Waleed Farouk
Head of Research and Development (Industrialized Construction) @Merit
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Research and Development (Industrialized Construction) @Merit
Developed and directed the team’s strategic roadmap, including the evaluation of emerging technologies, implementation planning, and cost modeling.• Working alongside a multidisciplinary group of AI specialists, computational designers, and engineers to accelerate innovation in industrialized and modular construction.• Established the R&D strategy with a focus on automation, performance optimization, and AI-assisted decision-making, enabling scalable and data-driven approaches to off-site construction systems.
EDUCATION
San Diego State University
Fulbright Pre-academic Program
Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Science (MSc), Computational Design
DAAD German Academic Exchange Service
Winter School, Entrepreneurship Program
University of the West of England
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Helwan University Cairo
Non degree program, Musical Performance, General
Cairo University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Architecture
SKILLS
ABOUT WALEED FAROUK
I work at the intersection of data, algorithms, and performance optimization to turn bold visions into reality. My work focuses on maximizing the performance of the built environment and the quality of life for human beings. My 10 years of experience span algorithm-driven architectural design, space habitats design, off-site and off-world construction. I focus on transforming the design process using technology to optimize outcomes and ROI.Led the computational design of iconic projects across the Middle East and Africa, including Katara Lusail in Qatar, Al Maktoum Airport in the UAE, and the New Capital CBD in Egypt; projects collectively valued at over $40 billion. Contributed to NASA’s Project Olympus, part of the Moon-to-Mars initiative, focusing on extraterrestrial design for lunar habitats in collaboration with SEArch+. Awarded prestigious fully-funded scholarships for MSc and PhD studies in the US and UK. Dedicated to advancing performance-driven design algorithms, leveraging a deep understanding of both business objectives and emerging
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