Hardi Wahab Ahmed is a Master's Architect with nearly 10 years of combined academic and professional experience in architectural design, education, and management. He currently serves as a Department Coordinator & Lecturer Assistant at the Department of Architecture, Catholic University in Erbil.
Hardi earned his Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Sulaimani in 2017, followed by a Master’s degree in Architecture from Yeditepe University in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2021. His academic interests lie in architectural theory, sustainable and smart design, and the integration of advanced technologies in architectural education and practice.
Throughout his career, he has held several positions bridging academia and practice, including:
Research Assistant, Cihan University – Sulaimani (2017)
Architectural Designer, Xera House Engineering Bureau – Sulaimani (2019)
Lecturer Assistant, Cihan University – Sulaimani (2022)
Government Architect, Board of Investment – Kurdistan Regional Government (2023)
Branch Manager, Xera House Engineering Bureau – Erbil (2023)
Department Coordinator & Lecturer Assistant, Catholic University in Erbil (since 2023)
                            
| ReqId | Degree | University Name | General Specialization | Specific Specialization | Country | Date | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. | Yeditepe University | Architecture | Architecture | Türkiye | 2021/11/08 | |
| B.Sc. | University of Sulaimani | Architecture | Architecture | Iraq | 2017/06/01 | 
| Title | Status | Journal Name & Number | Type | Date | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| “AI Lab for Architects” A Hands-On and Ethical Approach to Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Architectural Education | Published | Walsh University’s Inspirations in AI Innovation | Journal without DOI | 2025/09/29 | 
| Assessing the Sustainability of Adaptive reuse Methods for Traditional buildings | Published | Journal of Salutogenic Architecture | Journal with DOI | 2024/11/22 | 
| A Conservation Assessment of Historical Mosques The Case of Sulaimaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan | Published | The Scientific Journal of Cihan University – Sulaimaniya (SJCUS) | Journal with DOI | 2024/04/06 | 
| Application of Virtual Reality in Architectural Education Case of Northern Cyprus | Published | The Scientific Journal of Cihan University – Sulaimaniya (SJCUS) | Journal with DOI | 2024/04/06 | 
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| ReqId | Course Name | Level | Semester | Department | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Building Design | Fourth | Spring 25 | Architecture Engineering | |
| Advanced Building Design | Fourth | Spring 24 | Architecture Engineering | |
| Architectural Design III | Third | Fall 25 | Architecture Engineering | |
| Architectural Design III | Third | Fall 23 | Architecture Engineering | |
| Architectural Design III | Third | Fall 24 | Architecture Engineering | |
| Architectural Design IV | Third | Spring 24 | Architecture Engineering | |
| Architectural Design IV | Third | Spring 25 | Architecture Engineering | |
| Computer Aided Drawing - (Revit) | Third | Spring 25 | Architecture Engineerig | |
| Computer Aided Drawing - (Revit) | Fourth | Spring 24 | Architecture Engineering | |
| Freehand | First | Fall 23 | Architecture Engineering | |
| Interior Design | Fourth | Fall 23 | Architecture Engineering | |
| Interior Design | Fourth | Fall 24 | Architecture Department | |
| Interior Design | Fourth | Fall 25 | Architecture Engineering | |
| Medieval Europe Architecture | Third | Fall 23 | Architecture Engineering | |
| Perspective & Shade and Shadow | Second | Fall 25 | Architecture Engineering | |
| Theory of Architecture I | Fourth | Fall 24 | Architecture Engineering | |
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| ReqId | Project Title | Degree | Department | 
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yazidi People's Cultural Center Panoramic | B.Sc. | Architecture Engineering | |
| Duhok Traditional Bazar commercial (infill) | B.Sc. | Architecture Engineering | |
| Akre Resort | B.Sc. | Architecture Engineering | |
| Recycling Factory Project | B.Sc. | Architecture Engineering |