introduction/brief CV
Prof. Abdulaziz Aldegheishem is the Vice President for Projects, he was the Dean of the College of Architecture and Planning at King Saud University and a Professor of Urban Planning. He holds a Ph.D. in Planning and Spatial Information from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Master’s degree in Urban Design and Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor's degree from King Saud University. Throughout his career, he has held various academic and administrative positions and has contributed to the development and implementation of national and consultancy projects in urban planning, real estate development, and smart cities.
areas of expertise
Vice President for Projects 2026 - now
King Saud University
Dean of the College of Architecture and Planning 2020 - 2025
King Saud University
Advisor, VRO | December 2019 – December 2020
Vision Realization Office, King Saud University
Vice Head of Projects | March 2018 – December 2019
Vision Realization Office, King Saud University
Professor | September May 2022 - now
Department of Urban Planning, College of Architecture and Planning, King Saud University
Assistant Vice Rector for Facilities and Operation | 2015 - 2016
Princess Noura Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh
General Supervisor of Management & Development | 2014 - 2015
Princess Noura Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh
Assistant of Vice Rector for Projects | 2010 - 2014
Deputy for Projects, King Saud University
Head of Urban Planning Department | 2012 - 2013
College of Architecture and Planning, King Saud University
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courses
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Using Geographic Information Systems techniques in real estate development, reviewing Geographic Information Systems programs related to land use distribution and determining their sizes,…
Practical applications through computer labs for Geographic Information Systems, in addition to a workshop to develop students’ computer skills and a sound understanding of the applications of GIS…
Introducing and analyzing theories of regional planning and development. Examining a range of different approaches and methodologies for understanding regional development and planning. Reviewing…