On Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, the doctoral dissertation defense was held in the Department of
Architecture for student Samaa Jumaa Al-Ali, entitled "Spatial Activity in Shaping Identity." The
dissertation addressed spatial organization deficiencies and their impact on identity in historical
areas, as well as the impact of social life evolution on the functions and local identity of old
buildings. The aim of the dissertation was to study the dynamics of spatial activity in shaping the
local identity for future architecture through virtual reality techniques for repurposing historical
buildings.
The research adopted a qualitative methodology, including observation, surveying,
questionnaires, and analysis of respondents' feedback from the study sample. The dissertation
concluded that local identity is formed and sustained through people's interaction with the place
through various activities, and that the use of augmented and virtual reality techniques can
significantly contribute to revitalizing identity and preserving the cultural and architectural
heritage of historical areas.
The examination committee consisted of:
Prof. Dr. Abbas Ali Hamza - Chairman
Prof. Dr.Abdullah Saadoun Salman - Member
Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdulhussain Abdulali - Member
Asst. Prof. Dr. Younis Mahmoud Mohammed - Member
Asst. Prof. Dr. Dargham Mazhar Kareem - Member
Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Jawad Kazem - Member and Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Saad Fawzi Taima - Member and Supervisor
Best wishes to the researcher and all our students in their postgraduate studies for success and
prosperity.
Architecture for student Samaa Jumaa Al-Ali, entitled "Spatial Activity in Shaping Identity." The
dissertation addressed spatial organization deficiencies and their impact on identity in historical
areas, as well as the impact of social life evolution on the functions and local identity of old
buildings. The aim of the dissertation was to study the dynamics of spatial activity in shaping the
local identity for future architecture through virtual reality techniques for repurposing historical
buildings.
The research adopted a qualitative methodology, including observation, surveying,
questionnaires, and analysis of respondents' feedback from the study sample. The dissertation
concluded that local identity is formed and sustained through people's interaction with the place
through various activities, and that the use of augmented and virtual reality techniques can
significantly contribute to revitalizing identity and preserving the cultural and architectural
heritage of historical areas.
The examination committee consisted of:
Prof. Dr. Abbas Ali Hamza - Chairman
Prof. Dr.Abdullah Saadoun Salman - Member
Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdulhussain Abdulali - Member
Asst. Prof. Dr. Younis Mahmoud Mohammed - Member
Asst. Prof. Dr. Dargham Mazhar Kareem - Member
Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Jawad Kazem - Member and Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Saad Fawzi Taima - Member and Supervisor
Best wishes to the researcher and all our students in their postgraduate studies for success and
prosperity.
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