Naglaa Sami Abdelaziz Mahmoud, Ajman University
Naglaa Sami Abdelaziz Mahmoud
Associate Professor
Ajman University

Dr. Naglaa Sami Abdelaziz Mahmoud is a scholar in interior architecture and an Associate Professor at Ajman University, UAE. Her research focuses on sensory environments, lighting, acoustics, and user-centered interior design. She is the designer of the award-winning Lighting and Acoustics Lab at Ajman University, which earned her the LIT Lighting Design Award in 2024. She serves on the editorial board of Sage Open and is an active reviewer for the Journal of Interior Design. Dr. Naglaa publishes widely in internationally indexed journals and plays a leading role in shaping culturally responsive and environmentally focused interior design education.

Dr. Naglaa Sami Abdelaziz Mahmoud is an Associate Professor of Interior Design at Ajman University, with over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. She earned her Ph.D. from Helwan University and École Camondo in Paris, with a focus on integrated lighting and acoustic strategies in interior spaces. Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate levels, covering specialized courses such as Lighting & Acoustics, Islamic Interiors, Environmental Psychology, and Graduation Projects.

Dr. Naglaa has led curriculum development and quality assurance initiatives across institutions, notably establishing Ajman University's Lighting and Acoustics Lab, which was recognized with the LIT Lighting Design Award in 2024 for its innovative educational and sensory impact. Her research addresses sustainable living, wellness in interior spaces, and cultural identity, with publications in BuildingsFrontiers in Built Environment, and Architectural Science Review.

She serves on the editorial board of Sage Open and regularly reviews for Scopus-indexed journals. Her professional affiliations include ICOM, ICCROM, IDEC, APID, and IFI. Throughout her career, she has supervised award-winning student projects and continues to shape the discourse on interior design education in the Middle East.