Educational Biography:

*Ph.D. City Planning: 2001 – 2006 / University of Baghdad – College of Engineering – Department of Architecture. Thesis title: "Transformations of Intellectual Cultural Values in the Traditional Built Environment ".

*M.Sc. Urban Design: 1993 – 1997 / University of Baghdad – College of Engineering – Department of Architecture. Thesis title: "Physical Environment of Open Spaces within Urban Fabric".

*B.Sc. Architecture: 1978 – 1983 / University of Baghdad – College of Engineering – Department of Architecture.

High School: 1972 – 1978 / Baghdad College – Baghdad (6^th year average grade = 94.5)

Primary School: 1966 – 1972 / Al-Harrith – Baghdad (6^th year average grade = 85)

Professional Biography:

Public Responsibilities:

*Ministry of Planning – Central Statistics and IT Office – General Census Project for Iraq in the Year 2010 – Head of Maps Sector (June 2008 – 2010).

*Ministry of Reconstruction and Housing – New Parliament Complex Council – Project Competition Jury Team – Member (May 2008 – 2009). 

*UN-Habitat with Ministry of Planning – Local Area Development Program for Iraq – Leaders Committee (December 2007 – November 2012).

*Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works – Directorate of Physical Planning – Director General (April 2007 – November 2012).

*Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works – Directorate of Physical Planning – Dept. of Urban Renewal and Design – Baghdad / Senior Chief Architect and City Planner – Head of the Dept. (1 Oct. 2005 – 2007).

*Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works – Directorate of Physical Planning – Dept. of Architectural Design – Baghdad / Senior Chief Architect and City Planner – Head of the Dept. (30 June 2003 – 30 Sept. 2005).

*Ministry of Interiors – Directorate of Physical Planning – Dept. of Architectural Design – Baghdad / Chief Architect and Planner – Head of the Dept. (8 June 1991 – 9 April 2003).

*Ministry of Local Authorities – Directorate of Physical Planning – Dept. of Architectural Design – Baghdad / Chief Architect – Head of Dept. (12 November 1988 – 24 November 1990).

*Ministry of Local Authorities – Directorate of Physical Planning – Dept. of Architectural Design – Baghdad / Senior Architect (15 November 1986 – 11 November 1988).

*Directorate of Military Works – Dept. of Architectural Design – Baghdad / Architect (31 June 1983 – 14 November 1986).

Teaching Responsibilities:

*Higher College of Technology (UTAS)-Muscat-Oman -Department of Architecture Engineering-/Full Time Lecturer /Graduation Project-5^th Stage, Research Methods-5^th Stage, Professional Practice and Code of Ethics-5^th Stage, Urban Rehabilitation-4^th Stage, Landscape Design-4^th Stage, Theory of Modernism Architecture-4^th and 3^rd Stages, Islamic Architecture-3^rd Stage, Architectural Design-4^th and 3^rd Stages, Interior Design Studies-2^nd Stage, History of World Art-1^st Stage, September 2016-July 2023, Teaching Language: English.

*University of Cihan-College of Engineering-Department of Architecture-Erbil/Full Time Lecturer /Graduation Project-5^th Stage, Research Methods-5^th Stage, Professional Practice and Code of Ethics-5^th Stage, Urban Rehabilitation-4^th Stage, Landscape Design-4^th Stage, Theory of Modernism Architecture-4^th and 3^rd Stages, Islamic Architecture-3^rd Stage, Architectural Design-4^th and 3^rd Stages, Interior Design Studies-2^nd Stage, History of World Art-1^st Stage, Febereary2013-July 2016, Teaching Language: English.

*University of Baghdad- Institute of Urban and Regional Planning for Post Graduate Studies- Baghdad/ M.Sc., and Ph.D. Thesis Discussions Committees, (2010- 2012).

*University of Baghdad- College of Engineering- Department of Architecture- Baghdad/ M.Sc. and Ph.D. Thesis Discussions Committees, (2010- 2012).

*University of Technology – Department of Architecture – Baghdad / Assistant Lecturer – Design Studio – 5^th Year / Architecture and Planning – (September 2000 – June 2001).

*University of Technology – Department of Architecture – Baghdad / Assistant Lecturer – Design Studio – 5^th Year / Architecture and Planning – (September 1999 – June 2000).

*University of Technology – Department of Architecture – Baghdad / Assistant Lecturer – Design Studio – 5^th Year / Architecture and Planning – (September 1998 – June 1999).

*University of Technology – Department of Architecture – Baghdad / Assistant Lecturer – Design Studio – 5^th Year / Architecture and Planning – (September 1997 – June 1998).

*University of Technology – Department of Architecture – Baghdad / Assistant Lecturer – Design Studio – 3^rd Year / Architectural Design – (September 1996 – June 1997).

Private Responsibilities:

*Golden House, Contracting Company, (2003 – 2006) / Part time Consultant Architect.

*Al-Shabander Bureau, Computer Aided Designs, (1999 – 2003) / Consultant Architect.

*Al-Shabander Bureau, Architects and Planners, (1990 – 1999) / Consultant Architect and City Planner, Head of the Bureau.

*Al-Saddy Bureau, Architects and Engineers, (1988 – 1990) / Senior Architect.

*Nidham Bureau, Architects and Planners, (1986 – 1988) / Senior Architect and Partner.

*Al-Saddy Bureau, Architects and Engineers, (1984 – 1986) / Architect.