Ayman Mohamed Assem Ahmed Ismail

Professor at Architecture Engineering

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Academic Information

Brief

Dr. Ayman M. Assem is a distinguished architect, educator, and researcher specializing in computational design and its integration into architectural practice and education. With over two decades of experience, he has made a profound impact on the fields of architectural design, urban planning, and digital innovation. Dr. Assem earned his Bachelor's (2001), Master’s (2007), and Ph.D. (2011) degrees in Architectural Engineering from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, where he currently serves as a Professor of Architecture in the Faculty of Engineering.
Since 2002, Dr. Assem has been deeply involved in advancing architectural education, fostering a design culture that embraces algorithmic thinking, generative design, and responsive systems. He is the Unit Head of the Architectural Engineering Program and the Director of the Digital Experimentation Lab (DE-Lab) at the Center of Excellence for Energy. DE-Lab functions as a pioneering hub for digital experimentation, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
His research focuses on computational design, design computing, interactive and responsive environments, AI-driven design processes, and parametric architecture. Dr. Assem has led and contributed to numerous initiatives exploring the future of digital design, both in academia and the profession, often mentoring students and professionals in emerging design technologies.
In addition to his academic leadership, Dr. Assem is a registered Architectural Consultant Engineer with the Egyptian Engineering Syndicate and founder of UDAAR for Engineering Consultancy and Technology Solutions, a forward-thinking design office committed to integrating technology with visionary architecture.
Recognized for his pioneering work in computational design, Dr. Assem continues to influence the next generation of architects by bridging the gap between digital tools and creative design thinking.

Articles

1. Ayman Assem. (2025). Biomimetic Responsive Space Divider for Co-Working Environments: An Interactive Design Approach, JES Journal of Engineering Sciences, 53(2), 80-99.
2. Ayman Assem. (2025). Bridging Physical and Digital Realms: An Innovative AI-Driven Methodology for Architectural Conceptualization, JES Journal of Engineering Sciences, 53(1), 59-79.
3. Ayman Assem. (2024). Smart Staircase: Interactive Design for Social Distancing and Crowd Management, JES Journal of Engineering Sciences, 52(6), 739-756.
4. Fouad, A.S., Ezzeldin, M., Ayman Assem. (2024). A novel framework for the application of topology optimization in lightweight structures. Architecture and Engineering, 9(3), 3-14.
5. Ayman Assem, Hassan, D.K. (2024). Biophilia in the workplace: A pilot project for a living wall using an interactive parametric design approach. Architecture and Engineering, 9(1), 3-16.
6. Ayman Assem, Mai, K. (2023). The Utilization of Algorithms in the Evaluation of Space Layout Planning in Inpatient Departments, International Journal of Architectural Engineering and Urban Research, 6(2), 220-247.
7. Sally, S., Ayman Assem, Fatema, M. (2023). Enhancing Indoor Environmental Quality in the Post-Pandemic Era: Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 12(9).
8. Nihal, M., Shaimaa, K., Hanan, S., Ayman Assem. (2023). Computational Design Approach for Applying Neuro-Architecture Principles in Healthcare Facilities, Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ), 28(3).
9. Ayman Assem, Merna, S. (2023). Computational Design Approach for Applying Neuro-Architecture Principles in Healthcare Facilities, Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ),28(3).
10. Darwish, M., Kamel, S., Ayman Assem. (2023). Extended reality for enhancing spatial ability in architecture design education. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 14(6), 102104.
11. Darwish, M., Kamel, S., Ayman Assem. (2023). A Theoretical Model of Using Extended Reality in Architecture Design Education, Engineering Research Journal (Shoubra).
12. Fouad, A.S., Ezzeldin, M., Ayman Assem. (2023). Application Of Parametric Design In Lightweight Shell Structures, Engineering Research Journal (Shoubra).
13. Nady, A., Hassan, D.K., Ayman Assem. (2022).A Proposed Framework for Automated Evaluation of Architectural Spatial Configurations Using Fuzzy Logic Approach, JES Journal of Engineering Sciences, 51(1), 19-48.
14. Rana, E., Hassan, D.K., Ayman Assem. (2022). Practices of Biophilic Patterns in Workplace Design, Engineering Research Journal (Shoubra).
15. Sondos, E., Hassan, D.K., Ayman Assem. (2022). Investigating Bio-Inspired Approaches for Designing Psycho-Oncological Support Units in Egypt, Engineering Research Journal (Helwan).
16. Lina, M., Gabr, M., Ayman Assem. (2021). Legalization frameworks in building regulations and their relationship with the Reconciliation Law in Egypt, JES Journal of Engineering Sciences, 50(1), 01-25.
17. Ezzeldin, M., Ayman Assem., Abdelmohsen, S. (2021). Automated assessment of architectural spatial layout configurations using fuzzy logic. Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research, 15(2), 328-343.
18. Ezzeldin, M., Ayman Assem. (2020). GIS-Based Spatio-temporal Analysis for Social Events in Urban Public Spaces. Architecture and Urbanism: A Smart Outlook.
19. Abdelmohsen, S., Ayman Assem., Ezzeldin, M. (2020). School2Share (S2S): A Computational Approach for the Efficient Management of Shared Facilities in Egypt. Architecture and Urbanism: A Smart Outlook.
20. Ayman Assem., Abdelmohsen, S., Ezzeldin, M. (2020). Smart management of the reconstruction process of post-conflict cities. Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research, 14(2), 325-343.
21. Alaa, E., Gabr, M., Ayman Assem, Samir, T. (2020). Evaluating the Quality of the Outdoor Environment of Primary School, Architecture and Urbanism: A Smart Outlook.
22. El-Nably, M., Mansour, Y., Ayman Assem, Aya, E. (2020). The Impact of City Branding and Community Perception Through Social Media on Housing Occupancy Rates: The Case Of El-Shorouk City, Egypt, Conference: SPACE International Conference on Sustainable Architecture, Planning and Urban Design.
23. Ayman Assem., Abdelmohsen, S., Ezzeldin, M. (2019). A Fuzzy-Based Approach for Evaluating Existing Spatial Layout Configurations. Proceedings of the eCAADe/SIGRADI International Conference.
24. Moataz, A., Mansour, Y., Gabr, M., Ayman Assem. (2017). Measuring Urban Quality Of Life Case Study Of Madinet Nasr, Journal of Al-Azhar University Engineering Sector (JAUES).
25. Heba, M., Ashour, A., Laila, K., Ayman Assem. (2017). A Study of the Possibility of Integrating the Economic Activity within the Accommodation as an Approach to Solve the Problem of Low-Income Housing in Egypt
26. Ayman Assem., Abdelmohsen, S., Ezzeldin, M., (2016). A Heuristic Approach for the Automated Generation of Furniture Layout Schemes in Residential Spaces, DCC'16, Seventh International Conference On Design Computing And Cognition.

Publications

1. AYMAN ASSEM, MERNA SAFWAT, " COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN APPROACH FOR APPLYING NEURO-ARCHITECTURE PRINCIPLES IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES ", Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ), 2023
2. NIHAL MORSI, SHAIMAA KAMEL, HANAN SABRY, AYMAN ASSEM, " COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTURAL SPACE PLANNING OF COMMERCIAL EXHIBITIONS - A FRAMEWORK FOR VISITORS INTERACTION USING PARAMETRIC DESIGN AND AGENT-BASED MODELING ", Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ), 2023