Riham Mohsen Essa

Biography:

Dr.Riham Essa is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Interior Design with a Ph.D. from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University, Egypt. She previously worked as Assistant Professor and Chairperson of the Interior Design Department at Dar Al Uloom University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Her research focuses on sustainable interior environments, smart technologies, and neuro-responsive design for therapeutic and workplace settings. She has published some peer-reviewed research papers in reputable, SCOPUS-indexed journals: “Advanced Sustainable Technologies and New Interior Design Approaches in Workspaces Post COVID-19”, published in Design Engineering (Toronto), June 2021.
“Promoting Students’ Mental Health through Design and Implementation of Multi-Activity Pods in Educational Institutions Using the WELL Building Standard”, published in Designs (MDPI, Q2 SCOPUS Journal), January 2023.
Currently, her postdoctoral work explores smart, neuro-responsive interior design solutions to support individuals with Alzheimer's disease, merging neuroscience and environmental design for improved daily life.