Fatma Abass

Assistant Professor at University of Tabuk
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(386) 825-5501
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Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, SA

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Experience

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Professor
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Taught Theory and practical courses for several classes of 25-85 sophomores and juniors in weekly discussion and drawing sessions, independently and with a team of 3 teaching assistants. As well served as head of the Interior Design department to ensure the proper management and educational focus of the department’s staff, physical equipment, and other resources. 1- Instructed 300+ undergraduate students in courses covering Interior Design Studio, Furniture Design, Environmental Control Systems I and II, Sustainable Design, Construction for Interior Design, Field Training, and Graduation Project. 2- Served as academic coordinator for research and Scholarship for higher graduate study to provide service to the campus’s Education Department related to credentialing programs. 3- Participate as a faculty member of the program and study plan to analyse and evaluate the department program and course specification to obtain accreditation by the university. 4- Maintains academic quality and departmental vitality through overseeing, recruiting, and retaining faculty, staff, and students. 5- Ensures smooth daily operation of the department’s faculty, staff, and physical facilities and schedules. 6- Make sure the evaluation criteria and quality of courses have been applied by staff by the end of each semester. Show less

    • Malaysia
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Research Fellow
      • 2016 - Jan 2022

      The Ph.D.'s study focused on improvising the thermal performance of houses envelopes in Tropicsusing green technologies. Through quantitative research methods, i.e., measurements and computational techniques, part of the research outcomes was published in In IOP Conference Series. The rest of the findings will be published in 2022. 1-Assessed the mechanism of green systems, mainly green façades and green roofs on thermal envelope performance, annual energy and CO2 emissions reduction, and electricity cost-saving. 2-Reduced time consumed by more than 50% when assessing thermal envelope performance through design and developed a workflow using BIM & VPL. 3- Guided and advised undergraduate and two graduate students on a graduation/dissertation project about sustainable architecture and environmental engineering Show less

    • Lecturer
      • Nov 2017 - Aug 2018

      Taught two classes of 80-100 sophomores and juniors in weekly discussion and drawing sessions for two semesters, both independently and with a team of 3 teaching assistants. 1-Taught 200+ total undergraduate students in courses covered Technical Drawings II and III, Environmental Control Systems II and III. 2-Served as academic advisor to 80 students. Help students manage course schedules, assist with academic difficulties, and guide the overall study timetable. 3-Led an 80-100-student design discussion, planned projects and activities, graded assignments and reports, and provided feedback. Show less

    • Germany
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lecturer
      • Oct 2017 - Aug 2018

      Recruited into contract lecturer at the interior design department and quickly identified as a valuable player who rapidly assimilates to new teaching techniques and extensive practical experience in architecture and interior design. Promoted into a part-time lecturer in 2018, instructed students in a range of courses within the internal design discipline with an average student count of 80 students. 1- Acted as interior design studio principal lecturer, coordinated and mentored the team of 2 teaching assistants to ensure modules were delivered to the standards required & coordinated colleagues' work to identify & respond to students' needs. 2- Coached second-year students to trace the latest practical and theoretical trends and technology relevant to interior design; this is technique helped to amend their design perspective in various projects. Show less

    • Research Assistant
      • Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

      The dissertation topic has been selected in consultation with the supervisor to establish sufficient depth in the student's desired area (sustainable architecture). The study investigated the courtyard as a passive cooling technology to improve indoor thermal quality and occupants' health in office buildings in tropical climates—the results of the study introduced at local conferences to audiences ranging from 5to 30+ people. 1- Analyzed the existing literature to review the evolution of courtyard buildings in Malaysia. 2- Maintained and conducted field experiments in 3 courtyard office buildings using Thermalcomfort meter station BABUC/A and Lutron LM 8000 instrument to measure the quality of the indoor environment. 3- Evaluated users' perception towards the courtyard in their work area using POV survey and statisticalanalysis techniques. Show less

    • Interior Designer
      • Dec 2012 - Jan 2014

      Joined the company as the executive assistant to support the general manager and other staff in managing the daily administrative tasks. Quickly showed experience in interior design, marketing strategies, and customer engagement, which modified the job to be part of the design department members as an interior designer. 1-Determine space requirements and sketch preliminary design concepts to choose essential and decorative elements such as colors, lighting, furniture, wall finishes, and flooring material. 2-Managed digital/email and direct mail campaigns, enabling the company to engage current clients further, entice potential customers, and strengthen product awareness throughout the community. Show less

    • Graphic Design
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Interior Designer
      • Feb 2011 - Nov 2012

      Self-employed interior designer; oversaw the design and decorative process for both working and living areas from start to finish. The primary duties include sketching various design plans, determining costs for different projects, and sourcing materials and products for the designs. Self-employed interior designer; oversaw the design and decorative process for both working and living areas from start to finish. The primary duties include sketching various design plans, determining costs for different projects, and sourcing materials and products for the designs.

    • Interior Designer
      • Feb 2010 - Jan 2011

      Charged of the design department. Sketching and revising preliminary project drawings, as well as monitoring design implementation, were carried out. 1-Specialized in homes, hotels, bathrooms, and kitchens interior design with in-depth knowledge of sketches and digital drawings freehand, 2D and 3D designing software and visualization programs such as AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, 3D Max, and Adobe Photoshop. 2-Teamed up with other parties, i.e., architects, mechanical engineers, and construction laborers, to maintain the execution of the proposed design. Show less

    • Interior Designer
      • Dec 2008 - Jul 2009

      Became a design team member researching and planning various furniture, kitchen, and bathroom design styles. Using the CAD program, redesigned the desirable products by customers to fit the targeting space. 1-Worked individually and alongside colleagues to design various kitchens and bathrooms using CADsoftware. 2-Resolved product/service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint, determining the cause of the problem, selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem. Became a design team member researching and planning various furniture, kitchen, and bathroom design styles. Using the CAD program, redesigned the desirable products by customers to fit the targeting space. 1-Worked individually and alongside colleagues to design various kitchens and bathrooms using CADsoftware. 2-Resolved product/service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint, determining the cause of the problem, selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem.

    • Site Engineer
      • Jun 2005 - Aug 2006

      Participated as a site engineer in the projects section. Carried out planning, controlling, and monitoring progress evaluation. Reviewed consultant's claims, prepared reports and represented the company in meetings. 1-Collected site data, updated the progress, prepared project reports (daily, weekly, and monthly), and prepared and presented the weekly presentation. 2-Engaged in site works; Took part in the different site activities to ensure compliance with safety standards, local planning regulations, and consultant requirements. Show less

    • Architect
      • Jul 2004 - Jun 2005

      Accepted in a paid internship as a fresh graduate architect, then quickly recruited in a full-time role. Works with colleagues on brainstorming project ideas, completing design drawings in AutoCAD and 3DMax. 1-Performed daily assisting on all aspects of architectural design, including plans, sections, elevations, details, materials, and sites observation. 2-Established Microsoft Access Database and maintained the historical data of the project. Accepted in a paid internship as a fresh graduate architect, then quickly recruited in a full-time role. Works with colleagues on brainstorming project ideas, completing design drawings in AutoCAD and 3DMax. 1-Performed daily assisting on all aspects of architectural design, including plans, sections, elevations, details, materials, and sites observation. 2-Established Microsoft Access Database and maintained the historical data of the project.

Education

  • University Tun Hussein Onn (UTHM)
    Ph.D Student, Sustainable Design
    2016 - 2021
  • Universti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia
    Master's degree, Sustainable Design
    2014 - 2016
  • Khartoum College of Applied Studies
    Bachelor's degree, Interior Design
    2006 - 2008

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