CURRICULUM VITAE Abdullah Ibn Hussein Alkadi Vice President for Studies, Development and Community Service University of Dammam P.O. Box 2397, Dammam, 31441 Saudi Arabia 0505811576 [email protected] EDUCATION 1996 PhD, Portland State University, USA, Urban and Regional Planning Dissertation: Hedonic Analysis of Housing Prices Near the Portland Urban Growth Boundary 1978 – 1990. 1994 MS, Portland State University, USA, Urban Studies Thesis: The Impact of Urban Growth Boundaries on Housing Prices 1989 MS, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, Urban and Regional Planning Thesis: Urban and Regional Planning Systems in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Nazmi Rating 1984 BS, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, Architecture and Urban Planning PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2013 - Present Vice President for Studies, Development and Community Service, University of Dammam. 2012 - Present Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Architecture and Planning, University of Dammam. 2007 - 2012 Associate Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Architecture and Planning, King Faisal University. 1995 - 2007 Assistant Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Architecture and Planning, King Faisal University. 1988 - 1995 Lecturer, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Architecture and Planning, King Faisal University. 1984 - 1988 Teaching Assistant, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Architecture and Planning, King Faisal University. MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 1988 – Present Saudi Society for Urban Science 1996 – Present Association of Saudi Engineers 2007 – Present Saudi Society for Real Estate Science 2011 – Present Chairman of the Saudi Society for Real Estate Science HONORS, AWARDS, AND FELLOWSHIPS 2013 The Arab Organization for Industry and Mining Award. 1991 - 1996 Scholarship for PhD Studies, Portland State University, USA. 1990 The Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud Award for Academic Excellence in Research TEACHING, SUPERVISION AND MENTORING GRADUATE COURSES 1. Planning Studio, College of Architecture and Planning, UD. 2. Planning and Administration and Legislation, College of Architecture and Planning, UD. 3. Geographical Information Systems (GIS), College of Architecture and Planning, UD. 4. Real Estate Development and Land Use, Real Estate Program, King Saud University. UNDERGRADUATE COURSES • Studio VII, fourth year students, Department of Architecture. • Studio VIII, fourth year students, Department of Architecture. • Studio X, the final studio course in the Department of Architecture. • City Image, Department of Urban and Regional Planning. • Introduction to Urban Planning, Department of Urban and Regional Planning • Structure III: Concrete, College of Architecture and Planning. • Cartography, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Architecture and Planning. • Planning Studio V, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Architecture and Planning. • Planning, Administration and Legislation, College of Architecture and Planning • Planning I, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Architecture and Planning. • Methods and Techniques of Planning II, Department of Urban and Regional Planning. STUDENT SUPERVISION AT UD Thesis Supervision: • Muhsin Badi Al Dawsari, Committee Member, 2007. • Abdulrahman bin Mannaa Al Mannaa, Committee Member, 2008. • Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Khareef, Committee Member, 2009. • Thamer bin Abdullah Al Qusaibi, Committee Member, 2010. • Osama bin Hamed Al Daeligee, Committee Member, 2010 • Mohammed bin Hasan Al Qarni, Committee Member, 2011. • Haya bint Zamil Al Shihail Al Shamri, Committee Member, 2013. Dissertation Supervision • Bandar bin Abdul-Rhaman Al Nameem, Committee Supervisor, 2010. • Muhsin bin Farhan Al Qarani, Committee Member, 2011. • Adel bin Saleh Bourqa, Committee Member, 2013. PUBLICATIONS BOOKS Alkadi, A. (2013) Makkah to Madinah: A Photographic Journey of the Hijrah Route. Orient East Publishers. REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES Alkadi, A. (2012) “Discovery of Milestones on the Caravan Road from Makkah to Madinah using International Monitoring Systems and Geographic Information Systems (GPS),” The Scientific Journal of King Khalid University. Alkadi, A. (2012) “Concept of Geographic Directions in the Holy Qur’an: Field Applications on Events Mentioned in the Quran and the Prophetic Biography,” The Scientific Journal of King Abdulaziz University. Alkadi, A. (2012) “Proposed Mechanism for Using Historical Maps in Pursuing Heritage Landmarks Sites on Modern Digital Maps Using Informatics Technologies: Al Madinah Al Munawarah Case Study,” The Scientific Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Basic and Applied Science, 14:1. Alkadi, A. (2012) “Production of the First Digital Map including all Landmarks of the Prophetic Migration Using GPS and Geographic Information System (GIS),” The Journal of King Saud University, Division of Architecture and Planning, 24. Alkadi, A. (2011) “Maps of the Prophet’s Migration Routes: A Tracing and Analytical Study of Former Graphical Attempts,” The Scientific Journal of King Faisal University, Basic and Applied Science, 2. Alkadi, A. (2010) “Place and Time: Tracing of Milestones of the Prophet’s Migration Route Within Narratives of Scholars from 101 - 1339 AH Using Techniques of Quantative and Diagramic Analysis,” Journal of Al Madinah Al Munawarah Research and Studies Center, 33. Alkadi, A. and Abdulatif, M. (2007) “Characteristics of the Successful Completion of Major Projects: the Architectural Vision for Digging the Trench in the Al Ahzab Battle,” The Journal of Al Madinah Al Munawarah Research and Studies Center. Alkadi, A. and Al Garallah, A. (2007) “Factors Affecting Variation in the Rent of Housing Units in Dammam, Al Khobar and Al Hofuf, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” The Journal of King Faisal University, 8, 53-74. Alkadi, A. (2006) “A Examination of the Shift in Orientation from East to North as a Contemporary Geographical Reference: the Time, the Way and the Impact,” Journal of Al Madinah Al Munawarah Research and Studies Center, 19, 213 - 264. Alkadi, A. (2006) “Planning Characteristics of Mosques in Al Madinah Al Munawarah in the Era of the Messenger, Peace be Upon Him,” The Scientific Journal of the College of Engineering, Al Mineya University, Egypt, 5:1, 103 – 117. Alkadi, A. (2005) “Use of the Geographical Information System GIS in Social Development in Urban Areas: A Case study of Charity Organizations in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia,” Journal of Engineering Science, University of Asyut, Egypt, 33:5, 2019 – 2034. Alkadi, A., Al Garallah, A. and Al Dyofi, A. (2001) “Factors Affecting Variation of Rent of Housing Units in Al Khobar,” Journal of King Saud University, Engineering Science. Conference, Workshop and Seminar Presentations and Publications Alkadi, A. (2013, October) “Special Studies Center, UD: Knowledge, Economic and Social Development,” The Sixth International Arab Conference: Information Technology as a Vehicle for Coping with Development and Innovation, under the auspices of His Majesty, King Muhammad VI, Rabat, Morocco. Alkadi, A. (2013, October) “Project of the Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Center for Facilitated Housing: Sustainable Development,” The Sixth International Arab Conference: Information Technology as Vehicle for Coping with Development and Innovation, under the auspices of His Majesty, King Muhammad VI, Rabat, Morocco. Alkadi, A. (2013, May) “Mechanisms for Tracing Heritage Landmarks from Historical Maps,” Dara of King Abdulaziz, Towards Historical Geographic Information System for Makkah Al Mukarramah Workshop. Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2013, April) “Quality Support in Higher Education: Experiences of the University of Dammam”, The National Committee for Assessment and Academic Accreditation in cooperation with University of Dammam, 3rd International Conference on Quality Assurance in Post-Secondary Education. Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2013, April) “A Digital Map for the Location of Sites Where Verses of the Holy Qur’an Were Revealed,” The Interactive Digital Encyclopedia of Sites and Times of Location of Holy Qur’an Verses. The Eighth National Meeting on Geographic Information Systems in Saudi Arabia.” Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2013, March) The Second Conference on Post-graduate Studies and Scientific Research. College of Arts, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2012, December) “The Location of Diyar Bani Saad as a Part of the Historic Atlas of the Prophet’s Biography,” Seminar, Dara of King Abdulaziz, Center for Makkah Al Mukarramah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2012, December) The First Meeting on the National Infra-structure of Geographical Data: Experiences of Government Authorities. The National Committee for the Geographical Information Systems Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2012, November) “Measuring the Decrease of Agricultural Area through History Using Satellite Technology and Geographic Information Systems,” Meeting on Sustainability of Agriculture at Al Hasa Oasis. Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2012, September) “The Role and Contribution of Geography in Comparative Religion Studies,” Seminar, The Saudi Geographic Society, University of King Saud, Riyadh. Alkadi, A. (2012) “The Digital, Spatial, Interactive guide for Makkah Al Mukarramah, Madinah Al Munawarah and the Holy Sites,” The Use of GIS in Electronic Services, Geographic Information Systems Meeting, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2012, April/May) “Using GIS and GPS in Tracing the Prophet’s Travel Route,” The Seventh National Meeting on GIS in Saudi Arabia, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2012, March) ”Finding the Location of the Hunain Battlefield as part of the Historic Atlas of the Prophet (pbuh)”, Dara of King Abdulaziz, Seminar for the Biography Center for Makkah Al Mukarramah’s History, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2011, December) “The Digital, Spatial, Interactive guide for Makkah Al Mukarramah, Madinah Al Munawarah and the Holy Sites,” The Fifth Arab Conference on Industrial and Networking Information: The Role of Information and Communication in the Transformation to a Knowledge-based Society, under the auspices of King Muhammad VI, Rabat, Morocco. Alkadi, A. (2011, December) “Roads and Routes of the Pilgrim Hajj,” Dara of King Abdulaziz, Seminar, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2011, June) “Applying Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in identifying the Archeological Sites on the Caravan Route,” The Arts and Culture Club in Jeddah in Cooperation with the Blocks Cultural Centers’ Society in Makkah Province, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2011, April) “Documentation of Recently Discovered Main Milestones on the Caravan Route in the Al Hijaz Region Incorporating GPS and GIS Technologies,” The Sixth National Meeting on the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2011)“The Impact of Facilitated Housing on Socio-Economic Development,” The First Symposium on the Facilitated Housing Experience, The King Abdullah Foundation for Developmental Housing, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2011, May) “Leadership in the School Environment,” Education Requirements Under a Knowledge-based Society, fourth meeting, The General Directorate for Education and Orientation in cooperation with Saudi ARAMCO and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Eastern Provence, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2010, October) “The Role of Facilitated Housing in Urban Development,” The First Symposium Urban Development and Durable Houses organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Cooperation with University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. “Using GIS: A Chain of Recently Discovered Equidistant Milestones,” The 30th International Conference on the Users of ESRI Programs (GIS), San Diego, California, USA, 2010. Alkadi, A. (2010, June) “Development of Heritage Landmarks: an Approach for Realizing Overall Sustainable Development by using the Prophet’s Migration Route in Saudi Arabia,” The Second Planning Day. The College of Architecture and Planning, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2010, June) “Social Awareness and Policies of Urban Areas in Saudi Arabia,” A lecture delivered on behalf of her Royal Princess Nawf bint Mohammed bin Fahad, The Second Planning Day, College of Architecture and Planning, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2010, January) “Historic Maps: A Prototype is Considered for Madinah,” The 29th Annual Conference on the Users of ESRI (GIS) Programs, San Diego, California, USA. Alkadi, A. (2010, January 10-12) “A Case Study of the Prophet Migration Route in Saudi Arabia,” Development of Heritage Monuments as an Approach to the Realization of Comprehensive, Sustainable Development, The First International Meeting on City Planning, Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2010) “Historic Maps: A Prototype is Considered for Madinah,” The 29th Annual Conference on the Users of ESRI (GIS) Programs, San Diego, California, USA. Alkadi, A. (2009, December) “Recording the Information of Historic Relics and Their Value to the Tourism Industry: The Archeological History of Al Madinah Al Munawarah,” The 4th Arab Conference on Networks and Industrial Information, Under the Auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2009, March) “Development of a Geographic Coding System and its Application or Place Development in Saudi Arabia,” Symposium on Digital Geographical Information Systems and their Role on Supporting Geographical Decisions, Arab Organization for Administrative Development and The Saudi Arabian Standards and Metrology Organization, Sharm Al Sheikh, Egypt. Alkadi, A. (2008, May) “Discovery of the Arab Standard Mile Using GPS – GIS,” Application of Geographic Information Systems, The National Symposium organized by the Saudi Arabia Standards and Metrology Organization in coordination with the International Standards Organization (ISO), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2008, April) “The Philosophy of Housing Design Projects of Prince Mohammed bin Fahad bin Abdulaziz’s Center for Facilitated Housing,” The Second Symposium on Charitable and Facilitated Housing in Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2008, April) “Tracing the Milestones of the Prophet’s Migration Route Using Geographical Information System (GIS) and the Global Positioning System (GPS),” Geographical Information Systems in Saudi Arabia, Third annual conference, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2008, February) “Location Based Electronic Services,” The 3rd Meeting on The Electronic Services in the Eastern Province, Third annual conference. Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2008) “Study of the Future Vision of the Municipal Council and the Development of its Procedures,” Roles of Electronic Services in the Realization of Administrative Reform Objectives, The Emirate of the Eastern Province and The Municipal Council of the Eastern Province, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2007) “The Future of Survey Studies of Growth Centers and their Development Through Satellite Images and Rules of Geographic Data,” The Growth Centers of ‘Asir Province, University of King Khalid, Abha, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2007, December) “The Geographic Coding System and its Application on the Provision of Electricity Services,” The Fifth Customer Service Meeting of the Saudi Electricity Company, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2006, February) The National Meeting of the Directorates of Administrative Development in the Provinces, Emirate of the Eastern Province, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2005) “Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Social Welfare Work in Saudi Arabia,” The ESRI Users’ Conference, Kuwait. Alkadi, A. (2005) “ The Project for Orientation and Household Production,” Towards Application of Better Social Services, the second annual meeting of the Charitable Organization in the Madinah Province, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2004) “Measurement of Administrative Performance and the list of Balance Objectives,” The Administrative Development of the Regions’ Emirates, first annual meeting. Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2004) Conference on Users of ESRI in the Middle East and Africa, (Global Geographic Coding System) Dubai, UAE. Alkadi, A. (2004) “The National Charitable Fund from a Specialized Perspective,” Social Awareness with the Issue of Poverty in Saudi Arabia: Social Dialogue, The National Charitable Fund in Saudi Arabia. A study presented to his Highness, the Minister of Social Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2004) “Affordable Housing Standards for Low Income Individuals in Saudi Arabia,” The European Network for Housing Research, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom. Alkadi, A. (2003) “The Distinctive Number of Geographical Locations (Land Plots),” Meeting of the directors and heads of the Saudi Electricity Company and Water Directorate in the Eastern Province, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2003) “Tackling Poverty from an Applicable, Scientific Perspective,” The National Charitable Fund. Alkadi, A. (2003) “Ways to Activate Sources of Support and Develop Resources for the Care of the Prisoners’ Families,” The First National Meeting on Prisoner Care in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2003) “Department of Resource Development in the Charitable Organizations: Analysis of Performance and Factors of Success,” The First Annual Meeting of Charitable Societies in Madinah Al Munawarah, Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2002) “Distinguished Experiences in Social Work,” The first meeting of the Charitable Societies in Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Social Affairs, under the Auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Shrines, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2002) “Childhood Versus Urbanism”, The Arab World Conference, Amman, Jordan. Alkadi, A. (2001) Utilizing GIS to serve the Disabled Persons, The twenty-first Annual International Conference on Users of ESRI and GIS Programs, San Diego California, USA. Alkadi, A. (2001) “Creation of Urban Environment for Disabled Persons,” The National Meeting of the Umran Society, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2001) “Significance of Using Technologies in Spatial and Human Services,” Meeting of Employees in the Government Sectors, Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2001) “Development of Work Societies and Social Organizations in the Era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques,” The National Meeting on the Twentieth Anniversary of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Fahd’s Assumption of Power, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2001) “Social Services and the Future Careers of Graduates Specialized in Social Work,” The First Symposium on Planning and Social Development, University of Al Qura, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Alkadi, A. (2000) “Finding a Location via Arc View GIS,” The Twentieth Annual International Conference on Users of ESRI (GIS) Programs, San Diego, California, USA. Alkadi, A. (2000) “Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Social Development,” The First Annual Meeting of the Charitable Organizations in the Eastern Province, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.