Dr. Rana Hussein is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at Beirut Arab University. She earned both her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Architecture from Alexandria University. Her researches were dedicated to align architectural education with professional practice, spatial psychology, and urban wellbeing. Through this interdisciplinary lens, she redefines modern studio pedagogy, preparing future architects to translate human-centered, data-informed insights into responsive built environments. She investigates psychological public spaces, urban health, and digital architectural composition, enhancing architectural pedagogy.

Architecture Education, Form generation and Composition, Professional practice, health and wellbeing, environmental design, Urban Design, Strategic planning

Ph.D. in Architecture, Alexandria University (2017) — Dissertation: "Bridging the gap between architectural education and practice in Egypt" Master’s Degree in Architecture, Alexandria University (2012) — Thesis: "Using Digital Primary Elements in Architectural Composition" Postgraduate Studies in Architecture, Alexandria University (2008) — Grade: Very Good Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Alexandria University (2002–2007) — Grade: Very Good

Teaching areas includes Level 1 courses from architectural design fundamentals (visual and physical studies), building construction I & II, architectural history 1and theory1, Level 3 city and town planning, housing theory, Level 4 courses as Urban Design Level 5 courses as site planning, March Courses as advanced project management.