Abir Tarek Elkabany
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
- Lecturer, urban design trainer, and researcher in architecture and urban design with over 8 years of academic and applied experience in teaching, research, and real-world urban projects. Specialized in architectural design studios, working drawings, urban planning, and public space development, with a strong focus on developing students’ critical thinking, visual communication, digital design, and analytical skills. Experienced in leading applied urban initiatives, integrating spatial analysis and human-centered design strategies to bridge academic knowledge with professional practice. Passionate about sustainable urban development, public space humanization, and preparing future designers to address evolving urban and societal
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Urban Design Trainer
966 innovation hub, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2026.01 - Current
- Urban design training focused on real-life public space development
- Leading the Urban Humanization Projectat 966 Innovation Center
- Redesigning Al-Orouba Substreet, Riyadh into a human-centered eco-friendly street
- Presented project at MawhibaFoundation, Riyadh
- Supervising student teams in spatial analysis and urban proposals
Assistant Lecturer
Mansoura College Academy
, Egypt
2017.10 - 2023.01
Teaching Architectural & Urban Design studios (Design, Working Drawings, Housing, Landscape)
Training students in CAD, visual communication, and freehand drawing
Supervising graduation projects and supporting research development
Contributing to curriculum development and studio coordination
Education
Master of Architecture - Urban Humanization and Spatial Justice
Mansoura University
2018.01 - 2023.01
PhD Preparation – Urban Design / Urban Humanization & Spatial Justice
mansoura university
egypt 2025.09 -
Skills
- Architectural sketching and modeling
- Technical writing for documentation
- Urban analysis with QGIS
- Building performance simulation
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Photoshop
- Teaching architecture and urban design
Academic Activities
- Presented the research paper “The Impact of the Social Dimension on Urban Efficiency” at the International Conference on Future Cities (VFC), Cairo, 2022.
- Completed the Interior Design Basics Workshop (color psychology, lighting principles, and interior planning) at the General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training (TVTC).
- Supervised undergraduate graduation projects and contributed to academic design critiques in architecture and urban design studios.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Urban Design Trainer
966 innovation hub, Saudi Arabia
2026.01 - Current
PhD Preparation – Urban Design / Urban Humanization & Spatial Justice
mansoura university
2025.09 -
Master of Architecture - Urban Humanization and Spatial Justice
Mansoura University
2018.01 - 2023.01
Assistant Lecturer
Mansoura College Academy
2017.10 - 2023.01