Architectural Engineering

Academic Staff

Oct. 25, 2026, 9:40 p.m.
Serbest Khaleel Ismael
Serbest Khaleel Ismael (Master)
Lecturer
Lecturer in Architecture and Urban Design

Architectural Engineering
College of Engineering
University of Duhok
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  • M.Sc. in Urban Planning – College of Engineering, University of Duhok, Duhok, Iraq (2011–2014)
  • B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering – College of Engineering, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Erbil, Iraq (2002–2007)

I hold a B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering and an M.Sc. in Urban Planning, and I currently serve as a Lecturer at the University of Duhok. My academic approach focuses on bridging core architectural design principles with strategic urban planning to address complex built environment challenges.

I aspire to pursue a Ph.D., publish impactful research in sustainable urban design, and enhance our institutional curriculum to better serve the evolving built environment in Kurdistan and Iraq.

Teaching Responsibilities & Course Coverage

I have extensive undergraduate teaching experience across multiple academic institutions, including the University of Duhok, Nawroz University, and Zakho Technical Institute. My teaching portfolio spans all undergraduate stages (1st to 5th year) across Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and technical disciplines:

  • 1st Year Stage: Computer Skills for Architecture, Engineering Drawing (Department of Electrical Engineering & Zakho Technical Institute)
  • 2nd Year Stage: Architectural Design Studio (University of Duhok & Nawroz University), Building Materials & Construction
  • 3rd Year Stage: Multi-Story Building Design (Commercial & Office Building Design)
  • 4th Year Stage: Urban Planning
  • 5th Year Stage: Urban Design & Urban Environments

Teaching Philosophy

My educational approach focuses on bridging creative architectural design with sustainable urban planning strategies. By teaching students across all academic levels, I aim to foster critical design thinking, technical mastery, and spatial awareness—guiding them from foundational computational and drafting tools to complex multi-story and urban-scale challenges.

Additional Administrative & Institutional Responsibilities

  • Member of the Examination Committee – Served for over 6 years
  • Member of the Student Attendance Management Committee – Department of Architectural Engineering
  • Member of the Departmental Seminar Organization Committee
  • Member of the Student Summer Training / Internship Supervising Committee
  • Member of the College Maintenance Committee – College of Engineering
  • Member of Various Academic, Administrative, and Technical Committees – Serving at both the departmental and college levels

Research

  1. Morad, D. H., & Ismail, S. K. (2022). Using EnergyPlus simulation tools for improvement cooling load in office buildings at semi-arid climates: A case study North Iraq. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2660(1), Article 020010.
  2. Morad, D. H., & Ismail, S. K. (2017). A comparative study between the climate response strategies and thermal comfort of a traditional and contemporary houses in KRG: Erbil. Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research, 2(3), 320–329.

Urban Planning, Urban Design, Sustainable Architecture, Socio-Spatial Analysis, Urban Resilience, Architectural Design.