Name: Alaa Salman Algargoosh
Date of Birth: May 19 th 1985
E-mail: alaa.algargoosh@gmail.com
Education
2013 MS Sustainable Architecture, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
2007 BS Interior Architecture, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Teaching Positions
2013 - ongoing Lecturer in Interior Design , University of Dammam
Assisted in the following courses: Design, Senior Thesis Research and
Environmental Control Systems.
2010 – 2013 Teaching Assistant in Interior Design , University of Dammam
Assisted in the following courses: Design, Working Details, Building Construction and Environmental Control Systems.
Research
2014 Scattering Coefficient of Cymatic Sound Diffusers.
2013 Improving Indoor Sound Quality by Using Cymatic Shapes
The result of this research was an invention which improves indoor sound quality and provides a variety of architectural acoustics designs and solutions.
2013 Evaluation of the Acoustical Performance of Educational Spaces.
Professional Experience
2008 Project Engineer at Saudi Aramco.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Review given plans, details, scope of work & materials for Saudi Aramco Hospital and offices.
Supervise the workers in the project site.
Prepare presentations.
2007 Architect at Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparation of detailed design of interior spaces which includes floor, wall, ceiling, lighting and
furniture design for the compound of King Abdullah University.
Individual Professional Practice
2009 Private Duplex Compound.
2008 Private Villa.
Publications
Algargoosh, A., Hossameldin, H., & El-wakeel, H. (2014). USA Patent publication No. US-2014-
0339015-A1.
Algargoosh, A. S., Hossam Eldien, H., & El Wakeel, H. (2013). Improving the Indoor Sound Quality by Using Cymatic Shapes. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 133 (5).
Algargoosh, A. (2011). The Senses Memory and Architectural Ethics. Albenaa , 50-54.

Conference presentations
Algargoosh, Alaa; Hossam Eldien, Hany; El Wakeel, Hala (2013). Improving the indoor sound quality by using cymatic shapes. The 21st International Congress on Acoustics (ICA 2013) . Montréal.
Algargoosh, Alaa. (2011). Increasing the Effectiveness of the Architectural Design Process by
Simulation. The Second Scientific Conference.
Jeddah.
Patents
2014 – Sound Diffuser Inspired by Cymatics Phenomenon , US Patent Office, application #
14/279077 , publication # US-2014-0339015-A1.
2013 – Sound Diffuser Inspired by Cymatics Phenomenon , Saudi Patent Office, King Abdulaziz
City for Science and Technology (KACST), application # 113340557.
Professional Organizations
2013- Membership of Saudi Inventors
2012 - Membership of Acoustical Society of America
2006 - Membership of Saudi Council of Engineering
Scholarships, Awards, Honors
2014 Saudi Council and Ambassador in US , honored for my achievements and inventions.
2013 King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, won the competition and had been selected to present my invention (cymatic sound diffuser) in Ibtikar
(an international exhibition for inventions).
2013 King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Keystone program) , had been selected to
represent my team and participate with our invention (sound absorbers decorative tile) in the
annual ArtScience Innovation Workshop in Paris.
2013 King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Keystone program) , had been selected to
conceptualize and translate creative ideas, into marketable products and services in the field of
Synthitec Biology. The program is affiliated with the Harvard ArtScienceLab.
2012 University of Dammam , Grant to fund master thesis research.
2007 Saudi Council of Engineering , 3 years honorary membership for Academic Excellence.
2003-2007 University of Dammam , Yearly Honor for Academic Excellence.
1996 Prince Mohammed Prize , an award for excellent students.
Languages
Arabic, English and French.
Computer/Technical Skills
Acoustical simulation programs: Odeon, QRDude and DIRAC .
Energy simulation programs: Energyplus and Ecotect .
Management simulation program: Extend .
Graphics programs: AutoCad, Form Z, PhotoShop and 3D Studio Max .
Microsoft Office programs
Training
2013 ArtScience Innovation Workshop in Paris.
2013 King Abdulaziz for World Culture Keystone program for idea translation
2013 Content Development at University of Dammam.
2013 Blackboard training at University of Dammam.
2012 Go Pro (Apple FCP X, Adobe CS 5.5
& Autodesk 2012) by Applied Digital Media Services.
2012 Learning and Teaching workshop at University of Dammam.
2012 Research Methods & Applied Statistics Symposium at University of Dammam.
2012 Webcast on Charting a Course for a Successful Research Career by Biggerbrains and Trinty
College Dublin.

2012 Strategies for Developing Research Results at University of Dammam.
2012 Interactive lecture at University of Dammam.
2012 Communication Skills in Courses according to the standards of the National Commission for
Assessment and Accreditation at University of Dammam.
2012 IELTS Preparation course at British council.
2010 Biomimicry in Design workshop.
2009 Basic Life Support (BLS) at Saudi Aramco.
2009 International Primary Care Seminars by International Continuing Health Education Collaborative.
2009 Portable Fire Extinguisher/Fire Safety Awareness at Saudi Aramco.
2009 Hazard Communication Program (HAZCOM) at Saudi Aramco.
2008 Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) at Saudi Aramco.
2008 E-Learning courses at Aramco:
Analyze Your Use of Time.
Conducting Effective Interviews.
Effective Writing: Organizing Your Ideas.
Planning Project Scope.
Planning Project Activities.
Planning Project Costs.
Finding Your Life Balance.
Leading Successful On-site Teams.
Success over Stress.
Systems-thinking Models and Thinking Skills.
The Creative Process at Work.
What Is Emotional Intelligence?
2007 Development of Communication Skills in Dialogue by King Abdul Aziz Center for National
Dialogue.
2006 01 th Gulf Engineering Forum by Saudi Council of Engineering.
2005 Professional practice training at Al- Awami planners & consultants.
2001 Banking courses at Saudi American Bank.
Further Activities
2014 Participating in designing a proposal of green roof for the building of CELOP (Center of English
Language and Orientation) at Boston University.
2014 Assisting with various activities in the Boston Children Museum.
2013 Presenting a lecture for beginner business women with collaboration of Sayhat Association for
Social Services.
2010- 2013 Participated in planning many symposiums and conferences, contributing as:
• Leader of exhibition committee.
• Coordinator of College of design website.
• Member of the scientific committee.
• Member of the media committee.
2012 The arrangements of Sustainability through Biomimicry conference.
2012 Preparing documents for the accreditation of National Organization for Assessment and
Accreditation (NCAAA).
2012 Design Students Facebook page for sharing information.
2011The sport day.
2010 Biomimicry in Design workshop.
2010 Excellent students’ celebration.