Dr Ehab Kamel
Senior Lecturer
Profile
Biography
Ehab Kamel brings a wealth of experience to the field of architecture as an educator, researcher, and designer, accumulating over twenty-five years of international practice. His research interests focus on architectural and urban design, with a particular emphasis on contextual interpretation strategies for cultural heritage sites and architecture for wellbeing, shaping his pedagogical approach, notably in design studio settings.
Dr. Kamel earned his PhD in Architecture from the University of Nottingham (UK) in 2011. His professional journey includes a decade in architectural practice across the Middle East and North Africa, where he contributed to and spearheaded various design projects encompassing residential, healthcare, educational, commercial, and cultural sectors. His teaching experience extends across Egypt, China, and the UK, including a pivotal role in establishing the Architecture Programme at the University of Nottingham in China (Ningbo).
Prior to joining the University of York in December 2024, to establish the new architecture programmes, Dr. Kamel served as the course leader for the undergraduate Architecture course and led the PhD programmes at the Grenfell-Baines Institute of Architecture, UCLan. His teaching experience spans across the undergraduate, masters teaching and PhD supervision.
In his role at the University of York, he looks forward to fostering a dynamic learning environment that merges research insights with practical design experiences, preparing the next generation of architects and architectural researchers to engage critically with the challenges and opportunities of the built environment.
For any inquiries or collaborations, Ehab welcomes discussions and exchange of ideas within the architectural community and beyond.
Departmental roles
- Programme Director for BA (Hons) Architecture
- Director of Teaching and Learning
- Chair of Board of Studies
- Admissions Tutor
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