Profile
Dr. Farouk Daghistani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of ِArchitecture & Planning (FAP), King Abdulaziz University (KAU). He obtained a PhD degree in urban and regional sciences from Texas A&M University in 2007. He is a textbook author and a registered inventor in the USPTO. He occupied many leadership positions including Deputy Director of the Centre of Excellence in Environmental Studies in KAU, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research in FAP and Vice Dean of FAP. His research interest is focused on sustainable development and public participation in urban and rural decision making.
Education
- 1995
Bachelor degree from Depatment of Landscape ArchiteFaculty of Environmental Desig, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية
- 2000
Master degree from Depatment of Landscape ArchiteCollege of Architecture and Ur, University of Colorado, دينفر، كولورادو, امــريــكـا
- 2007
Doctorate degree from Depatment of Landscape ArchiteCollege of Architecture, Texas A&M, كولج ستيشن، تكساس, امــريــكـا
Research Interests
- Sustainable development in urban design
- Sustainable tourism
- Pedestrian networks in the built environments
- Safety and accessibility of pedestrians in car parking
- Product design
Scientific interests
In addition to the research interests mentioned above, I have an interest in generating ideas and inventions
Courses
| Introduction to Environmental Design |
181 |
LA |
| Graduation Projects Studio |
499 |
LA |
| Advanced LA Studio II (MLA prog.) |
602 |
LA |
| Design Processes in LA Studio III |
294 |
LA |