Muna Mahmoud Yousef Salameh

Dr. Muna Salameh studied Architecture (Bachelor)and Urban Planning (Master) at AN Najah National University – Palestine and graduated with Honor. She achieved PhD in Architecture and Sustainable Built Environment from The British University in Dubai. She Practiced Architecture in Palestine for several years. She had taught Architectural courses in several universities in Palestine and UAE. Participating in the survey and documentation of old buildings in Beithlehm in West Bank – Palestine. Since 2004 she is working at Ajman University. Teaching different Architecture courses and participating in different official committees such as : Annual Book committee , course file updating committee …etc. she attended some conferences like the 2nd World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE’17)- Barcelona, Spain – April 2 – 4, 2017 and awarded for the best paper award and the 6th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ICACE2022) – Kuala Lumpur- Malaysia – 18-August -2022 and she was awarded for the best presentation award. She is a member of Jordan Engineers Association. She is interested in sustainable Architecture research.

Education
  • PhD in Architecture and Sustainable Built Environment ; The British University in Dubai;UAE,2018.
  • - BSc. Arch. Eng., Al Najah National University- Palestine,1997 .
  • - M. Arch., Al Najah National University- Palestine, 2004.
Experience
  • Senior lecturer (Full time) Architectural department ,Ajman University, UAE, September, 2021-Now
  • Lecturer (Full Time ), Architecture Department, Ajman University ,UAE, September 2008- 2021 .
  • Teaching Assistant (Part Time ), Architecture Department, Ajman University ,UAE, September 2004- August 2008.
  • Lecturer (Part-time), Fine Art Department , Al Najah National University, Palestine , September 2001- August 2004.
  • Teaching assistant (Full Time ), Architecture Department , Birzeit University Palestine , September 1999- July 2001.
  • Teaching Assistant (Full Time ), Architecture Department , Al Najah National University, Palestine , September 1998- July 1999.
  • Lecturer (Part-time), Architecture Department, Al Najah National Community College, Palestine , September 1997- July 1999.
Teaching Area
  • Sustainability and Energy Saving ,Master course – Teaching assistant -Envimet software .
  • Teaching different Architecture courses like Introduction to Design, Building Construction , Engineering Graphics and Perspective Shade and Shadow, Landscape Architecture .
  • Teaching other courses like Sustainable Architecture, Design Courses .
  • Teaching courses related to active thermal comfort in hot climate like UAE
Research
  • Challenges and Opportunities of Using E- Learning System in Architectural Curriculum
  • Feed in Tariff policy in Dubai/UAE
  • Courtyard as Passive Design Solution for School Buildings in Hot Area.
  • Low Carbon Cooling Approach for the Residences in the UAE: A Case Study in Dubai.
  • The effect of school courtyard on students satisfaction.
  • The effect of school courtyard proportions on daylight in the classrooms .
  • Heritage as a bridge to sustainability in Nablus city in Palestine
  • An analysis of indoor environment evaluation for The Springs development in Dubai, UAE
  • Thermal comfort and performance analysis related to urban layouts in the hot arid climate of UAE
  • Conservation and heritage as a sustainable approach
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Thermal Conditions and PMV Enhancements in Modern Urban Districts in relation to Traditional ones in Hot-Arid Climate – Ajman-UAE -Ajman 6th International Environment Conference – 28-3-2022
  • • Courtyard design as a sustainable tool for classrooms’ lighting and thermal performance- 6thInternational Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ICACE2022) – Kuala Lumpur- Malaysia – 18-August -2022- I got the best presentation award.
  • • Courtyard design in schools and its influence on Students’ Satisfaction -5th International Conference on Geotechnical Research and Engineering (ICGRE'20), - Lisbon, Portugal - October 18-20, 2020.
  • Salameh, Muna, Touqan, Basim, Salameh, May Courtyard design in schools and its influence on Students’ Satisfaction, Lisbon, Portugal – October 18-20, 2020, 5th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE'20)
  • • Courtyard as Passive Design Solution for School Buildings in Hot Areas , Barcelona, Spain – April 2 – 4, 2017, Proceedings of the 2nd World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE’17).ID #141
  • • Low carbon cooling approach for residences in the UAE. A case study, Barcelona, Spain – April 2 – 4, 2017, Proceedings of the 2nd World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE’17),ID# 127
  • • Participating in the first BUID conference in the British University of Dubai on May 2015. The title of the paper is Courtyard as passive design solution for schools -UAE .
  • • Abstract only : EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE, November -2012, International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation ,(Madrid-Spain), ICERI2012.
  • Challenges and Opportunities of Using E- Learning System in Architectural Curriculum- Ajman University as a Case Study, International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation ,(Madrid-Spain), ID#171
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Best presentation award- 6thInternational Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ICACE2022) – Kuala Lumpur- Malaysia – 18-August -2022-for the paper :Courtyard design as a sustainable tool for classrooms’ lighting and thermal performance.
  • Best paper award for the presentation of a paper • Courtyard design in schools and its influence on Students’ Satisfaction -5th International Conference on Geotechnical Research and Engineering (ICGRE'20), - Lisbon, Portugal - October 18-20, 2020.
  • A certificate awardee from Dubai Municipality for appreciation the effectiveness participation in Dubai Universal Design Week -30/1/2018
  • A certificate awarded for participating in the WICE Networking Serious :Role of Women in the Solar Industry 2-Environmental workshop- Dubai-2nd March /2016
  • A certificate for Appreciation for participation in in the seminar of women in science Ajman University & Educational Advisory , Public Affairs Office , U.S.Consullate General Dubai ,U.A.E /2012
  • A certificate awarded for Appreciation for participation in the survey and documentation of old buildings in Palestinian villages like Tell from Riwaq institute, Palestine- September 1998
  • Membership in Jordan Engineers Association since 1997.
  • A certificate awarded for Appreciation for participation in the documentation of Palaces in Bethlahem-Palestinian Ministry of culture , Palestine - September 1997