Postdoctoral Research Associate in Digital Creativity & User Experience | School of Design and Creative Arts, Loughborough University |United Kingdom
Dr. Ahmed Ehab Abdelsalam is a visionary academic and professional specializing in Digital Architecture, Digital Creativity, and User Experience Design within Extended Realities. Currently serving as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Loughborough University, Dr. Abdelsalam is dedicated to advancing sustainable and interactive urban designs. His multidisciplinary expertise spans teaching, research, and industry collaboration, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to reimagine education and urban landscapes.
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Strengths for the Awards
- Expertise and Innovation in Digital Architecture and Extended Reality:
- Dr. Ahmed Ehab Abdelsalam has substantial expertise in digital architecture, sustainable urban design, and extended reality. His work in interactive VR co-design techniques and digital twins is pioneering in enhancing user engagement and urban development.
- Extensive Academic and Professional Experience:
- Over a decade of experience in academia and practice, ranging from teaching design communication to leading innovative research labs at prestigious universities such as Loughborough University and the University of Nottingham.
- Significant Research Contributions:
- Authored several high-impact publications in fields like sustainable architecture, VR-mediated co-design, and urban resilience. His studies offer practical and theoretical advancements, making significant contributions to urban design and digital creativity.
- Recognized Excellence:
- Recipient of multiple academic and professional awards, including the University of Loughborough Teaching Best Practice Award (2024) and endorsement by the Royal Academy of Engineering for the Global Talent Visa. These accolades underline his ability to innovate and excel in his field.
Education 🎓
- PhD in Architecture Design-Social Science (2019–2023)
Awarded by the University of Nottingham, Dr. Abdelsalam’s doctoral research, “Resilient Design for London’s Elevated Social Spaces”, explored VR co-design techniques to boost public engagement in sustainable urban development.
- Master of Architecture in Design (2016–2017)
At the University of Nottingham, he earned a distinction while mastering advanced architectural design and research methods.
- BSc in Architectural Engineering (2009–2014)
Graduating with first-class honors from Loughborough University, his projects included a Free Zone Marina in Egypt and a dissertation on community participation, published through the PLEA Conference 2015.
Experience 💼
- Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Loughborough University (2023–Present)
Leading the Digital Creativity Lab and spearheading VR-based education initiatives.
- Researcher, Derby Urban Sustainable Transition (2022–2024)
Engaged with stakeholders to integrate VR into urban sustainability projects in Derby.
- Hourly Paid Lecturer, Nottingham Trent University (2021–2022)
Delivered design communication modules using advanced tools like Revit and Enscape.
- Assistant Lecturer, British University in Egypt (2014–2019)
Guided students through architectural design and organized field trips to historic sites.
Dr. Abdelsalam’s research focuses on:
- Virtual Reality in Urban Design: Developing immersive environments to enhance public engagement.
- Sustainable Urban Spaces: Merging technology with resilient design.
- Digital Twins and AI: Exploring how emerging technologies can revolutionize co-design processes.
Awards and Honors 🏆
- Teaching Best Practice Award 2024, Loughborough University.
- Global Talent Visa – Exceptional Promise, endorsed by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
- Faculty of Engineering Research Excellence Scholarship, University of Nottingham.
- Winner of Human Factors Research Group Showcase Poster Competition 2021.
Publications 📚
- Enhancing public engagement in architectural design: A comparative analysis of advanced virtual reality approaches in building information modeling and gamification techniques
- Authors: A Ehab, G Burnett, T Heath
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 27
- Generative AI for immersive experiences: Integrating text-to-image models in VR-mediated co-design workflows
- Authors: C Bussell, A Ehab, D Hartle-Ryan, T Kapsalis
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 13
- Sustainable vertical urbanism as a design approach to change the future of hyper-density cities
- Authors: AE Abdelsalam
- Year: 2018
- Citations: 13
- Exploring immersive co-design: Comparing human interaction in real and virtual elevated urban spaces in London
- Authors: A Ehab, T Heath
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 12
- Virtual Reality and the Interactive Design of Elevated Public Spaces: Cognitive Experience vs VR Experience
- Authors: A Ehab, T Heath, G Burnett
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 4
- Rethinking the Design of Vertical Green Spaces in the Post-pandemic Era: Visitor Behaviour and Real-Life Cognitive Experience at Crossrail Place, London
- Authors: A Ehab, T Heath
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 2
- Community participation as a gate to new Egyptian society
- Authors: I Kenawy, A Ehab
- Year: 2015
- Citations: 2
- Elevating the public realm: A framework for designing resilient urban green spaces in hyperdense cities
- Authors: A Ehab, G Burnett, T Heath
- Year: 2025
- Citations: N/A (new publication)
- An Exploration of Immersive Virtual Reality as an Empathic Modelling Tool
- Authors: S Cook, G Burnett, KJ Sung, AE Abdelsalam
- Year: 2024
- Citations: N/A (new publication)
- Resilient design for London’s elevated social spaces: Exploring challenges, opportunities, and harnessing interactive virtual reality co-design approaches for community engagement
- Authors: AE Abdelsalam
- Year: 2023
- Citations: N/A
Conclusion 🌟
Dr. Ahmed Ehab Abdelsalam exemplifies the fusion of academic excellence, innovative research, and impactful teaching. Through his groundbreaking work in digital architecture and urban design, he continues to shape the future of sustainable and interactive environments, inspiring the next generation of architects and designers.
