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Dana Hamdan is a Lecturer in Architectural Technologies at the University of Brighton, affiliated with the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering. She is a member of the Built Environment, Architecture and Construction (BEACON) Research Excellence Group and the Radical Methodologies (RaM) group. Her research spans energy efficiency, urban infrastructure in informal contexts, and refugee settlements, particularly in Jordan.
Education:
- PhD in Refugee Urbanism, University of Portsmouth (Awarded October 1, 2023)
- MSc in Urban Design and Microclimate, United Arab Emirates University (Awarded September 10, 2018)
- BSc in Architectural Engineering, United Arab Emirates University (Awarded June 15, 2017)
Her research integrates technical and humanistic approaches, focusing on urban upgrade strategies for refugee settlements. She applies interdisciplinary methods to examine public space, energy efficiency, and circular city models in informal urban environments. Her work emphasizes the socio-spatial dynamics of refugee camps and host cities, particularly in Amman and Al Wehdat.
Her recent publications from 2019 to 2025 reflect a strong focus on refugee urbanism, public space in informal settlements, climate-responsive design, and circular economy applications in displaced communities. The research combines empirical fieldwork with architectural and urban analysis, contributing to both academic discourse and practical urban planning solutions.
Scientific Awards:
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Dana Hamdan actively contributes to academic discourse through teaching, research, and presentations. She has engaged in collaborative research and presented her work externally, including recent and upcoming talks. She has not advised any named students in the provided text, and no grant information is available. She is involved in pedagogical innovation, particularly in curriculum design for architecture education.
She is part of research networks focusing on resilient cities and informal urbanism, collaborating with scholars across disciplines. Her ORCID profile (0000-0001-8517-1957) documents her scholarly output and collaboration patterns.
