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Mady A. A. Mohamed

Mady A. A. Mohamed

Jeddah,KSA

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic leadership within graduate education and research, specialising in programme and institution development, accreditation processes (NCAAA, NAAB, NECHEE), and policy governance in higher education. Demonstrates a proven track record in securing research funding, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and building global partnerships. Adept at advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives while managing budgets and optimising resource allocation. Skilled in graduate student recruitment, retention strategies, and support services to enhance academic success. Committed to driving innovation and excellence in higher education through impactful leadership and sustainable growth.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
8014
8014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Dean of Graduate Studies & Research

Effat University
Saudi Arabia
01.2021 - 08.2025
  • Provide strategic direction for all graduate programmes, ensuring alignment with institutional mission and strategic plan.
  • Lead Graduate Studies and Research Councils, overseeing policy, quality assurance, and programme innovation.
  • Manage graduate programme accreditation processes (national and international).
  • Implement initiatives to enhance student support services, including advising, career development, and wellbeing.
  • Develop research strategies that have positioned Effat University among the top institutions in the region for scholarly output.
  • Oversee research grants, consultancy projects, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Vice-Dean of Graduate Studies & Research

Effat University
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Directed graduate programme operations and research initiatives across multiple faculties.
  • Strengthened external collaborations and secured research partnerships.

Director, Smart Building Research Centre

Effat University
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Established a state-of-the-art research facility through external funding.
  • Led research teams focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental performance.

Coordinator, Community Service Institute

Effat University
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Developed community-based educational and sustainability initiatives in partnership with local stakeholders.

Assistant Professor, Consultancy Leader, and secretary general of the architecture department

Zagazig University
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Developed consultancy-based educational and sustainability initiatives in partnership with local stakeholders.
  • Oversee all department items, to prepare the meeting agendas, discussing the items and reach decisions.

Assistant lecture

Dundee University
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Contributed to the development of the EDoB laboratory; and tutoring undergraduate students Year1-5 through using the Environmental Design of Buildings Laboratory within EDoB research unit.

Assistant lecture

Zagazig University
01.1998 - 01.2005

Education

PhD - Architectural & Environmental Design of Buildings

University of Dundee
Dundee
07.2009

MPhil - Architectural & Environmental Design of Buildings

University of Dundee
Dundee
06.2006

MSc - Architectural Engineering

El-Minya University
Al-Minya
10.2002

BSc - Architectural Engineering

El-Minya University
Al-Minya
06.1996

Skills

  • Strategic leadership in graduate education & research
  • Programme/Institution development & accreditation (NCAAA, NAAB, NECHEE)
  • Research funding acquisition & partnership building
  • Graduate student recruitment, retention & support services
  • Policy development & governance in higher education
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration & global engagement
  • Budget management & resource allocation

Certification

  • 2021 to date Fellow (FHEA), AdvanceHE, UK. I have achieved the status of Fellow (FHEA) In recognition of attainment against the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education. Fellowship reference PR215788, Date of Fellowship 2021-08-03;
  • 2021 to date Registered Architect, Saudi Council of Engineering (Membership No., 797745)
  • 2020 to Date Member of the World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies (Membership number 2222)
  • 2020 to date Technical Committee member of the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AND ENERGY ENGINEERING., www.iaeeee.org, Reg. No.70981444-001-07-19-A., 2020-08-24
  • 2017 to 2019 Member of the Arab Institute of Operation and Maintenance, OMAINTEC (Membership No., ACM- 2219);
  • 2015 to date Member of the American Association for Science and Information Technology (AASCIT, USA), (membership No., 80342429);
  • 2015 to date Member of the International Society for Development & Sustainability (ISDS Society, Japan)
  • 2014 to 2018 LEED Green Associate, United States Green Building Council (USGBC) (10855449-Green-Associate);
  • 2016 to 2019 Authorised trainee for Education for Sustainability from the European Union and the Professional Academy for Teachers, Egypt (2016-07-03)
  • 2013 to date Expert in Urban Studies (Village level), General Organization of Physical Planning (GOPP), Ministry of Housing, Egypt
  • 2013 to date Architectural Consultant for Public Building Design, Egyptian Engineering Syndicate (13/3182)
  • 2011 to date Member of the International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT, Singapore)
  • 2007 to 2008 President of Dundee Egyptian Student Union in UK;
  • 1996 to date General Egyptian Society for talented welfare;
  • 1996 to date Architectural Engineer, Egyptian Engineering Syndicate (membership No., 13/3182)

Languages & Technical Skills

Languages: Arabic (native), English (fluent)
Software: Autodesk Ecotect, Design Builder, HTB2, EnergyPlus, SPSS, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Project, GIS

Accomplishments

  • Ranked among the Top 10 Scientists in Architecture & Environmental Design in the Kingdom.
  • Secured multiple research grants and consultancy projects nationally and internationally.
  • Supervised numerous PhD and Master’s theses in sustainability, architecture, and environmental design.
  • Published extensively in high-impact journals and presented at international conferences, editor and author for several books.
  • Served as editor/reviewer for prestigious academic journals in USA, UK, Canada, and Egypt.

Awards

Effat University Award for Excellence in Research (2020, 2023) – Best researcher in the university., World Architecture Award for supervised student project (2019)., Multiple National & International Student Design Awards (2016–2017)., Fellow (FHEA), Advance HE-UK – Recognition for excellence in higher education leadership and teaching.

Affiliations

  • Fellow, Advance HE-UK (FHEA)
  • LEED Green Associate, USGBC
  • Registered Architect, Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Architectural Engineer and consultant for public buildings, Egyptian Engineering Syndicate
  • Member, International Society for Development & Sustainability (Japan)
  • Member, World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies

Training

  • Delivered keynote speeches and workshops at leading universities and conferences in Kuwait, UAE, UK, and KSA.
  • Led Erasmus+ and EU-funded sustainability training programmes across Austria, Germany, Ireland, and Egypt.
  • Acted as panelist and expert contributor to forums on higher education, research policy, and sustainable development.

Timeline

Dean of Graduate Studies & Research

Effat University
01.2021 - 08.2025

Vice-Dean of Graduate Studies & Research

Effat University
01.2020 - 01.2021

Director, Smart Building Research Centre

Effat University
01.2017 - 01.2020

Coordinator, Community Service Institute

Effat University
01.2014 - 01.2017

Assistant Professor, Consultancy Leader, and secretary general of the architecture department

Zagazig University
01.2009 - 01.2014

Assistant lecture

Dundee University
01.2005 - 01.2009

Assistant lecture

Zagazig University
01.1998 - 01.2005

PhD - Architectural & Environmental Design of Buildings

University of Dundee

MPhil - Architectural & Environmental Design of Buildings

University of Dundee

MSc - Architectural Engineering

El-Minya University

BSc - Architectural Engineering

El-Minya University
Mady A. A. Mohamed