Bahaa Bou Kalfouni

Bahaa Bou Kalfouni is an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Urban Design and Regional Planning, Gdańsk University of Technology, where he is also pursuing a PhD. His research focuses on urban design solutions for vulnerable communities, climate change adaptation, and slum transformation, with a particular emphasis on Beirut, Lebanon. He has contributed to studies addressing the rehabilitation of disadvantaged neighborhoods, coastal resilience, and sustainable urban strategies.

• Affiliations: Faculty of Architecture, Gdańsk University of Technology
• PhD Candidacy: Ongoing since 2020

Research Interests: Urban planning for vulnerable populations, sustainable design concepts, climate change impacts on coastal areas, and architectural approaches to enhance well-being in disadvantaged communities. His work combines qualitative methods (e.g., field studies) with strategic urban planning frameworks to address socio-economic and environmental challenges.

Teaching: He instructs courses such as Urban Design IV, Architectural Project II, and History of Architecture and Urbanism. His teaching emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and responses to global crises like climate change and urbanization.

Labs/Teams: Involved in urban design projects focused on climate resilience and equitable urban development, though specific lab affiliations are not explicitly mentioned.