Biography

Associate professor in architectural engineering and urban planning department. Research focuses on environmental studies.

Educational Qualification

Ph.D degree in architecture was received from Port Said University in 2016.

Academic And Professional Experience

Associate professor in architecture from 2024- present

Publications

• Numerical analysis of outdoor thermal comfort of block-scale vertical greening systems in a hot humid climate — A. Gamal, O.A. Eleinen, D. Elgheznawy, S. Eltarabily — Architectural Science Review — 2026

• The Impact of Implementing Kinetic Interior Techniques on the Functional Performance of Office Spaces Using Space Syntax — N. Megahed, E. Atef, B. Nashaat, D. Elgheznawy — Sustainability — 2026

• Hybrid Façades: A Systematic Review of Integrating Vertical Greenery Systems with Advanced Façade Technologies — M. Fawaz, D. Elgheznawy, B. Nashaat, N.A. Megahed — Sustainability — 2026

• A Conceptual Roadmap for Enhancing Spatial Satisfaction in Hospital Buildings through the Design of Indoor Public Spaces — O. Abo Eleinen, D. Elgheznawy, A.M. Hassan — Port-Said Engineering Research Journal — 2026

• Perforated building envelopes based on a parametric approach: a conceptual framework to improve indoor environmental quality — M. Fawaz, N.A. Megahed, B.N. El-Mowafy, D. Elgheznawy — City, Territory and Architecture — 2025

• Optimizing perforated building envelopes to improve thermal performance: a parametric-based practical framework — M. Fawaz, N.A. Megahed, D. Elgheznawy, B. Nashaat — Journal of Architectural Engineering — 2025

• Assessment of sheep wool as a sustainable building insulation material in hot climate zones — S. Hetimy, N. Megahed, O.A. Eleinen, D. Elgheznawy — Architectural Engineering and Design Management — 2025

• Towards Sustainable Insulation in Egypt: A Simulation-Based Review of Sheep Wool Performance in Hot Climate Buildings — S.A. Hetimy, N. Megahed, D. Elgheznawy — Port-Said Engineering Research Journal — 2025

• Exploring the potential of sheep wool as an eco-friendly insulation material: A comprehensive review and analytical ranking — S. Hetimy, N. Megahed, O.A. Eleinen, D. Elgheznawy — Sustainable Materials and Technologies — 2024

• Adaptive office buildings: improving functional flexibility in response to shifting needs using kinetic technology — E. Atef, N. Megahed, D. Elgheznawy, B. Nashaat — Architectural Engineering and Design Management — 2024

   

• Shading strategies for outdoor waiting areas in hot climates: Improving thermal comfort and healing environments in the post-pandemic era — D. Elgheznawy — Port-Said Engineering Research Journal — 2024

• Enhancing urban resilience in hot humid climates: A conceptual framework for exploring the environmental performance of vertical greening systems (VGS) — A. Gamal, O.A. Eleinen, S. Eltarabily, D. Elgheznawy — Frontiers of Architectural Research — 2023

• Towards an action plan to improve the role of perforated building envelopes in sustainable design — M. Fawaz, N.A. Megahed, B.N. El-Mowafy, D. Elgheznawy — International Work-Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering — 2023

• An Experimental Study of Indoor Air Quality Enhancement Using Breathing Walls — D. Elgheznawy, O. Abou El Enein, G. Shalaby, A. Saif — Civil Engineering and Architecture — 2022

• The impact of sun sail-shading strategy on the thermal comfort in school courtyards — D. Elgheznawy, S. Eltarabily — Building and Environment — 2021

• Post-Pandemic Cities-The Impact of COVID-19 on Cities and Urban Design — S. Eltarabily, D. Elgheznawy — Architecture Research — 2020

• Smart breathing wall for integrated ventilation: Heat exchange and indoor air quality improvement — G. Shalaby, O.M. Abo El Enein, A.M. Saif, D. Elgheznawy — Port-Said Engineering Research Journal — 2020

• A Review of Translucent Concrete as a New Innovative Material in Architecture — D. Elgheznawy, S. Eltarabily — Civil Engineering and Architecture — 2020