Ashraf Aly Ibrahim nessim

Associate Professor at Architecture Engineering

Career Information

Academic Information

Brief

Dr. Nessim obtained his B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt in 2000. He was ranked among the top 5 out of 240 students in his class; thus, he was appointed as a teaching assistant at the same Architectural Department. Dr. Nessim is no stranger to the higher education field, having spent ten years as a Demonstrator and a Lecturer Assistant at the Department of Architecture (FEDA), Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, which taught him the importance of being up-to-date regarding the scientific material and various course contents. Dr. Nessim’s Master of Science was related mainly to the environmental studies with special focus on Daylighting. He was granted his M.Sc. degree in 2006 fom Ain Shams University. On the other hand, his Philosophical Doctorate main theme was the exterior lighting of heritage buildings and the surrounding environment. He was granted his Ph.D. degree in 2011. Currently, Dr. Nessim is a Lecturer in the Architecture Field and holds his Ph.D. degree from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. As for his professional practice, Dr. Nessim worked, since he graduated, as a part-time expert with two national architectural firms for several projects located in Egypt, U.A.E., and Sultanate of Oman. He also collaborated with several international firms. Dr. Nessim attended several training courses of which: Effective Teaching, Modern Directions in Teaching, University Lecturer Preparation Course, Research Preparation, Writing, and Publishing in International Journals, Effective Presentation, and LEED GA preparation course. Dr Nessim has several published scientific researches, participated in organizing several international conferences and workshops, and attended a number of architectural related conferences. Dr. Nessim joined the British University in Egypt (BUE) in 2014 till 2018. Dr Nessim is currently the Unit Head of the Enviromental Architecture and Urbanism Program at the ICHEP, Faculty of Engineering (FoE), Ain Shams University (ASU)
Research Interests:
1. Building Science.
2. Environmental Control.
3. Day lighting in building and its impact on other Environmental aspects.
4. Artificial lighting with special focus on façade & landscape lighting.
5. Integration of natural and artificial lighting.
6. Sustainability and the built environment.
7. Building Services.
Consultation Expertise:
1. Façade and landscape lighting studies.
2. Daylighting studies for different projects.
3. Design and site supervision for LEED NC Gold Certified administrative buildings.
4. Design of multi-use buildings.
5. Technical review of the design drawings for several new universities.

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Publications

1. Nessim, A.A., Khodeir, L.M., " Evaluating the Visual and Light Pollution from Outdoor Advertising in Egyptian Streets ", Journal of Engineering and applied science, 2020
2. , " Changing Skills for Architecture Students Employability: Analysis of Job Market Versus Architecture Education in Egypt ", Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2020
3. Hisham Abusaada, Abeer Elshater, Ashraf Neseem, Maha Fouad, " Convivial Evening Atmospheres in Old Cairo: Urban Planning and Design Toolkit ", Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 2024
4. , " Evaluating the Visual and Light Pollution form Outdoor Advertising in Egyptian Streets ", Cairo University Journal of Engineering and Applied Science (JEAS), 2020
5. , " Visual Comfort in Elder Care Facilities: Promoting Environmental Gerontology Theory ", The 4th International edition of: On Improving Sustainability Concept in Developing Countries – ISCDCs, 2020
6. , " Double-Skin Facades In Healing Environments: An Approach For Enhancing Daylighting Performance In South-Oriented Patient Rooms In Cairo, Egypt ", University of Helwan, Faculty of Engineering, Mataria, Engineering Research Journal (ERJ), 2020
7. Khodeir, L.M., Nessim, A.A., " Changing Skills for Architecture Students Employability: Analysis of Job Market versus Architecture Education in Egypt ", Ain Shams Engineering Journal (ASEJ), 2019
8. , " Tracing the Impact of Teaching Sustainable Design on Design Projects in Architectural Freshman Level ", - Third International Conference of Architecture and Urban Planning (AR-UP 2019), “Architecture & Urbanism… A Smart Outlook”, 2019
9. , " Visual Pollution: An Approach to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Light Pollution in Egypt ", Third International Conference of Architecture and Urban Planning (AR-UP 2019), “Architecture & Urbanism… A Smart Outlook”, 2019
10. Khodeir, L.M., Nessim, A.A., " BIM2BEM Integrated Approach: Examining Status of the Adoption of Building Information Modelling and Building Energy Models in Egyptian Architectural Firms ", Ain Shams Engineering Journal (ASEJ), 2018
11. , " Process Oriented Guided Experiential Learning as an Innovative Teaching Method in Lighting Education ", Journal of Engineering Sciences (JES), Faculty of Engineering, Assuit University, 2017
12. , " Enhancing the Performance of Daylighting in Toplit Drawing Halls Using Diva-for-Rhino as One of the Simulations Programs: A Case Study of drawing Halls in Cairo, Egypt as a Hot Arid Climate ", Journal of Engineering Sciences (JES), Faculty of Engineering, Assuit University, 2017
13. , " Environmental Approach for Façade Cladding in Office Buildings in Egypt ", Journal of Al Azhar University Engineering Sector (JAUES), 2017
14. , " Smart Learning Spaces: Moving Towards a Smart Campus ", Engineering Research Journal, Faculty of Engineering Shoubra, Banha University, 2015
15. , " Top-lighting in Multi-Sport Hall: Simulation Analysis for Daylighting Performance under Sunny Clear Sky ", Engineering Research Journal, Faculty of Engineering Shoubra, Banha University, 2015
16. , " Painting with Light: A Comprehensive Approach for The Façade Illumination ", Journal of Al-Azhar University Engineering Section (JAUES), 2011
17. Ahmed Abdelaziz Ragheb Shahin 1,* , Ashraf Nessim 1 , Mohammed Steit 1, " Bio-based Adaptive Skins: Investigating the Impact of Using Shapemorphing Skins on the Energy Consumption of Administrative Buildings ", Engineering Research Journal (ERJ), 2023

Research Projects

Project Title: Climate Resilient Energy Efficient Low-income Housing in Egypt (CRLiH)
Collaboration between Faculty of Engineering at Ain Shams University and University of East London
Egypt-UK Cooperation: International Science Partnerships Fund Research Collaborations Grant, International Cooperation Grants, Non-Industrial sector, International grant, Funded by BC & STDF.
Project duration 24 months.
Project ID 50152.
Start date: 9/4/2025.