Funded Research

2025–2026, Principal Investigator: TRANSABE-EDU: Transcending Architecture, Design, and Built Environment Frontiers: A Cross-Cultural Educational Initiative. Collaboration between University of Northumbria and Galala University, Egypt. Funder: British Council – Going Global Partnerships. Report: Salama, A. M., Mahgoub, Y. O. M., Johnston, L., Patil, M. P., Tahoun, Z., Hamza, N., & Al-Oufy, A. (2025). British Council, United Kingdom.

2025–2026, Co-Investigator: TNE-WID: Wellbeing and Inclusive Design Diploma. Collaboration between University of Newcastle, University of Northumbria, and Tanta University, Egypt. Funder: British Council – Going Global Partnerships.

2023–2024, Principal Investigator (with Co-Investigator Madhavi Patil): Technology Enabled Co-Assessment of Buildings and Urban Open Spaces in British City Centres. Funder: University of Northumbria Internal Research Competitive Grants – Seed Funding.

2023, Report: Digital Built Environment and Data Science. Motawa, I., Salama, A. M., & Thurairajah, N. Funder/Commissioner: Council of the Heads of Built Environment, United Kingdom.

2022–2025, Primary Investigator/Supervisor: 2 Fully Funded PhD International Studentships. Competitive awards: a) The Quality of Urban Life in Post-Industrial Cities, and b) Inclusivity in Urban Open Spaces. Funder: University of Northumbria – Competitive International Studentship Awards.

2023–2025, Academic Consultant: Strategic Gears, Architecture and Design Commission, Ministry of Culture, Saudi Arabia. Main author and key advisor for Academic Excellence in Architectural and Design Education: Guidance and Strategic Framework, Riyadh. Funder/Commissioner: Architecture and Design Commission, Ministry of Culture, Saudi Arabia. Report: Salama, A. M. (2023). Excellence in Architecture and Design Education: Guidance and Strategic Framework. Ministry of Culture, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

2020–2021, Principal Investigator/Project Lead: From Crises to Urban Resilience, Health, and the Environment in Europe. In collaboration with UN Habitat. Funder: World Health Organization (WHO) European Region – WHO Europe Office, Bonn/Brussels. Report: Salama, A. M. (2021). European Cities: Building Better Urban Futures. WHO-Europe Office, Bonn, Germany.

2020–2021, Co-Investigator: Navigating COVID-19 Related Transitions and Transformations of Economically Marginalised Women Entrepreneurs within Urban Poor Communities of the Greater Cairo Region in Egypt (GCR). In collaboration with academics from the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strathclyde School of Business. Funder: Scottish Funding Council, ESRC Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF), COVID-19 Response Award.

2018–2021, Principal Investigator: KA07 – EU+: PhD Students' Mobility with the University of Belgrade, Serbia. In collaboration with academics from the University of Strathclyde and the Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade, Serbia. Funder: Erasmus+, European Commission.

2018–2019, Co-Investigator: Re-enterprising the 'Forgotten Villages' of Greater Cairo through Female Micro-Entrepreneurship. In collaboration with academics from the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strathclyde School of Business. Funder: Scottish Funding Council, ESRC Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF), Pump Priming 2018/19.

2016–2019, Principal Investigator: BC-SDBE: Building Capacity: Sustainable Development of the Built Environment. In collaboration with University of East London. Funder: British Council Newton Institutional Links Project, United Kingdom.

2016–2019, Principal Investigator: Knowledge Labs for Sustainable and Resilient Environments (KLABs). In collaboration with academics from the University of Strathclyde, 3 European countries, and 7 West Balkan countries. Funder: European Commission. Report: Dimitrijevic, B., Salama, A. M., & Grierson, D. (2018). Knowledge Labs for Sustainable and Resilient Environments (KLABs). European Commission, Brussels, Belgium.

2015–2020, Primary Investigator/Supervisor: 4 Fully Funded PhD Home Studentships. Competitive awards: a) Characterisation of Architecture and Urbanism of Cities in the Global South, b) The Quality of Urban Life in Sub-Saharan African Cities, c) Contextual Characteristics of Housing Transformations in North African Cities. Funder: University of Strathclyde – Competitive Home Studentship Awards.

2015–2019, Lead Principal Investigator: Investigating Housing Typologies in Multi-Cultural Societies of the Gulf Region. In collaboration with Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. Funder: NPRP – National Priorities Research Program, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), 7th Cycle, Project #07-960-5-135. Report: Salama, A. M., Ibrahim, H. G., & Wiedmann, F. (2019). Housing Typologies in Multi-Cultural Societies of the Gulf Region. Qatar National Research Fund, Doha, Qatar.

2014, Principal Investigator: Commissioned Research for the Catalogue of the Pavilion of the Kingdom of Bahrain at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2014. Chapter titled: A Century of Architecture in the Arabian Peninsula: Evolving Isms and Multiple Architectural Identities in a Growing Region. Funder/Commissioner: Ministry of Culture, Kingdom of Bahrain.

2011–2014, Lead Principal Investigator: Investigating the Qualities of the Urban Environment in Emerging Regional Metropolis. In collaboration with Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany. Funder: NPRP – National Priorities Research Program, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), 3rd Cycle, Project #09-1083-6–023. Report: Salama, A. M., Wiedmann, F., Thierstein, A., Conventz, S., & Al Qattan, W. (2014). Investigating the Qualities of the Urban Environment in Emerging Regional Metropolises. Qatar National Research Fund, Doha, Qatar.

2012–2013, Co-Investigator: The Nature of Architecture and Public Space in Globalized Cities. Funder: UREP – Undergraduate Research Experience Program, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), 11th Cycle, Project #11-075-5-012. Report: Salama, H. S., & Salama, A. M. (2013). The Nature of Public Space in Globalizing Doha. Qatar National Research Fund, Doha, Qatar.

2011–2012, Report: The Impact of Spatial Qualities on Employees' Satisfaction and Productivity in Work Environments. Mathew, L., & Salama, A. M. Funder: Qatar National Research Fund, Doha, Qatar.

2010–2011, Principal Investigator: Exploring Active and Experiential Learning Mechanisms in Architectural and Urban Education. Funder: UREP – Undergraduate Research Experience Program, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), Cycle 8, Project #08-142-6–015.

2009–2010, Principal Investigator: Incorporating Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) into a Lecture-Based Module in Architecture. Funder: CILASS – Centre for Inquiry-Based Learning in the Arts and Social Sciences, Higher Education Academy and University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. Report: Salama, A. M. (2010). Incorporating Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) into a Lecture-Based Module in Architecture. CILASS, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom.

2007–2008, Principal Investigator: Awareness-Based Assessment Methods of School Buildings in Qatar. Funder: UREP – Undergraduate Research Experience Program, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF). Report: Salama, A. M., Sated, T., Shorouk, B., & Al-Khalifa, M. et al. (2008). Sustainable Learning Environments: Awareness-Based Assessment Methods for School Buildings in Qatar. Qatar National Research Fund, Doha, Qatar.

2007–2008, Co-Investigator: Assessment of Spatial and Sustainable Design Characteristics of the Architecture of Shopping Malls in Qatar. Funder: UREP – Undergraduate Research Experience Program, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF). Report: Salama, A. M., Hasson, R., Al Nest, B., & Al Ramahi, H. et al. (2008). Learning from Experience: Evaluating Sustainable and Spatial Characteristics of the Architecture of Shopping Malls in Qatar. Qatar National Research Fund, Doha, Qatar.

2007, Lead Researcher: Developing a Multiple Criteria Matrix: Identifying and Evaluating Construction Systems for Fast-Track Architectural Projects. Funder/Commissioner: Barwa Real Estates and Construction, Doha, Qatar.

2006–2007, Principal Investigator: A Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) Study of Qatar University Campus Outdoor Spaces. An Examination of Existing Physical Conditions and Users' Reactions. Funder: Qatar University Internal Grants, Doha, Qatar.

2006–2007, Co-Investigator: Evaluation of Drivers' Perception of 3D Highway Alignments. Funder: UREP – Undergraduate Research Experience Program, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF). Report: Sayed, T., Salama, A. M., & Al-Khalifa, M. et al. (2007). Evaluating Driver Perception of 3D Highway Alignments. Qatar National Research Fund, Doha, Qatar.

2005–2006, Regional Editor: An International Survey of Architectural Education and Practice in the Developing World. Funder/Commissioner: Harvard University and Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), Geneva, Switzerland. Reports: a) Salama, A. M. (2007). The Status of Architectural, Environmental Design, and Planning Education in Egypt; b) Salama, A. M. (2005). Architectural Education in Saudi Arabia: Chronological Development, Curricula Models, Position Statements, and Architecture Departments Objectives. Aga Khan Documentation Center – MIT Libraries, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

2004–2005, Principal Investigator: An Innovative Approach for Investigating Affordable Housing in Saudi Arabia. Funder: Innovation Grant, College of Environmental Design, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Report: Salama, A. M., & Amir, A. (2006). An Innovative Approach for Investigating Affordable Housing in Saudi Arabia. KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

2004–2005, Principal Investigator: An Exploratory Investigation into Housing Affordability versus Housing Preferences: The Case of Jeddah. Funder: Al Saedan Chair on Affordable Housing Fund, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

2004–2005, Co-Investigator: Developing Criteria for a Collaborative Project Delivery Process of Affordable Housing in Saudi Arabia Using Virtual Reality Systems. Funder: Al Saedan Chair on Affordable Housing Fund, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Report: Reffat, R., & Salama, A. M. (2006). Developing Criteria for a Collaborative Project Delivery Process of Affordable Housing Utilizing Virtual Reality Systems. KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

2001–2004, Lead Investigator: Sustainable Design Guidelines for Minnesota State Public Buildings (The Project Delivery and Public Input Components). Consultant with Adams Group Architects, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Funder: Minnesota State Department of Administration, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. Report: Adams, W. G., & Salama, A. M. (2003). Sustainable Design Guidelines for Minnesota State Public Buildings. Center for Sustainable Building Research, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.

2000–2001, Regional Correspondent: Development of Textual and Visual Content for Archnet: An Online Community for Architects and Designers. Funder/Commissioner: Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), Geneva, Switzerland, developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

2000, Project Leader: A Demonstration Project for Sustainable Tourism Facilities/Ecolodges in the Red Sea Region, Egypt. Funder: Tourism Development Authority in Egypt and Hagler Bailley Services, Arlington, Virginia, USA (USAID funded). Report: Salama, A. M. (2000). A Demonstration Project for Sustainable Tourism Facilities/Ecolodges. Tourism Development Authority, Egypt and Hagler Bailley Services, Arlington, Virginia, USA.

1998–2001, Technical Reviewer: Aga Khan Award for Architecture (8th Cycle). Funder/Commissioner: Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Geneva, Switzerland. Reports: a) Salama, A. M. (2001). Technical Review of El Oued Housing Project – 400 Housing Units, Biskra, Algeria; b) Salama, A. M. (2001). Technical Review of Wilad Djallal Housing Project – 200 Housing Units, Biskra, Algeria; c) Salama, A. M. (1998). Technical Review of Mosque and Cultural Center of Rome by Paolo Portoghesi and S. Mousawi. Aga Khan Award for Architecture, Aga Khan Documentation Center – MIT Libraries, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

1997–1998, Project Leader: Guidelines for Environmentally Friendly Tourist Facilities in Coastal Regions. Funder: Environmental Quality International, Cairo, Egypt (USAID funded). Report: Patterson, A., Salama, A. M., Winter, N., & Abdelfattah, R. et al. (1999). Guidelines for Environmentally Friendly Tourist Facilities in Coastal Regions. USAID, Washington, D.C., USA.

1996–1997, Project Leader: An Action Plan for the Redevelopment of the Historic Core of the City of Quseir, Egypt. Funder: Winrock International Environmental Alliance and Environmental Quality International, Virginia, USA (USAID funded). Report: Salama, A. M. (1996). An Action Plan for the Redevelopment of the Historic Core of the City of Quseir. USAID, Washington, D.C., USA.