Tarek Mohamed Saad Ragab
Address: Al-Salamah, Makkah Phone: +966 565632091 Cell: +966 563876766
Email: [email protected] EDUCATION
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Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering, Alexandria University, Faculty of Engineering, May-1996.
• M.Sc. in Architectural Engineering, Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Apr.-1989.
• B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering, Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, July-1983.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
• Full Professor of Architecture and Urban Design (2010 – 2014), Architecture Department, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA.
• Full Professor of Architecture and Urban Design (1996-2010) Architecture Department, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
• Associate Professor of Architecture and Urban Design (2005– 2010), Architecture and Urban Design Department, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon.
• Assistant Professor of Architecture and Urban Design. (1996 – 2005), Architecture Department, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research experience of Dr. Ragab bridges theory and design, and pedagogy and practice. His practical experience as a planning manager and research-and-operation director at Municipality of Freehold and Borough of Metuchen of New Jersey streamed his research to Urban policy, Urban Development, and Urban Farming. Being a a member of Planning Board and Planning Board of Adjustment during his work at USA directed his research interest toward urban management and urban dynamics and changes. He was granted Fulbright scholarship twice to conduct research at University of Texas at Arlington, and Missouri State University. In addition to multiple research awards during his stay at Effat University.
PUBLICATIONS
Book Chapters
Ragab, T. (2012). Who Won the Battle of Beirut Downtown? Revisiting The Crises of Cultural Identity in Rehabilitating Post-War Beirut in "Requalifying the Built Environment: Challenges and Responses" ed.
(Lawrence, J., Turgut, H & Kellett, P.) Hogrefe. (ISBN:978-0-88937-430-0).
Ragab, T. (2008). Historic Cultural Landscape Conservation: A Procedural Tool for Less- Developed Countries (LCD's). in " Responsibilities and opportunities" in Architectural Conservation, Theory, Education, and Practice" ed. (Elwazani, S., Malhis, S. & Al-Qawasmi, G) CSAAR. (ISBN 978-9957-8602-7-1) In International and Regional Refereed Periodicals
Ragab, T. (2014). "The Crises of Cultural Identity in Rehabilitating Historic Beirut Downtown" Cities Journal. Volume 3. WWW.elsevier.com/locate/cities
Ragab, T. (2013). "Managing Distortions in The Egyptian Urban System: Does the Current Development Policy pay off?" Al- Omran – Fifth edition.
Ragab, T. (2010). "Farmland Use Conversion in Egypt's Peri-Urban Region: The Role of Stakeholders".
Al-Omran- Fifth edition. Faculty of Regional and Urban Planning- Cairo University.
Ragab, T. (2009). "Local Governance of Local Administration: An Analysis of the Egyptian Local Urban Management System ". Architecture and Planning Journal APJ volume 19.
Ragab, T. (2007). "Managing Spatial Decision- Making Incapacity Via GIS Decision Support System:
Kadisha Valley – Lebanon". Architecture and Planning Journal APJ volume 18, Beirut, Lebanon.
Ragab, T. (2007). "Policies to Invigorate Polarization Reversal at Egypt: A Critical Review" Architecture and Planning Journal APJ VOLUME 18, Beirut, Lebanon.
In International and Regional Refereed Conferences
Ragab, T. (2012). "The Contextual Attributes and the Embarkation of Development in Egypt" In Proceedings: the 16th International scientific Conference: The National Council for scientific Research. 13-16, December 2012. Beirut- Lebanon.
Ragab, T. (2010). "Heritage as a Constituent of the Development Policy: Towards Rectifying Regional Disparity in Islamic World. In proceeding: The First International Conference on Heritage in Islamic World. In proceeding: The First International Conference on Heritage in Islamic World. 18-23 December, 2010- Alryiad- KAS.
Ragab, T. (2009). "Conflict at Sea: Revisiting the Crises of Cultural Identity in Rehabilitating Historic Beirut Downtown". In proceeding: Revitalizing Built Environment: Prequalifying Old Places for New Uses. 19- 22 October, Istanbul- Turkey.
Ragab, T. (2009). "Farmland Use Conversion in Egypt's per-Urban Regions; the Role of the stakeholders". In proceeding: The Fourth International Scientific Conference: Rural Development. 15-17 October, Lithuania.
Ragab, T. (2008). "Historic Cultural Landscape Conservation: Developing Procedural tools for Less Developed Countries". In proceedings of the CSAAR Responsibilities and Opportunities in Architectural Conservation; Theory, Education, and Practice. University of Al- Patra of Amman. 13-16 October, Amman, Jordan.
Ragab, T. (2003). "Adopting Sensitive Urban Ordinance: An Efficient Instrument to City Center Development". Al-Azhar University 7th Engineering International Conference. Al- Azhar University Faculty, Faculty of Engineering. 7-10 April, Cairo, Egypt.
Ragab, T. (2002). "Urban Sustainability Indicators: Towards promoting sustainable developing reporting". In proceedings of conference: the 4th international Conference on Role of Engineering Towards a Better Environment. Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University 21-23 December 2002, Alexandria, Egypt.
Ragab, T. (2002). "Local Official's Capacity and Perception Towards Environment Sustainability at Egypt". In Proceeding of Conference: the 4th International Conference on Role of Engineering Towards a Better Environment. Faculty of Engineering Towards a Better Environment. Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, 21-23 December 2002, Alexandria Egypt.
Ragab, T. (2001). "Promoting Efficient Urban Land Policy: An Approach to Urban Development of South Lebanon". In proceeding of conference: South Lebanon: Urban challenge in the Era of Liberation. United nations & Hariri Foundation. 3-6 April 2001, Beirut, Lebanon.
AWARDS AND HONORS
2005 Fulbright Visiting Specialist. Program: Direct Access to the Muslim World. The State University of Missouri – Forts Park – Missouri. Missouri Community College – Jefferson Collage – Missouri, USA.
2003 International Senior Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA.
2002 Fulbright Scholarship for Postgraduate Research, school of Urban Policy and Management, University of Texas at Arlington, Texas, USA.
1990 First Award; Alexandria Sporting Club & Resort Design Competition. An architectural design competition held and managed by Alexandria Sporting Club.
1997 Second Award: Architectural Design of Residential District of Engineering Syndicate in Borg Alarab City. Alexandria Egypt.
THESIS SUPERVISIONS
2022 Ghaeda Alshehry, Airport-driven urban developments: Key drivers to the airport cities in Saudi Arabia On going- MSc Under the Department of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA.
2022 Talal Samarghandi, Land Tenure and Regulatory Systems' Contribution to the Formation of Spontaneous Areas in the Saudi Context: The Case of Jeddah. - On going- MSc Under the Department of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA.
2022 Rabya Almutairy- Evaluation of the Adopted Strategies Managing Informal Zones in the Saudi Context: Makkah Case On going- MSc Under the Department of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA.
2021 Nour N. AbuSalh, Towards Healthy Cities: Reclaiming Walkability in the Non-Pedestrian Friendly Cities- Jeddah Context. MSc. granted by Department of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA.
2020 Lina Farahani, The integration of Zero- Acreage concept within the Urban Context. MSc. granted by Department of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA.
2020 Nadia Gohar Local Events as a Temporary Urbanism Tactic for Neighborhood’s Public Spaces Revival. MSc. Granted by Department of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA.
2019 Tawfik, Sahar. Conceptualizing Urban Adaptation to Climate Change in Nile North Delta Using Urban Design Strategies and Technique: Case Study of Alexandria City. Published Ph.D. Dissertation. Cairo University, Faculty of Urban and Regional Planning- Department of Urban Design 2019.
http://theses.cu.edu.eg/eulc_v5/Libraries/Thesis/BrowseThesisPages.aspx?fn=PublicDrawThesis&BibID=12574618 2019 Alshareef Dareen. Safe Cities: Roads made safer by Design: The Case of Jeddah. MSc. granted by Department of
Architecture, College of Architecture and Design, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA.
2018 Alawi, Ghadeer. A Sustainable Waterfront Development: Integrated Socio- Bioclimatic Design Approach. MSc.
granted by Department of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA.
2018 Jamjoom, Hatoon. Expanding Saudi Cities’ resiliency: A Public Participation-Based Model Tool for Public Participation. MSc. granted by Department of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA.
2018 Refaee Sema. Augmented Reality as a Tool for Preserving Urban Memory. MSc. granted by Department of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA.
2017 Ezmeerly, Jumana. Budget-Based Urban Design: A study of Affordable-Housing Sites in Saudi Arabia. MSc. granted by Department of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA.
2016 Ouda, Reem. Urban Design Evaluation and Principles of Jeddah Corniche Development: User Behavior and Preferences Approach. MSc. granted by Department of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA.
2015 Mai Gamal Hassan Mustafa, The Management of Ecological principles in the framework of sustainable planning.
MSc. granted by the Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT). Collage of engineering and Technology, Department of Architectural Engineering
2013 Amer Zaghloul El Kiky, Towards Sustainable Development in Upper Egypt (Case Studies: City of Assiut). . Comprehensive Ph.D. exam. University of Alexandria, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture.
2011 Radwa Ahmed Sameh, Ecological Appraisal of Touristic Resorts, A study of Egyptian Ecotourism. Ph.D. Granted by university of Alexandria, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture.
2009 Rabee Mohamed Shbaro, Planning and Design Criteria for Cities Public Squares M.Sc. Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon.
2008 Hayan Ali Ramal. Role of Digital Techniques in Urban Planning M.Sc. Beirut Arab University, Beirut- Lebanon.
2007 Mohei Aldeen Sami Gamal Aldeen Decision Support System within Urban Planning context, The case of Beirut.
M.Sc. Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon.
2005 Azmi Omar Fakhory, Image of Lebanese Historical Cities: Sida, M. Sc. Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon.
2005 Gehad Ramez Urban Development of Lebanese Cities" Baalback Case" M.Sc. Beirut Arab University
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Egyptian Society of Engineers
• Egyptian Society of Urban Planners
• Egyptian Affiliation of Architects
RELEVANT SKILLS
• Computer Aided Design: AutoCAD 2016
• Computer Graphics and Imaging technology Adobe Photoshop 7 – ME
• Microsoft office
• Spread Sheets Database; Excel – Access
• Google Sketch-up
