Doha's CV
Doha Hassan
University Research Assistant | Cultural Heritage Research
Profile summary
Strategic University Research Assistant with 4 years shaping cultural heritage research and inclusive museum education outcomes. Known for expertise in accessibility strategies, educational program development, and stakeholder management across GCC environments. Committed to advancing inclusive learning frameworks and cultural heritage conservation through rigorous academic research and cross-cultural collaboration.
Career highlights
Accessibility Research: Led an interdisciplinary research experiment and developed a humanoid robot interaction model adopted in pilot testing to improve museum engagement for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Outreach Coordination: Coordinated inclusive outreach programs serving children of determination during national events, managing program logistics, accessibility adaptations, and stakeholder communication.
Heritage Policy Research: Contributed research to the development of national cultural heritage conservation guidelines for Saudi Arabia under the Ministry of Culture, finalizing multiple operational guidelines.
Academic Publishing: Published a research paper in a Q1 journal and co presented outcomes at an international conference focusing on virtual art museum experiences.
Key skills
Professional experience
- Led an interdisciplinary research experiment addressing accessibility gaps in museums for children with ASD
- Developed a humanoid-robot interaction model adopted in pilot testing to improve engagement in museums for children with ASD.
- Collaborated with Sharjah Museums Authority, Sharjah Autism Center, and École Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Brest (France) to develop inclusive museum interaction models and accessible learning frameworks that enhance museum engagement for children with ASD.
- Disseminate research outcomes through peer-reviewed publications and international conferences
Managed program delivery for the Make Way art family initiative, overseeing educational sessions for adolescents with disabilities and their families.
- Facilitated 6 sessions on personal boundaries, family secrets, and healthy relationships.
- Worked with 14 Arabic and English-speaking families to create art pieces.
- Fine-tuned and developed the design of the program sessions.
Reported to the museum leadership team, overseeing community engagement initiatives for National Day events. Shaped accessibility strategies and coordinated program logistics to support children of determination.
- Coordinated inclusive outreach programs serving 50 children of determination during the UAE National Day events.
- Prepared follow-up report containing program evaluation, participant feedback, and strategic recommendations.
Executed policy analysis, case studies, and research documentation to support national cultural heritage conservation standards for the Ministry of Culture.
- Finalized 3 guidelines covering conservation approaches and levels of intervention, modern uses, and glossary terms.
- Conducted research supporting the development of national cultural heritage conservation guidelines for Saudi Arabia.
- Published research findings in Museum and Society, a Q1 academic journal.
- Co-presented project outcomes at the International Conference for Education and Innovation in Museums held in Riyadh, KSA.
- Managed student records and monitored dissertation compliance to support program evaluation and accreditation.
- Supported the instruction of Basic Design courses by assisting students with physical model making and architectural drawing techniques.
- Provided academic guidance during Design Studio classes to help students refine their architectural projects.
- Mentored architecture students across multiple design modules and graduation projects to improve technical drawing and conceptual design skills.
Education
Conservation Management of Cultural Heritage
- Thesis: “Smart and Inclusive Museums for Children with Special Needs: Robot Companions for Autistic Children Case Study”
- GPA: 3.94
Architecture
- Class rank: 3 rd
Languages
Arabic · Native
English · Professional