Invited by the American University in Dubai, Rashid Taqui together with a host of esteemed professionals and academics will serve on the s School of Architecture, Art and Design, Department of Architecture’s Advisory board for 2018/19.

Collectively, members of the Advisory Board are tasked with guiding the strategic direction of the Department of Architecture at the AUD’s School of Architecture, Art and Design and inspire the transformation of the teaching and research programs to bridge the gap between practice, industry and academia as the students prepare to embark on their professional careers.

Board members will also serve as jury for the Senior Showcase event hosted by the Department of Architectural in late April 2019 at the American University of Dubai.

Other professional members of the Advisory Board 2018/19 include:

Daniel Hajjar, Managing
Principal, HOK

Daniel Render
Director of Sustainability, Expo 2020

Dara Towhidi
Partner, Foster and Partners

Geert Reitsma
Head of Abu Dhabi office, CEBR

Jamal Salem
Middle East Director, DLR Group

Kyle Krall
Senior Principal, Thornton Tomasetti

Michael Weckesser
Managing Director, WADG

Nazneen Shafi
Regional Coordinator, Aga Khan Award for Architecture; Director, Young Architect and Design Program UAE.

Sahar Fikree
Founder and Creative Director, OCD Space Design

Sean Huang
Principal, Perkins Eastman International

Scott Coombs
Director and Partner, AESG