Eslam Nofal

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About Eslam Nofal

Eslam Nofal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at the University of Sharjah (UAE) and serves as Coordinator of the Master Program in Conservation Management of Cultural Heritage. Alongside his academic leadership, he works as a Senior Consultant for the Museum Commission, Ministry of Culture (KSA), where he contributes to strategic initiatives in the museum sector. He is also affiliated with Assiut University (Egypt), previously held a postdoctoral position in Digital Heritage at Maastricht University (The Netherlands), and earned his PhD in Architecture and Digital Heritage from KU Leuven (Belgium).His research focuses on digital heritage, museum studies, museum education, museum innovation, and heritage communication. He developed the concept of “Phygital Heritage”, which examines how heritage knowledge can be shared through integrated physical and digital experiences. Dr. Nofal leads and collaborates on multidisciplinary funded projects, publishes widely in international journals and conferences, and engages with a strong network of museums and cultural institutions to advance digital transformation, inclusive visitor engagement, and innovative practices in the heritage field.