Prof. Dr. Safia Elkabany

Visual Artist | Professor of Mural Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts | Former Head of the Syndicate of Fine Artists | Former Advisor to the President of the Russian University for Visual Arts | Current Professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts

First woman to hold the position of Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts since its establishment in 1908.

First woman to serve as Head of the Syndicate of Fine Artists since 1976.

Born in Cairo, 1966

Based in Zamalek, Cairo

safia.alkabany@gmail.com

Education:

  • PhD in Fine Arts (Mural Painting) – 1996 Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University Dissertation: Preserving Mural Painting through Contemporary Painting Techniques
  • Master’s Degree in Fine Arts (Mural Painting) – 1993 Faculty of Fine Arts Thesis: Ancient Egyptian Murals and the Influence of Their Symbolism on Contemporary Egyptian Murals
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts (Painting) – 1988 Faculty of Fine Arts Graduated First in Class Graduation Project: Excellent

Key Leadership Roles & Experience

First woman to serve as Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts (2015–2018), since its establishment in 1908.

First woman to be elected Head of the Syndicate of Fine Artists since 1976.

Head of the Syndicate of Fine Artists, Egypt.

Advisor to the President of the Russian University for Visual Arts.

Member of over 90 scientific and cultural committees.

Selected Works & Collections

Works acquired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Artworks are held in private and corporate collections in Egypt and internationally.
Execution and enhancement of multiple spaces through stained glass and mosaic artworks.

Quality Assurance & Accreditation Experience

  • Led the academic accreditation process of the Faculty of Fine Arts, resulting in official accreditation by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE).
  • Coordinator for Standards 6 and 7 (Financial and Human Resources Development & Community Service – QAAAP).
  •  Coordinator for Strategic Goal 7 Strengthening the Faculty of Fine Arts’ leadership role in community and environmental engagement, and Strategic Goal 8 Developing financial resources and enhancing continuous improvement capacity Within the CIQAP Project.
  • Supervised and managed the program portfolio, including program structure, course specifications, and course reports For undergraduate and postgraduate students, Painting Department – 2013.
  • Served as Internal Reviewer for Painting Department programs, Mural Painting Division – 2013/2014.
  • Supervised and contributed to the development of the credit-hour system bylaws For the undergraduate Painting Department – 2013.
  • Developed the Financial Resources Development Plan for the Faculty of Fine Arts.
  • Developed the Community Service Plan for the Faculty of Fine Arts – 2009–2014.
  • Member of the Strategic Planning Committee, Faculty of Fine Arts.
  • Participated in the Expert Committee and Strategic Planning for Community Service, Helwan University.
  • Applied for institutional accreditation as Chair of the Quality Assurance Unit Board – January 2016 and 2017.

Academic Missions, Grants & Professional Appointments

    • Scientific Mission, Commonwealth Fund – Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1998) Preparation of specialized reports on museum restoration cases in Georgia, the former Soviet Union. 1998(Duration: one month)
    • Scientific Mission from the Ministry of Higher Education in Italy 2002 (duration of six months) In collaboration with Sapienza University of Rome, under the supervision of Dr. Luis fanfoni
    • Jury Member, Kuwait International Biennale – Sheikh Suad Al-Sabah. Kuwait, February 2017
    • Member of the National Committee for the Development and Protection of Historic Cairo.
    • Member of the Murals and Sculptures Committee, National Organization for Urban Harmony.
    • Initiating joint supervision programs with University State Washington  in the United States.Academic Theses
    • Member of the Scientific Organizing Committee and Session Chair, First International Conference of the Arab Scientists Forum, Sharm El Sheikh 2011
    • Curator, Exhibition of Senior Faculty Members Egyptian Academy in Rome, titled “An Artist with the Rank of Professor” 2012
    • Member of the Scientific Organizing Committee and Session Chair, First International Conference of the Arab Scientists Forum, Marsa Alam -15 19 December 2012
    • Participation in theMa'aninitiative For the Arab Universities Alliance, under the auspices of the American University in Cairo (AUC) (The John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement - February2013 | Head of the Syndicate of Fine Artists
    • Member of the graduation projects jury. At Yarmouk University.,Modern University. , And Zarqa University 2013
    • Member of the Jury Committee and Senior Organizing Committee, Conference of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Minya University “Creativity Between Obligation and Commitment” 2014
    • Member of the Scientific Organizing Committee and Session Chair, First International Conference of the Arab Scientists Forum, Sharm El Sheikh2017   
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Years of Teaching

Professional Development & Training

Scientific & Specialized Courses

  1. Training Course, French Cultural Center – 1993
  2. One-Year Restoration Program, Coptic & Islamic Museum – 1995
  3. English Language Courses, British Council, Cairo – 9 courses

Leadership & Faculty Development Programs

  1. Teacher Training Course – 2000
  2. Modern Teaching Approaches – 2005
  3. Assessment Skills – 2005
  4. Decision Making & Problem Solving – 2005
  5. University Curriculum Planning – 2005
  6. Strategic Planning – National Authority for Quality Assurance – 2013
  7. Crisis & Disaster Management – 2013
  8. Innovation in Teamwork & Policy Development – 2013
  9. Management Principles & Keys to Success – 2014
  10. Performance-Based Leadership & Change Management – 2014
  11. Mind Mapping for Creative Idea Generation & Policy Development – 2010–2011
  12. Strategic Planning for Higher Education Institutions – 2012 / 2015
  13. Specialized Unit Management Skills – 2014
  14. Emergency & Contingency Planning – 2014
  15. Strategic Planning for Higher Education Institutions – 2015/06/10
  16. Political Empowerment for Women – 2009

Art is a cultural language, that
reflects the identity and history of society