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Shams is an accomplished assistant professor in the Architecture and Design Department at Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University (PMU), with a strong dedication to academic excellence and research. Passionate about education, she has contributed significantly to the academic community by guiding students and engaging in meaningful scholarly work.
She holds a PhD in Sustainable Architecture from the University of Western Australia, where her research explored lessons from vernacular architecture and their application to sustainable contemporary Saudi homes. She earned her master's degree in Housing from King Faisal University (KFU), focusing on the adaptation of Saudi residents to high-rise apartment living, a relatively new concept in Saudi culture. She also holds a bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture from KFU, where she graduated with honors.
Shams has actively participated in international conferences in Australia and Saudi Arabia, contributing to discussions on sustainable architecture and housing. As a member of the Saudi Council of Engineers, she continues to engage in research and academic initiatives that promote sustainability and innovation in the built environment.
PhD in Architecture, Sustainable Architectural Design, the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts, The University of Western Australia (UWA), Australia.
Master of Architecture, specialized in Housing, College of Architecture and Planning, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Bachelor of Interior Architecture, with honour's, College of Architecture and Planning, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Jung, C. Alshamasi, S. Dal Cin, F. Kassab, M. Beacco, D. Smart Parks for Smart Cities: A Cross-Cultural Framework for Implementing ICT-Enabled Urban Green Spaces in Saudi Arabia (ICSDI 2026), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alshamasi, S. Jung, C. (2025). Towards Sustainable Saudi Housing: Balancing Modernity with Traditional Architectural Practices. Future Cities and Environment Vol.11
Alshamasi, S. M., Bader, H. K., & Jung, C. (2024). Formative dynamics in Gehry's museums: A comparative analysis of Vitra, Guggenheim Bilbao, and Fondation Louis Vuitton. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Management, Education, Social Sciences and Innovation (ICMESSI 2024), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Asian Scholars Network.
Bader, H. K., Alshamasi, S. M., & Jung, C. (2024). Beyond minimalism: Spatial and material integrity in Tadao Ando’s museums. Proceedings of the 4th International Virtual Conference on Education, Social Sciences and Technology (IVEST 2024), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Asian Scholars Network.
Jung, C., & Alshamasi, S. M. (2024). Indoor Air Quality Management in Dubai: Assessing the Efficacy of Air Purifiers, Photocatalysts, and Window Ventilation in Reducing HCHO. Buildings, 14(9), 2815.
2024: Jung, C., Nayfeh, J., Alshamasi, S., Bader, H., Alahmadi, M., (2024). Leveraging Japan’s Smart City Innovations for Sustainable Urban Development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Faleh, M., Alshamasi S., (2024). Learning from tradition in the face of globalization: A comparative study of vernacular and modern housing in the oases of Tunisia and Saudi Arabia. International Association for the study of Traditional Environments. Vol.333, p 51-72.
2019: Peterson, H. P., Al Shamasi, S., & Al Khateeb, M. (2019). Analysis of Spatial Ability Testing Results and Interior Design Program Success for Female University Students in Saudi Arabia. Publication date Dec 2019 publication, The Mattingley Publishing Co., Inc.(SCOPUS)
Alshamasi, S. & Westbrook N. . Contemporary House Form and Sustainability Measures. International Journal of Current Research. Vol.11, Issue 09 Septemb
Un-published research: Transforming the Garage to Commercial Space in the Residential Unit and Its Effect on the Saudi Residential Area
Un-published research: Vocabulary of Vernacular Architecture in Saudi Arabia
2017-2025 Assistant Professor, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Alkhobar
2002-2004 Teacher Assistance, Department of Architecture and Planning College of Interior Architecture, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2017-2025 Assistant Professor, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Alkhobar
2002-2004 Teacher Assistance, Department of Architecture and Planning College of Interior Architecture, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Interior Architect in Chenille Interior Design Office, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia.
Training in Saudi Aramco Oil Company, House Improvement Department: house transformation and design.
Training in Saudi Aramco Oil Company in the Maintenance Department & Saudi Aramco Oil Exhibition.
Design studio III-Architecture
Construction Documents and detail drawing
Design studio I-Fundamentals
Construction Process and Building Economic
Professional Practice-Architecture
Building Systems
Design VIII- Interior Design
Environmental Psychology
Sustainable Design, Historical Buildings, vernacular design and sustainability measures, socio-cultural factors and home environment.
2016- 2026 Member in the Saudi Council of Engineering.
