College of Engineering and Technology - Faculty Members
The major of Law provides a programme that is globally oriented, addresses the needs of the local market, and also leads to international careers.
Prof. Jean-Pierre El-Asmar
Acting Dean, College of Engineering and Technology
College of Engineering and Technology
Telephone: (+973) 17764450
Email: jelasmar@ruw.edu.bh
Jean-Pierre El Asmar is an Italian and Lebanese Professor of Architecture and a professional Architect. He holds a PhD in Sustainable Built Environment from the De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom (2008), and a Laurea Di Dottore in Architettura, from the Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy (1991). His main areas of expertise are in Architectural Design and Building Technologies. His research study is in the fields of Sustainability and more particularly Energy Efficient Architecture, and mainly Passive Design strategies and technologies. The approach is by learning from Vernacular Architecture and adapting vernacular design into the contemporary buildings. This is also incorporated in his projects as a professional consultant Architect in Lebanon. He participated in different Architecture Competitions. He also coordinated a group of Architects from Italy and Lebanon in the design of the Beirut Martyrs’ Square International Urban Design Competition. The project they proposed was short-listed among the first six projects of 122 designs submitted from 45 countries to proceed to the second phase of the competition. He is interested in sustainable development as a holistic approach to growth with particular focus on the sustainable rehabilitation of the man-made environment “to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of future generation”.
Dr Humam ElAgha, IT, MIS
Associate Professor
Department of Technology
Telephone: +973 1776 4469
Email: halagha@ruw.edu.bh
Ph.D. in Management Information Systems (MIS) | University of Banking and Financial Sciences, Jordan | July 2011
M.Sc. in Computer Engineering | Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (T.R.N.C) | September 2002
B.Sc. in Computer Engineering | Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (T.R.N.C) | July 2000
Dr. Humam Elagha earned his Ph.D. degree in Management Information Systems in 2011 from the University of Banking and Financial Sciences in the Kingdom of Jordan. He received his master’s and bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Eastern Mediterranean University in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in 2002 and 2000 respectively. Dr. Elagha has more than twenty years of academic experience in teaching and research in the fields of Management Information Systems (MIS) and Information Technology (IT) with the majority of this experience taking place at various universities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Palestine, and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
Dr. Elagha's research interests lie primarily in the areas of Information Systems Management and IT Governance. He is an active researcher and has published more than 25 publications in international journals and conferences. He is also involved with several professional associations and community organizations including Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and IT Governance Institute (ITGI).
Dr. Elagha joined Royal University for Women in 2012 as an Assistant Professor and has since been promoted to Associate Professor of Management Information Systems (MIS). Dr. Elagha also currently serves as the Director of the Centre for General Studies at the University.
Dr Sherif Khashaba
Associate Professor
Department of Architecture
Email: skhashaba@ruw.edu.bh
Dr. Sherif Khashaba, Associate Professor, Architecture.
Dr. Amine Moulay
Assistant Professor, Urban Planning and Design
Head of the Department of Engineering
College of Engineering and Technology
Telephone: +973 17764457
Email: amoulay@ruw.edu.bh
Dr. Amine Moulay is an Assistant Professor in Urban Planning and Design, chair of the department of Engineering at the Royal University for Women, and fellow of Higher Education Academy, HEA, UK. He received his bachelor’s degree from the Polytechnic school of architecture and urbanism in Algeria. Then he continued with two master’s degrees. First an MBA, Master in Business Administration, major in project management from ESAA (Consortium with HEC Paris, ESCP Europe, Euromed Marseille and Lille 2 university). Second, a Master of Philosophy in Urban Planning and Design followed by a Ph.D in the same major from the University Putra Malaysia (UPM). He used to deliver lectures for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Basically, delivering design and technical courses for undergraduates, and research methodology and management for postgraduates. His main areas of research are Urban Design, architecture, Quality of public places, place attachment, and qualitative methodology through studying with in-depth the non-positivist paradigm. He has been involved in several research projects related to improving the quality of public spaces in cities. He published several papers in Q1 and Q2 journals with high impact factor, and participated in several international conferences (Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, UK, KSA, Japan). He also conducted workshops for students and academic staff on Mendeley, SPSS, and City CAD. His passion is to motivate students to develop their own learning interests and critical thinking, in addition to publishing in ISI journals.
Arch. Ameena Al-Hariri
Part-Time Faculty Member
Department of Architecture
Telephone: (+973) 17764431
Email: ahariri@ruw.edu.bh
Arch. Al-Hariri graduated from the Architectural College of the University of Aleppo where she attained the degree of Bachelor of Architecture Engineering, a post-graduate degree in Architectural Design in 1986 and the Master of Architectural Design Degree in 2005.
Arch. Al-Hariri has professional experience in the field of architectural and interior design for the private sector for almost 15 years, and led a team of architects who supervised the projects dealing with the re-designing, renovating and rehabilitation of traditional buildings in the old city of Aleppo, Syria.
She has thirteen years academic experience in the field of Architecture and Interior Design, She has also participated in many international architectural competitions and published many papers since 1987 on the urban planning, traditional houses, and the relationship between people and dwellings.
Arch. Al-Hariri is a member of the Bahrain Society of Engineers and member of the Order of Syrian Engineers.
Mr. Sami Mohammed Dagash
Part-Time Faculty Member
Department of Technology
Telephone: (+973) 1776 4483
Email: smohamed@ruw.edu.bh
Mr. Sami Mohamed Dagash received his BSc degree in Computer Science from Al Zaytoonah University in Jordan and obtained his Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Science (USM) Penang, Malaysia. From 2008-2011, Mr. Sami worked as a Lecturer in Computer Science at the University College of Bahrain where he coordinated the Internship-practicum programme and taught many IT courses. He has a particular interest in Object-Oriented Programming, Web Design, and Visual Programming. Prior to taking up his academic positions he worked alongside IT Project Managers as a Business Development Manager in a specialized IT Company located in Kuwait. Mr. Sami joined the College of Information Technology at the Royal University for Women in September, 2011.
Ms Sharifa Al Shibani
Part-Time Faculty
Department of Architecture
Email: salshaibani@ruw.edu.bh
MA in Design Management from The Royal University, Bahrain. 2018
Professional Autodesk Certificate in Revit Architecture. 2018
BA in Interior Design from The Royal University, Bahrain. 2013
Diploma in 3D Max from New Horizon. 2012
Diploma from Edexcel with high degree in Art & Design. 2009
I started my journey here at RUW as a faculty member in 2018. I have a background knowledge about the interior designing field and I believe that I can help students excellently with what I have gained. As a bonus trait to my education I am proud to say that I have professional skills in AutoCAD and Revit Architecture from my freelancing experience.
In February 2018, Honored by the director of the National Library in ISA CULTURAL CENTER in the Kingdom of Bahrain as "The first scientific research in the Kingdom of Bahrain in the field of Smart Buildings and its Impact on Energy Saving Strategies".
Attended and participate in various workshops and conferences in Bahrain and other countries.
Ms. Shurooq Ahmed
Full Time Lecturer
College of Engineering and Technology
Telephone: (+973) 1776 4430
Email: smahmed@ruw.edu.bh
Ms Shurooq Ahmed is a versatile professional with a strong foundation in architecture, education, and research. She holds a Bachelor's in Architecture and a Master's in Engineering Management, both from the University of Bahrain, where she excelled academically. Her research interests centre around the strategic utilization of technology in architecture, focusing on Building Information Modeling (BIM). She has made significant contributions to her field as a technical reviewer for prestigious journals and a prolific author of conference proceedings and journal articles. She teaches Architectural Design, Graduation Projects, Computer-Aided Architectural Design, Advanced Topics in Computer Applications, and computer animation. Her instructional prowess extends to her proficiency in various architectural software, including Revit, Sketchup, and Lumion. Ms Ahmed's practical experience as an architect has enriched her project management and 3D modelling skills. Her dedication extends to community service, where she volunteers for various initiatives. With her diverse background and unwavering commitment, Ms. Shurooq Ahmed continues to shape architectural education, research, and practice in Bahrain and beyond.
Mrs. Sara Khalid Al Hamar
Part-Time Faculty
Department of Architecture
Telephone: 17764428
Email: shammar@ruw.edu.bh
MA in Design Management from Royal University for Women, Bahrain.
BA in Graphic Design from the Royal University for Women in Kingdom of Bahrain 2009. Additional degree Edexcel Diploma in Art & Design from the Royal University for Women 2006.
Courses: Research skills, Photography, Visual Rhetoric Concepts and Ideas, Applied Typography, Arabic Typography, Color and Illustration, Signs and Symbols, Visualization and Presentation of Data, Packaging and 3D design, Portfolio and Web Design.
Attended various conferences and workshops in Athens, Qatar, and Bahrain.
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