Department of Interior Design

Campus - office number: Female Campus - C206

Education:
Master’s student in Interior Design, College of Design and Arts, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

Biography:
Samah Alhazmi is a faculty member in the Interior Design Department at the University of Prince Mugrin, where she has been teaching since 2018. She specializes in digital design and visualization, teaching software such as AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max, and Adobe Creative Suite. She is passionate about guiding students through concept development, research-based design thinking, project planning, and professional presentation methods. Her academic interests include spatial design, branding, design thinking, and sustainable design strategies. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Interior Design at the University of Jeddah, College of Design and Arts.

Courses taught:
INTD 401 Advanced Computer Visualization
INTD 202 Advanced CAD & Digital Design
INTD 331 Portfolio Presentation
INTD 201 CAD Application
INTD 455 Calligraphy and Ornaments
AE 222 Applications of CAD and BIM Systems

Campus - office number: Female Campus - C207

Education:
Master of Interior Design 3+
College of Architecture and Design, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and Art
College of Education, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Biography:
Futoon Alhamed is a lecturer in the Department of Interior Design at the College of Engineering. She specializes in programming, space planning, and 3D modeling, with a strong focus on creating functional and inclusive interior environments. Futoon holds a Master’s degree in Interior Design from the College of Architecture and Design at Lawrence Technological University. Since joining UPM in 2017, she has worked closely with students, guiding them through design projects, fostering creativity, and supporting the development of practical skills in space planning, building codes, ADA compliance, universal design, wayfinding, and digital rendering. Her teaching emphasizes hands-on learning and preparing students to design innovative, accessible, and user-centered spaces.

Courses taught:
AE 211 Introduction to Architecture Design and Graphics
INTD 212 Design Studio II: Office Interiors
INTD 222 Architecture & Heritage in Saudi Arabia
INTD 223 Color Theory
INTD 311 Design Studio III: Commercial Design
INTD 312 Design Studio IV: Hospitality
INTD 321 Behavior Factors in Interior Design
INTD 371 Space Planning, Programming & Building Regulation
INTD 352 Finishing Materials & Textiles
INTD 411 Design Studio V: Specific Buildings
INTD 492 Capstone Project II

Campus - office number: Female Campus - C211

Education:
Master of Sciences in Interior Architecture (CIDA accredited program), Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Bachelor of Interior Design (Department of Home Economics), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Biography:
Alaa Alsharif is an interior designer and lecturer at UPM University for over 4 years. She received her MS in Interior Architecture from Chatham University in the USA, Pittsburgh. Eng. Alaa has exceptional skills in creative design, drawings, supplier relationships, and client communication. She also has a strong commitment to delivering high-quality design solutions on time and with high quality. She usually teaches both basic and advanced student levels with a variety of theoretical and practical courses.

Courses taught:
INTD 101 Drawing I
INTD 102 Drawing II
INTD 112 Basic Design Studio II
INTD 121 History of Architecture I
INTD 122 History of Architecture II
INTD 221 History of Interior Design
INTD 311 Design Studio III: Commercial
INTD 312 Design Studio IV: Hospitality
INTD 415 Adaptive and Reuse Buildings
INTD 442 Contract, Specification and Quantity Survey
INTD 222 Architecture & Heritage in Saudi Arabia

Campus - office number: Female Campus - C207

Education:
Master’s Degree – Master of Art in Interior Design, Marymount University, United States

Bachelor’s Degree – Interior and Furniture Design, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

Biography:
Alzahraa Fatani is a lecturer in the Interior Design Department at UPM. She holds a master’s degree in interior design from Marymount University, US. She joined UPM in 2023 and her teaching philosophy focuses on nurturing creativity and practical skills in students, to provide them with the knowledge and tools required to thrive in the interior design profession. Alzahraa has expertise in adaptive reuse buildings, and promoting cultural identity through design.

Courses taught:
INTD 111 Basic Design Studio I
INTD 112 Basic Design Studio II
INTD 102 Drawing II
INTD 223 Color Theory
INTD 344 Interior Lighting Design
INTD 415 Adaptive and Reuse Buildings
INTD 411 Design Studio V: Specific Building
INTD 394 Summer Field Experience II

Campus - office number: C240

Education:
Ph.D. (Architecture & Design), SPAOPU
Master of Architecture, Jamia Millia Islamia, India
Bachelor of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia, India

Biography:
Muzaffar Ali is an architect and interior design professional with a PhD focused on the interdisciplinarity of architecture and interior design. He is currently an Assistant Professor at INTD, UPM. He is a registered CoA architect, an IIID associate, and a member of the Saudi Council of Engineers, SBSE, ACS Forum, EAHN, and an international associate of AIA. His research focuses on sustainability, well-being, art and culture, freehand visualization, and design pedagogy.

Courses taught:
INTD 461 Sustainable Interior Environment
INTD 411 Design Studio V: Specific Building
INTD 221 History of Interior Design
INTD 492 Capstone Project II
INTD 352 Finishing Materials and Textiles
INTD 431 Free Hand Sketches
INTD 121 History of Architecture I
INTD 414 Contemporary Issues in Interior Design
INTD 101 Drawing I
INTD 394 Summer Field Experience II

Campus - office number: BC227

Education:
Ph.D. in Sustainable Architecture, Department of Architecture, School of Housing, Building, and Planning (HBP), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia.

MSc. Architecture and Building Sciences, Department of Architecture and Building Science, College of Architecture and Planning, King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

BSc (Hons), Architectural Engineering and Environmental Planning, Department of Architectural Engineering and Environmental Planning, College of Engineering and Petroleum, Hadhramout University (HU), Yemen.

Biography:
Dr. Ali Bahdad is an Assistant Professor in the Interior Design Program at the University of Prince Mugrin. He holds a BSc in Architectural Engineering, an MSc in Architecture and Building Sciences, and a PhD in Sustainable Architecture. His expertise includes parametric design, intelligent optimization, green buildings, BIM, daylighting, energy performance, and façade technologies. His teaching and research philosophy centers on fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and practical application of knowledge.

Courses taught:
INTD 361 Environmental Design Principles & Sustainability
INTD 414 Contemporary Issues in Interior Design
INTD 411 Design Studio V: Specific Building
INTD 212 Design Studio II Office Design
INTD 342 Detailing & Construction Documents
INTD 415 Adaptive and Reuse of Buildings and Site
INTD 221 History of Interior Design

Campus - office number: Female Campus - C206-1

Education:
Master’s Degree – Master of Art in Interior Design, Marymount University, United States

Bachelor’s Degree – Bachelor of Sciences in Interior Design and Furniture, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

Biography:
Amal Khudiash is a lecturer in Interior Design at UPM, specializing in sustainable design, human-centered environments, and social equity in the built environment. She holds a master’s degree in Interior Design and has been teaching at UPM since 2022. Her expertise includes design studios, sustainable design, and project management, with research focusing on resilient, inclusive, and environmentally responsive spaces that enhance well-being and cultural identity.

Courses taught:
INTD 102 Drawing II
INTD 211 Basic Design Studio I (Residential)
INTD 223 Color Theory
INTD 342 Detailing & Construction Documents
INTD 344 Interior Lighting Design
INTD 461 Sustainable Interior Environment
INTD 394 Summer Field Experience II
INTD 472 Project Management & Professional Practices
INTD 491 Capstone Project I
INTD 492 Capstone Project II

Campus - office number: Female Campus - C207

Education:
Master of Interior Design (Interior Design 3+), College of Architecture and Design, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, USA

Bachelor of Fine Arts, College of Education for Home Economy & Art, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Biography:
Nahar Sonbol is a lecturer in the Department of Interior Design at the College of Engineering. She integrates advanced design technologies and creative methodologies to guide students through all phases of the design process, from concept development and space planning to furniture design, model making, and material specification. She holds a master’s degree in Interior Design from Lawrence Technological University in the USA and joined UPM in 2024. Her work focuses on sustainable and innovative design solutions, inspiring students to create interior spaces that are both functional and aesthetically refined.

Courses taught:
INTD 111 Basic Design Studio I
INTD 311 Design Studio III Commercial Design
INTD 351 Furniture Design
INTD 232 Model Making Techniques
INTD 312 Design Studio IV Hospitality
INTD 442 Contract Specification and Quantity Surveying

Campus - office number: Female Campus - C211

Education:
BSc, Interior Design, University of Prince Mugrin, Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Biography:
Amal Alrashidi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and has been a Teaching Assistant in the Interior Design Department since 2024. She specializes in space planning and concept development, with advanced proficiency in diverse design software, including 3D modeling and rendering. Her work integrates creativity with functionality, resulting in distinctive and visually engaging interior solutions.

Courses taught:
INTD 211 Design Studio I Residential
INTD 411 Design Studio V: Specific Building
INTD 212 Design Studio II Office Design
INTD 241 Construction Systems & Technology I
INTD 242 Construction Systems & Technology II
INTD 232 Model Making Techniques
INTD 201 CAD Application

Campus - office number: Female Campus - C207

Education:
MSc, Construction Management, Nottingham Trent University, UK

BSc, Architecture, University of Khartoum, Sudan

Biography:
Inas Ali is an architect and professional project management practitioner, holding a master’s degree in Construction Management from Nottingham Trent University, UK. She has extensive experience in both professional practice and academia. Her work experience and interests include architectural design, design management, construction, project management, community participation, and the use of mapping applications in urban planning and the built environment. Inas joined UPM in 2024 as a lecturer in the Interior Design Department at the College of Engineering. Her teaching strategy focuses on integrating academic learning with real-world professional practice.

Courses taught:
INTD 112 Design Studio I Residential
INTD 241 Construction Systems & Technology I
INTD 242 Construction Systems & Technology II
INTD 312 Design Studio IV Hospitality
INTD 472 Project Management & Professional Practices

Campus - office number: Female Campus - C211

Education:
BSc, Interior Design, University of Prince Mugrin, Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Biography:
Reem Almuzaini holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and has been a Teaching Assistant in the Interior Design Department since 2025. She specializes in space planning and concept development, with strong proficiency in a variety of design software, including 3D modeling and rendering. Her approach combines creativity with functionality, emphasizing user experience, aesthetic balance, and innovative design solutions. She strives to create interior environments that are both visually engaging and highly practical, blending artistic vision with technical precision to achieve distinctive and meaningful spaces.

Courses taught:
INTD 312 Design Studio IV Hospitality
INTD 211 Design Studio I Residential
INTD 241 Construction Systems & Technology I
INTD 242 Construction Systems & Technology II
INTD 492 Capstone Project II