Profile
Dr.
Abdulhafeez Hafazalla is architect/ planner, who worked over thirty four years,
first as a
lecturer and later
as an assistant professor
in the department of urban and regional planning, faculty of environmental
design. He holds B.Sc. and
M.Sc.
degrees in architecture and physical planning from the University of Khartoum,
Sudan, and a PhD from the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape,
University of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, in 2006. Dr.
Hafazalla earned a deep experience in teaching a wide range of theory courses
and all studio courses in the planning department. He participated in or undertook a number of
architectural design and large planning projects in Saudi Arabia and
Sudan. Dr. Hafazalla works included
published articles and research on housing and human settlements development
policies with particular emphasis on Khartoum. He is an active member in a
number of specialized departmental committees and member of some professional
associations. Dr. Hafazalla possesses a deep understanding and knowledge on the
urban and regional planning career and profession and a vision of how our
cities and living environment can be improved and developed. Dr Hafazalla is
currently involved in a
research work about the development of Khartoum City, department
curriculum development and academic accreditation activities.
Personal believes:
I believe I possess a deep understanding of the urban and regional planning problems, dimensions, and issues and possess the skills, tools and the know-how to methodically deal with them and design their projects.
I believe, if we possess a strong will we can perfectly shape our social, economic and urban living environment what so ever they are complicated.
I believe that holding to the righteous ethical conduct is a key to success and gives happiness, satisfaction and better quality of life to all and, undoubtedly, the praise of Allah.
I believe that a person is valued by the assistance he gives to others, and helping those in need brings happiness, self-satisfaction and added value to the whole society.
I strongly believe, that gaining knowledge and expertise and contribution to the knowledge is a ceaseless activity, and unrevealing of gained knowledge is an unforgivable crime to humanity.
Education
- 1980
Bachelor degree from Department of ArchitectureFaculty of Engineering and Arc, University of Khartoum, الخرطوم, الســــودان
- 1984
Master degree from Department of Architecture - PFaculty of Engineering and Arc, University of Khartoum, الخرطوم, الســــودان
- 2006
Doctorate degree from School of Architecture, PlanniFaculty of Humanities and Soci, Newcastle upon Tyne, England U, نيوكاسل, بريطانيا
Employment
- 1980-1982
Architect, Abdelmonem Mustafa and Tasmeem Consulting Office, الخرطوم, الســــودان
- 1984-1985
Architect / Planner, (Private works) Architect / Planner , جدة / الخرطوم, المملكة العربية السعودية
- 1985-2006
Lecturer, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Environmental Design, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية
- 2006-2019
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Environmental Design, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية
- 2019-حاليا
Associate Professor, Faculty of Environmental Design, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية
Research Interests
- Urban planning and design, neighbourhood design and land subdivision.
- Human settlements development policies.
- Housing
- Architectural design.
- Sustainable development.
- Planning theories.
- Urban observatories.
- Professional practice.
Scientific interests
Professional skills and fields of interest:
- Urban design projects, neighbourhood design projects and land subdivision.
- All types of urban development plans, master plans, structural plans, action area plans, rural and urban planning projects, regional development projects, urban infrastructure development projects and urban design and housing projects.
- Architectural design and all architectural professional works.
- Graphics, graphic presentation, mapping and planning projects presentation techniques.
- Technical reports of urban studies and projects.
- Feasibility studies for urban and development projects.
- Research on architecture and urban and regional planning.
- Computer applications in architecture and urban and regional planning and research work.
- Housing research and housing studies.
- Urban observatories surveys and development of urban indicators.
Courses
| Basic Planning Skills |
111 |
URP |
| Core Planning Skills |
122 |
URP |
| Planning Laws and Regulations |
468 |
URP |
| Special Studies in Urban Planning |
464 |
URP |
| Planning Laws |
603 |
URP |
| Urban Infrastructure Planning |
342 |
URP |
| Urban Structure |
222 |
URP |
| Rural Planning |
502 |
URP |
| Urban Systems |
527 |
URP |
| Urban Design |
134 |
URP |
| Planning Theories and Process |
600 |
URP |
| Computers for Environmental Design |
211 |
URP |
| Housing I |
400 |
URP |
| Housing II |
401 |
URP |
| Graduation Project |
599 |
URP |
| Planning Methods and Techniques |
312 |
URP |
Areas of expertise
| Architect (1980 – 1982) |
1. Abdelmonem Mustafa Consulting Firm, Khartoum
2. Tassmeem Consulting office,
3. Tassmeem and Shankland Cox International
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