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As part of its vision to integrate world-class academic knowledge with local heritage preservation, Azal University for Human Development (AUHD) is proud to spotlight the distinguished career of Dr. Ali Amer, a prominent Architect Designer and Urban Planner. Dr. Amer brings decades of academic leadership and large-scale design experience to the architectural discourse in Yemen.

Bridging the gap between theoretical urban planning and practical implementation, Dr. Amer has established himself as a leading cultural activist and authority on Islamic architecture. His extensive academic portfolio includes serving as a Lecturer of Architecture Design and former Chairman of the Department of Architecture at Arwa University, as well as lecturing at Thamar University.

An International Academic Journey in Poland

Dr. Amer's academic foundation was built in Europe, where he earned both his Master of Architecture and his Ph.D. in Architecture and Urban Planning from the Technical University of Gdańsk, Poland. His doctoral thesis, titled "The Identity of Islamic Cities Spatial Construction on Example of Sana'a City in Yemen," remains a vital academic resource. Notably, his master's diploma work was honored with the prestigious Polish Urban Planners' Society Award.

Transformative Urban Design & Master Planning

Beyond the lecture halls, Dr. Amer possesses a portfolio of practical architectural achievements. His expertise has been instrumental in shaping national-level infrastructure and preserving historical sites. Some of his most prominent design milestones include:

• National Island Master Plans Participated in designing comprehensive master plans for Kamaran and Mayuon Islands, as well as designing fishing villages and associated facilities on Socotra and Hanish for the General Authority of Yemeni Island Development.
• Academic & Administrative Infrastructure Lead designer for the Queen Arwa University buildings and administrative complexes for the Yemeni Public Electricity Corporation.
• Heritage Preservation in Old Sana'a Extensive fieldwork in the restoration, sustainable preservation, and cultural advocacy of historical buildings within the Old City of Sana'a.

Academic Research & Open Science

Dr. Amer's research heavily emphasizes sustainability and the spatial order of Islamic cities. He has actively presented his findings at major conferences, including events at Sana'a University and Lebanon University. Scholars and students can explore his prominent indexed studies through the links below:

• Knowledge City: The Taiz City Chance for Sustainable Development (2014) View Research on Google Scholar →
• Hammams in the Urban Spatial Order of Islamic City - Case Study: Sana'a (2013) View Research on Google Scholar →
• The Identity of Islamic Cities Spatial Construction (Ph.D. Thesis) View Thesis Citations →

The inclusion of such experienced architectural visionaries in the academic community ensures that engineering students at AUHD receive an education grounded in both deep historical context and modern, large-scale urban planning strategies.