Professor Adel S. Aldosary
Dean, College of Environmental Design

Symposia

1. 5th Annual Symposium on the Applications of Planning Theory; Rackham Graduate
 
2. School, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA., Friday, 22   April, 1990.
 
3. Symposium on: “Planning for Education in Light of Population Growth and Development Needs for Gulf States”; Arab Gulf States Bureau of Education, Riyadh. (12-14, 6, 1413 AH). (6-8., December, 1992).
 
4. International Seminar on "Geographic Information Systems, City Sustainability, and Environment", The Organization of Islamic Capitals & Cities (OICC) & United Nations Department for Development Support & Management Services (UN-DDSMS), Cairo, Egypt, 10-14 December, 1995.
 
5. 5th Annual Exhibition of School of Environmental Design, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, May 19-22, 1996.
 
6. 33rd Annual URISA Conference & Exhibition, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. July 27-August 1, 1996).
 
7. 50th Annual Summer Institute, Survey Research Techniques, Institute of Social Research, “Statistical Analysis Using Missing Data, Workshop”, 16-20, June, 1997, University of Michigan, USA.
 
8. Saudi Japanese Symposium on the Applications of Remote Sensing, Saudi Center.
 
9. For Remote Sensing, King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (October 19-21, 1997)
 
10. The 15th National Computer Conference, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran (Nov. 17-19, 1997)
 
11. The Symposium of ‘Higher Education in Saudi Arabia: Future Visions’ organized by The Ministry of Higher Education, King Faisal Conference Center, Riyadh  22-25 Feb.98
 
12. The Social Sciences Data Analysis Network (SSDAN) Workshop, June 18-22, 1998, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA.

13. Symposium on “Health Sector Development & Reform”, Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh, 5-8, December, 1998.

14. 36th Annual URISA Conference & Exhibition, Chicago, Illinoise, U.S.A,(21-25 August, 1999).

15. “Managing GIS Implementation” workshop, URISA, Chicago, USA, 21 August, 1999.

16. “Energy Conservation in Industrial Applications” workshop, KFUPM, Dhahran, February 12-14, 2000.

17. “Test Development for Career Guidance Services”, Seminar, Testing and Evaluation Center, 2-3 April 2000, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

18. “Innovation and Creativity in Teaching and Learning” Conference, the University of Stirling, Scotland, and Society for Research Into Higher Education, UK, June 12-13, 2000.

19. 37th Annual URISA Conference & Exhibition, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A, (19-23 August, 2000).

20. “AM/FM/GIS for Public Works: A Manager’s Perspective” workshop, Rosen Convention Center, August 20, 2000, Orlando, Florida, USA.

21. “Teaching, Learning, Curriculum and Assessment” workshop, Academic Development Center, 28-30 August, 2000, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

22. “Instructional Technology” Workshop, Academic Development Center, 4-6 November, 2000, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

23. “The Symposium on the Development of Engineering and environmental Design Education”, 12-14 February, 2001, College of Engineering and College of Environmental Design, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
 
24. “Students Learning at KFUPM: Challenges and opportunities” discussion Forum, Academic Development Center, Conference Center, March 25, 2001, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

25. “Striving for excellence in University Teaching and Learning”, Academic Development Center, Conference Center, April 28- May 1st, 2001, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

26. “Workshop on California State Experience with High demend on the Higher Education”, Ministry of Higher Education, College of Arts Auditorium, King Saud University, Riyadh 28-29 April, 2001.

27. The Middle East Power Distribution Forum, Institute of International Research (IIR) Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), May 26-28, 2001.

28. A Public Seminar Presentation titled,” "An Investigation into the Application of GIS for Infrastructure and Facilities Management in Saudi Arabia". A Public Presentation for a Research Proposal at KFUPM, Scientific Research
Deanship. By Aldosary, Adel S. and Garba, Shaibu B., October 2, 2001.

29. 3rd International Human Resources Association Forum (MENA Chapter): Focus on Saudisation, IHRA and Institute of International Research (IIR), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, February 10-13, 2002.
 
30. A Symposium on “Certification of Practicing Engineers in Saudi Arabia: issues and Challenges”, April 30, 2002, Conference Center, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

31. “Workshop on How to be an Effective University Teacher “, Academic Development Center, Conference Center, September 07 - 08, 2002, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

32. “Workshops on Increasing Effectiveness as a University Teacher “, Academic Development Center, Conference Center, September 09 - 11, 2002, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

33. “The First Applied Symposium for National Labor Force”, Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kuwait City, October 20-22, 2002, Kuwait.

34. “Urban Development Strategy for Saudi Arabian Provinces – Future Vision” Workshop, Riyadh 22-24 Shaaban, 1423 h, 28-30, October, 2002, Ministry of Municipal and rural Affairs, Urban Planning Department.

35. “Urban Development in Arid Regions & Associated Problems” symposium, November 2-4, 2002, Riyadh, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Saudi Arabia.

36. “The Second Employment and Saudization Forum, Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Saudi Management Society, Riyadh, December 29-30, 2002, Saudi Arabia.

37. 4th International Human Resources Association Forum (MENA Chapter): Focus on Saudisation, IHRA and Institute of International Research (IIR), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, February 22-25, 2003.

38. National Project for Tourism HR Development - Steering Committee Workshop" on Sunday May 4th, 2003 at the Supreme Council on Tourism Headquarters in Riyadh 

39. The 3rd Annual Power Transmission and Distribution Forum, Institute of International Research (IIR), Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), May 17-20, 2003.

40. Workshop on “Post-Secondary Education Strategy in Saudi Arabia- Critical Issues”, KFUPM, Dhahran Conference Center, 6-8, August, 2003.

41.“The First Planning Symposium for the Development of Academic Planning Programs and Professional Practice in Saudi Arabia”, Scientific Committee Chairman, and First Day Open Discussion Forum Chairman, October 14-15, 2003, Conference Center, KFUPM, dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

42. “The Second Applied Symposium for National Labor Force”, Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kuwait City, December 8-10, 2003, Kuwait.

43. “Developing the Role of Academic Department Chairmen as Leaders Workshop”, Jubail Intercontinental Hotel, March 20-21, 2004, Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

44. “Strategic Planning Workshop I’, Conference center and Dhahran International Hotel, Dhahran 12-13, April, 2004, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

45. “Strategic Planning Workshop II’, Al-Khobar Holiday Inn, Conference Center, May 6th , 2004, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia.

46. “The 4th Annual Power Transmission and Distribution Forum, International Institute of Research (IIR): May 16-19, 2004, Dubai, UAE.

47. “Localization: Meeting the Challenge of Change”, International Institute of Research (IIR): May 16-19, 2004, Dubai, UAE.

48.“Kuwait 1st Annual Business Process Outsourcing Conference & Exhibition, 24-25 May 2004, Kuwait.

49. 26th Annual EAIR Forum, “Knowledge Society Crossroads”, 5-8 September 2004, Barcelona, Spain.

50. Kuwait 1st International GIS Conference & Exhibition, Crown Plaza Hotel, Kuwait, 5-7 February 2005.

51. “Kuwait University New Campus Master Plan: Update and Critical Issues Workshop”, Marina Hotel, Kuwait City, Kuwait, April 11th, 2005.

52. 27th Annual EAIR Forum, “Enduring Values and New Challenges in Higher Education”, 28-31 August 2005, Riga, Latvia.

53. Medina Forum, American University in Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE, November 16th, 2005.

54. The Gulf First Urban Planning and Development Conference, Crown Plaza Hotel, Kuwait, February 20-2, 2006.

55. Seventh International Conference on HRD Research and Practice Across Europe, Tilburg, The Netherlands, 22-24, May 2006.

56. 6th Annual Power Transmission & Distribution Forum, IIR, May 27-30, 2006, Dubai, UAE.
 
57. National Plan for Saudization of the Attraction and Tourism Sector Workshop, The Supreme Commission on Tourism, Jeddah Hilton, June21, 2006, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

58. Creating and Mapping Flash Flood Social and Physical Vulnerability Index of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Presented at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly in Vienna (EGU),April 27-May 2, 2014, Vienna, Austria.

 59. Flood Induced Vulnerability in Strategic Plan Making Process – A Retrospective Review, Presented at the Western Regional Science Association’s (WRSA) 54th Annual Meeting, February 15-18, 2015, Tucson, USA

60. Nahiduzzaman, K. M., Aldosary, A., Rahman, M. T. Flood induced vulnerability in strategic plan making process, A retrospective review. Paper Presented at the 54th Annual Meeting of the Western Regional Science Association in Tucson, Arizona, February, 2015.