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Alaa Q. Al-Ban serves as Dean of the Hekma School of Design and Architecture at Dar Al-Hekma University in Saudi Arabia, a private institution for women in Jeddah. Previously, she held roles as an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Interior Design Department at the same institution. Her academic journey includes a bachelor’s in Interior Design from Dar Al-Hekma University, a Master of Fine Arts in Design from the California College of the Arts, and a doctoral degree from the University of Colorado Denver’s College of Architecture and Planning (CAP), where her dissertation explored architecture and cultural identity in Jeddah’s traditional housing.
Dr. Al-Ban’s research and professional practice focus on integrating cultural heritage into contemporary design, with projects spanning residential, commercial, and historic preservation in Saudi Arabia. She actively contributes to the Saudi 2030 Vision by advancing international standards in design and education. Her career bridges Eastern and Western influences, reflecting her global experience.
As an alumna of both Dar Al-Hekma and CU Denver, she is the first from these institutions to attain the Dean’s position at Dar Al-Hekma, marking a milestone in Saudi academic leadership.
