 3 Design Studio for years 3, 4 and 5 Research Methods Senior Design Thesis History of Architecture I Architecture in Saudi Arabia Environmental Control Systems II Materials of Construction II AutoCAD I Graphic Design with Adobe Photoshop Graphic Design with CorelDraw Web Design Membership of Committees Member of the High Council for the organization of the preparatory conference for the 3 rd Scientific Student Conference 2011 Member of the Consultative Council of the Deanship of Educational Development at the University of Dammam Member of the committee in charge of reviewing the curriculum of the Interior Architecture Program at the University of Dammam 7

8 2005 Member of the organization committee of the 2 nd Annual AHRA Research Student Symposium held at the School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape, University of Newcastle upon Tyne on 7 May Student Representative in the Postgraduate Committee of the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University Student Representative in the Research Training Programmed Committee of the Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty, Newcastle University Student Representative in the Board of Studies Committee, Newcastle University Software Skills Adobe Photoshop Dreamweaver CorelDraw AutoCAD Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage) Windows Movie Maker SPSS N6 Hobbies Running Reading Music 8