Roles

Salah Al-Deen Al-Fitouri Al-Warfali

Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Arts and Design

A dedicated and forward-thinking Interior Design and Architecture Lecturer and Consultant with a rich background in academic instruction. Proven expertise in teaching theoretical and practical courses and bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world execution. Passionate about curriculum development, academic quality assurance, and researching the intersection of cultural identity and modern space design.

Education

• 2010 | University of Tripoli

  • Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) in Interior Design

• 2002 | University of Tripoli

  • Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) in Interior Design

Careers

Academic & Professional Experience

• Assistant Lecturer | Faculty of Arts and Design

  • Taught a comprehensive range of theoretical and practical interior design and architectural courses, fostering a creative and technically sound environment.

  • Guided and supervised senior undergraduate students through their final graduation projects, ensuring industry-standard outcomes.

  • Actively participated in updating and developing the Interior Design department's curricula to align with contemporary trends, masterfully blending classical and modern design philosophies.

  • Served as an active member of scientific discussion committees for student research and contributed significantly to the College Quality Assurance Committee.

  • Provided specialized consultancy to students on engineering and decorative projects, emphasizing the practical application of design theories.   

  • Collaborating Lecturer / Researcher | University of Tripoli (and other universities)

    • Maintained strong academic ties with interior design departments across prominent universities.

    • Contributed to collaborative research projects and participated in various scientific and academic activities.

  • Assistant Lecturer | Higher Institute of Art Techniques

    • Delivered specialized instruction and academic support within technical art and design frameworks.

Research Interests

Research Interests & Focus Areas

• Culture & Space | Investigating the dialectical relationship between societal culture and interior spaces.

• Design Criteria | Formulating design criteria that preserve cultural privacy while seamlessly accommodating modern architectural transformations.

• Lighting & Perception | Exploring the impact of lighting and optical illusions in architectural and interior design.

External Activities

Academic Engagement & Community Service

• Active participant in external design activities, local workshops, and scientific conferences.

• Contributed to professional panels regarding lighting design, spatial perception, and optical illusions in modern architecture.