Dr. Faisal Alhassani is a licensed Architect and Engineer with over 15 years of experience in architecture, engineering, sustainable design, and higher education. He holds a Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering from Penn State University, where he taught undergraduate and senior-level design courses and developed sustainability-focused curricula. His mixed-methods research on the long-term impact of sustainability in AE programs is under peer review in academic journals. He now serves as Assistant Professor at King Abdulaziz University. Dr. Alhassani holds globally recognized credentials, including LEED AP (BD+C, ID+C, O+M, ND, Homes), WELL AP, SITES AP, EDAC, and ESTIDAMA PQP. He has been repeatedly selected as a Subject Matter Expert and Task Force member by the USGBC and GBCI, contributing to the development of LEED and SITES credentialing exams. He has led university-industry coordination and curriculum development at King Abdulaziz University and held key roles at Leo A Daly. His international portfolio includes healthcare, hospitality, and mixed-use projects across the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. A former AIA KSA Country Director, Faisal is passionate about mentorship, innovation, and community impact. To date, he has contributed to over $1.37 million in research funding. He sees sustainable design as a unified dialogue that enhances lives, promotes ecological well-being, and bridges global standards with local needs.