Extended Resume (last Updated Tuesday, August 07, 2007)

Teaching Area

  • Environmental Technologies, Integrated Building Systems, Thermal Comfort, and Solar Design
  • Design Studios with emphasis on zero net-energy, carbon neutrality thermal comfort, building systems integration, and building information management
  • Theory/History Electives about Architecture of Muslim world, emphasizing global interpretation of socio-cultural determinants and modifiers of the built form

Academic Positions

  • 2006-present, Associate Professor Architecture and Environmental Technologies, College of Architecture and Environmental design, Kent State University
  • 2002-2006, Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Architecture and Environmental Technologies, College of Architecture and Environmental design, Kent State University
  • 1998-2002. Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Building Science, School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  • 1983-1986. Assistant Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, University of Khartoum

Educational Background

    1998, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, CA

    1988, S.M.Arch.S, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA

    1983, B.Arch. (1st Class with honors), University of Khartoum, Sudan

Administrative Experience

    2004-present. Environmental Design Research Unit Coordinator, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Kent,Ohio

    1999-2002 Fourth Year Students Advisor, UNLV

    1999-2001 Architectural Program Coordinator, UNLV

Nonacademic Employment History

    1990-1998,Consultant: Wind Environment at Pedestrian Levels, Berkeley, California

    1990-1998.Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Environmental Design Research, University of California, Berkeley

    1986-1990.Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    1983-present. Registered Architect, Khartoum Sudan

Professional Registration:

  • 2007 LEED Accredited Professional
  • 1983-present Sudanese Architects Association, Sudan

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND GRANTS

  • 2007 Co-principal investigator, with Dr. Deng- Ke Yang of the Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University “Energy-saving Switchable Liquid Crystal Architectural Window”. Research Challenge ($50,000).
  • 2006, Travel Grant, Kent State University ($500)
  • 2003, Agents of Change Training Grant, Organized by the University of Oregon, Portland 2nd-5th January ($2000)
  • 2002, Travel Grant, UNLV ($335)
  • 2001-2002, Co-principal Investigator: University of Nevada, Las Vegas. “Developing an Action Plan for the Creation of a National Center for Energy Management and Building Technologies” from the National Energy Management Institute (NEMI), responsible for the area of Building Systems. ($400,000)
  • 1999-2000, Consultant Researcher: University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas Springs Preserve Project
  • 1999, Principal Investigator: University of Nevada, Las Vegas. New Investigator Award, Project: “Determining Thermal Comfort Criteria for Elderly Residential Building Occupants in Hot-Arid Climates.” ($10,000)
  • 1993, Co-investigator: University ofCalifornia Energy Institute Grant "Design Tools for Predicting Air Motion in Naturally Ventilated Buildings." Arens, E. Ph.D. and Fred Bauman PI. ($24,000)
  • 1992, Co-investigator: University ofCalifornia Energy Institute Grant "Characterization of Wind Shielding for Predicting Infiltration and Natural Ventilation in Buildings." Arens, E. Ph.D. and Fred Bauman PI. ($24,000)
  • 1991, Co-investigator: University ofCalifornia Energy Institute Grant "The Prediction of Indoor Air Motion for Occupant Cooling in Naturally Ventilated Buildings." Arens, E. Ph.D. and Fred Bauman PI. ($24,000)

Supervised STUDENT RESEARCH/TRAVEL GRANTS

Peter Marks, A scholarship to attend the Building Science Educators Summer 2004 retreat, Cascade Head Oregon

C. Eddington (Ph.D. student, Environmental Studies) co-investigator: Design of a "Cool-shade" system for Hot-Arid climates" from the American Public Power Association 2000

Design Build Studio: University of Nevada Las Vegas THREE student Grants

Design Build Studio: University of NevadaLas Vegas: from the UNLV Alumni Association 1998

Publications: (Selected)

1. Peer-reviewed Journal Articles

2005, “Developing a parametric model for predicting natural ventilation in shielded environments” (under Review) for publication in the Solar Energy Journal. Margot McDonald (ed). Publisher Elsevier ltd.

 

2. Peer-reviewed Refereed Conference papers

2000. Co-authored with Attila Lawrence "Reconstructing Models of Studio Pedagogy in Response to Models of Emerging Professional Practice," in the Proceedings of the ACSA 88th Annual meeting. Los Angles

3. Non Peer-reviewed Conference Papers

2005, “Environmental Systems by Design.” To be published in the proceedings of the 30 International Solar World Congress, ? (ed.), August 8-12, OrlandoFL

2004, “Developing a Parametric Model for Predicting Natural Ventilation in Shielded Environments.” Published in the proceedings of the 29th National Passive Solar Conference, Campbell-Howe, R (ed.), July 11-14 PortlandOR

2004, “Mapping Annual Outdoor Thermal Comfort Conditions using the Energy-Balance Equation.” Published in the proceedings of the 29th National Passive Solar Conference, Campbell-Howe, R (ed.), July 11-14 Portland OR

2001. “Characterizing Environmental Conditions in Anasazi Pit Dwellings in Southern Nevada,” co-authored with George Bergman, and published in the Proceedings of the National Solar energy Conference, WashingtonDC.

2000. “Introducing the Green Giant: learning to design environmentally.” In the Beginning Design Students Conference proceedings," Las Vegas

1994. “Wind Direction Sensitivity Analysis of Wind Towers”, 19th. National Passive Solar Conference Proceedings, Burley, S. et. al. (eds.)

1989. “A Wind Suction Tower and Solar Chimney for Cooling and Ventilation”, 14th. National Passive Solar Conference Proceedings, Coleman, M.J. (ed.)

4. Commissioned Project Reports

2001. “Analysis of the Thermal Comfort Requirements of the Elderly in Environmentally Controlled Conditions.” Final Research Report, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Office of the Sponsored Programs PROP#12799NI26, Las VegasNevada.

2000. “Las Vegas Springs Preserve: Sustainability Report.” for the Las Vegas Springs Preserve Project.

1998. “Predicting Natural Ventilation in Residential Buildings in the Context of Urban Environment” Final report, Center of Environmental Design Research, University of California,Berkeley

1991. Bauman, F., Heinemeier, K., Zhang, H. Sharag-Eldin, A., Arens, E., Fisk, W., Faulkner, D., Pih, D., McNeel, P., and Sullivan, D., “Localized Thermal Distribution for Office Buildings: Final Report - Phase I.” Center for Environmental Design Research, University of California, Berkeley

Citations

Paper: 1994. “Wind Direction Sensitivity Analysis of Wind Towers”, 19th. National Passive Solar Conference Proceedings, Burley, S. et. al. (eds.)

Cited: 2003, Elmualim A.A.; Awbi H.B., “Post Ooccupancy Evaluation of a Building Employing Windcatchers for Summer Ventilation”. published in Facilities, vol. 21, no. 13-14, pp. 323-332 (ISSN 0263-2772)

Report: 1998. “Predicting Natural Ventilation in Residential Buildings in the Context of Urban Environment” Final report, Center of Environmental Design Research, University of California,Berkeley

Cited: 2005. Ghiaus, C. and Allard, F. Natural Ventilation in the Urban Environment: Assessment and Design. Earthscan Publishing, London.

Report: 1991. Bauman, F., Heinemeier, K., Zhang, H. Sharag-Eldin, A., Arens, E., Fisk, W., Faulkner, D., Pih, D., McNeel, P., and Sullivan, D.. “Localized Thermal Distribution for Office Buildings: Final Report - Phase I.” Center for Environmental Design Research, University of California, Berkeley

Cited: 2003. Bauman, F. “Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) Design Guide”. American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Atlanta, GA (ISBN 1-931286-21-2)

Cited: 2002. Roth Kurt W. et. al. “Energy Consumption Characteristics of CommercialBuilding HVAC Systems Volume III: Energy Savings Potential”. Submitted to the Building Technologies Program (Department of Energy), Contract No.: DE-AC01-96CE23798

Cited: 2002. Loftness V., Brahme, R, Mondazzi, M. “Energy Saving Potential of Flexible and Adaptive HVAC Distribution Systems for Office Buildings”. Report prepared for the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Institute, Under ARTI 21-CR Program Contract Number 605-30030. ARTI-21CR/30030-01

Academic and Professional Honors:

2005, Served as a referee on the International Scientific Committee for the IAHS World Congress on Housing hosted in South Africa and hosted by the University of Pretoria

2004, Served as Abroad Advisor for the Arab Healthy Water Association

2002 Award for Excellence in Service, Faculty Commemoration, School of Architecture, UNLV Students Association, April

2000, Link2Go "Schools of Architecture" Award. Given to Architectural Schools with heavy cited websites. July

2000, Recipient of the School of Architecture UNLV 18th Annual Alumni Association Scholarship Luncheon, April

2000, Nominated for the College of Fine Arts Teaching Award. February

1994, City of Jakarta, Appreciation Shield

1992, Progressive Architecture: The 39th. Annual P/A Awards Program Citation (member of research Team)

1990-92, University of California Non-resident Student University Fellowship

Lectures, Workshops, Invited Juries, and Presentations

2005, June, “Framework for Assessment of Learning Outcomes using Stated Pedagogical Goals in Architectural Curricula” at the Savannah College of Arts, under the auspices of the Society of Building Science Educators with Diane Davis-Sikora

2005, Organized and moderated an assessment workshop at the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Kent. With Diane Davis-Sikora

2003, Jury Review, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, KhartoumSudan (invited)

2001, College of Engineering, UNLV, Two invited lectures, Fall

2000, Las Vegas Spring Preserve, Presentation: “Las Vegas Springs Preserve Sustainability report: Site and Energy Guidelines” (invited)

2000, Las Vegas Spring Preserve, Presentation: “Economic Feasibility of Sustainability” (invited)

1999, UNLV InterCHANGES program: “Natural Ventilation” (invited)

1994 City of Jakarta, Seminar: “Environmental Impact of New Development in the City of Jakarta” (invited)

Workshop and Seminars Attended

2005, Society of Building Science Educators, Savannah, GA, Jun 6-9th

2005, the Second Annual Learning institute Assessment Workshop, Kent Ohio, May 17-18

2004, the 2004 Assessment Institute Conference, organized by the Indiana and Purdue Universities, Indianapolis Indiana, Oct 31-Nov 2

2004, LEED Intermediate Training Workshop. Organized and offered by the US Green Building Council. Cleveland, Oct. 7th

2003, Society of Building Science Educators, Indiana, Aug 11-15

2003, ASHRAE, Region V Board members workshop, DaytonOH, Aug 16-18

2003, Agents of Change Training Workshop, Organized by the University of Oregon,Portland January 2-5

2000, Building Science Educators, organized by the University of Oregon, and held at MIT

2000,DesertLivingCenter "Sustainability" workshop organized by Las Vegas Springs Preserve.

1998, Second Annual Symposium for a Solar Future "Rethinking Design Curriculum: Integrating Solar Energy For a Sustainable Future", New York, October

Student Supervision

Chair (Thesis)

2000-2002 Bergman, George, M.Arch, Thesis. “Architectural Applications of Geothermal Coupling in Las Vegas Area” UNLV

Chair (Thesis Project)

2001-2002 Burns, Mathew, M.Arch, Thesis project, “Use of daylight in Urban Schools in the Las Vegas” UNLV

1999-2000, Kirk, Lance Master of Architecture; Thesis Project: “A Case Study for Sustainable Downtown Reurbanization.” Recipient of the 2001 AIA Nevada Design Honor Award, the Academic category UNLV

198-1999, Gabriel, Marc, Master of Architecture; Thesis Project: “Design Build Pedagogy.” Recipient of the 1999 Fielden Medal for the Best Graduate Student,School of Architecture, UNLV

Ph.D. Committee Member:

1999-2002, Eddington, Carole, Ph.D. Committee, College of Environmental Studies, UNLV

1999-2000, Deanne Morse, Ph.D. Committee, Civil Engineering, UNLV

Service

Kent State University 2002-present

University Committee

  • 2005-2006, University Research Council, Alternate member
  • 2003-present, University Requirement Curriculum Committee, member

College Committees:

  • 2004-present, College Executive Committee, member
  • 2004-present, College Advisory Committee, member
  • 2004-present, Environmental Design Research Committee, chair
  • 2004-present, Technology S Committee, ,member
  • 2004, Web Ad hoc committee, member
  • Summer 2004, Ad hoc College committee, member

School Committees:

  • 2003 Faculty Search, Member
  • 2003-2004 Undergraduate Program Committee, Member

Students Organizations

  • 2004-present, Tau Sigma Delta, Faculty Advisor

UNLV 1998-2002

University Committee:

  • 1998-2002 Priorities and New Programs

School Committees:

  • 2000, Faculty Search, Chair
  • 1999-2000, Curriculum Committee Chair
  • 1998-2000, School Web Committee, Chair
  • 1999-2000, Library and Exhibitions Committee, member
  • 1998-1999, Curriculum Committee, member
  • 1998-1999, Faculty Search Committee, Member
  • 1999, Merit Committee, member

Conferences:

  • 2005, will Chair a session in the International Solar Energy Congress held in Orlando, FL, August
  • 2000, Chaired a session in the Beginning Design Students Conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada

Editorial

2005, September, A peer reviewer for four papers to be published in the proceedings of XXXIII IAHS World Congress on Housing to be held in Pretoria South Africa

2005, A peer reviewer for an article in the Solar Energy Journal.

2005, August, A peer reviewer for two papers to be published in the proceedings of the International Solar Energy Congress

2005, A reviewer of a book proposal. The review was requested by the publisher Wiley and Sons

Community:

2005, April, Organized and hosted a Teleconference workshop from ASHRAE entitled “Mold in our Building Environments.” The Telecast was part of the 2005 Tau Sigma Delta collaboration with Akron/Canton ASHRAE Chapter

2005-present, Akron ASHRAEBoard member, Student member Liaison

2003-2004, Akron ASHRAEBoard member, Chair of Programs Committee

Aug 6-8 2003, Agents of Change Faculty Trainer, Program initiated by the University of Oregon and research conducted in Oberlin College,Ohio

2001-2002, Southern Nevada Committee for the Environment, Board member

Professional Affiliations

ASHRAE (American Society for heating refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers), member

ASES (American Solar Energy Society), member

ISES (International Solar Energy Society), member

SBSE (Society of Building Science Educators), member

Green Energy Ohio, member

Cleveland Green Building Coalition, member

 

© Adil Sharag-Eldin - last update Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - Contact amsharage@saed.kent.edu


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