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College of Architecture, Art and Design

Department of Architecture

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Research areas

Education

PhD, Built Environment, University of New South Wales, 2023

Master, Urban Planning, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2014

Bachelor, Architectural Engineering, Birzeit University, Palestine, 2008

Contact

[email protected]

Dr. Shakaa Rana

Assistant Professor

PhD, University of New South Wales,

Publications

Shakaa Rana And Nada Abdulameer. From Closure to Continuity: Rethinking Heritage Revitalization in Historic Urban Centers, The case of Sharjah

Shakaa Rana. The Guideline Manual for Construction in the Historic Area of Gaza

Shakaa Rana. The Sha’m Khor Khwair Corridor 1977 Master Plan, Na

Shakaa Rana. Early-Stage Artist Involvement in Urban Renewal: Potentials and Limitations from the Open Field Agency, Sydney, Journal Of Urbanism: International Research On Placemaking And Urban Sustinability

Conference Presentations

Envisioning the 20-Minute Transit-Oriented City, Urban Future Week, 11 November 2025

Grants and sponsorships

Grant, Start-up Research Grant, 20 January 2026 - 19 January 2028

Contract, The Guideline Manual for Construction in the Historic Area of Gaza, Barakat Trust, 31 July 2025 - 30 May 2026