Abdullah Addas

Background

About Abdullah Addas

Dr. Abdullah bin Nidal Addas holds a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah (2006) and a master's degree in Landscape Studies from the University of Sheffield (2008). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Sheffield in the field of social and behavioral aspects in landscape design (2015). Dr. Addas is currently serving as an associate professor and faculty member at the Faculty of Architecture & Planning, King Abdulaziz University. He teaches several theoretical and technical courses and design studios. Dr. Abdullah addas took administrative positions, including the head of the Transformation Management office and the head of KAU Vision Initiative Unit, and the Director, Center of Alignment of Educational Outcomes with Labor Market. His research interest and activities focus on the design and planning of public and green urban spaces, which trying to create a visionary scenario to enhance cities' well-being and quality of life to the Saudi cities. In addition, his research focuses on the climatic changes and the urban heat islands effects. Currently, Dr. Addas serve as President Counselor at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University.