Toufic Haidamous

Dr. Toufic Haidamous serves as Assistant Professor and Department Chair of Interior Design at the College of Design, American University in the Emirates (AUE) in Dubai. His leadership role positions him at the forefront of design education within the university's academic structure.

His research critically engages with the intersection of tradition and technology in design practice through:

• Biophilic Design: Scrutinizing implementation risks and standardization pitfalls
• Biomimetics & Synthetic Biology: Reimagining design's role in biological technology
• Vernacular Architecture: Evolutionary approaches in Lebanese cultural contexts
• Smart Cities: Deconstructing Dubai's post-modern urban model
• Material Culture: Analyzing objects as memory conduits

This interdisciplinary framework bridges sustainability, cultural heritage, and technological innovation to address contemporary environmental and social challenges in design.

Publication trends reveal a clear trajectory from foundational work in biomimetics (2014-2017) toward contemporary investigations of biophilic design implementation, memory studies, and smart city paradigms (2022-2024). This evolution demonstrates increasing focus on human-centered design considerations within urban technological ecosystems while maintaining connections to cultural heritage and biological systems.

As Department Chair, Dr. Haidamous oversees academic operations and curriculum development for Interior Design. While specific student advising details aren't documented, his leadership role implies active mentorship in design education. No research grant information appears in current records.