Dr. Nael AlSarrag is an Associate Professor of Interior Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture – Design and Built Environment, Beirut Arab University. With more than 28 years of academic, professional, and research experience in interior architecture and design, he has established a distinguished career integrating education, research, innovation, and professional practice.

He holds both a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Interior Design from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Interior Architecture, Alexandria University. His doctoral research, "Scientific Modalities for Administrative Space Planning and Its Effects on Job Performance Efficiency and Space Design," introduced an innovative methodology for office space planning and led to the development of a pioneering software system for optimizing administrative workplace layouts. His master's research, "Interior Architecture Project Management," provided a strong foundation in project planning, execution, and management, significantly enriching his professional expertise.

Dr. AlSarrag's academic and research interests encompass interior architecture, workplace design, healthcare environments, sustainable design, adaptive reuse, rehabilitation and renovation of existing buildings, low-cost interior solutions, space planning methodologies, design management, material innovation, and digital design technologies. He is particularly committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through innovative, environmentally responsible, and socially impactful design solutions.

Recognized for his forward-thinking educational approach, Dr. AlSarrag integrates research-based teaching with hands-on learning, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. He has developed and delivered specialized courses in interior materials and specifications, healthcare facility planning, programming and occupancy standards, digital visualization, and innovative design methodologies.

His expertise extends to advanced architectural visualization, computational design, Building Energy Modeling (BEM) workflows, and emerging design technologies. He actively explores the integration of artificial intelligence, automation, and digital manufacturing within interior architecture education and professional practice.

Throughout his career, Dr. AlSarrag has collaborated with academic institutions, industry professionals, and multidisciplinary design teams, fostering strong partnerships between academia and professional practice. He maintains a keen awareness of evolving global design trends, technological advancements, and sustainable practices, ensuring that both his research and teaching remain contemporary, innovative, and internationally relevant.

His mission is to educate the next generation of designers while contributing meaningful research and innovative design solutions that enhance human well-being, improve spatial performance, and create resilient, sustainable built environments.