Hashim Sarkis was appointed Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning at MIT in January of 2015. Previously, he was at Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) as the Aga Khan Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism. In addition to professorships at Harvard University and MIT, Sarkis has held numerous visiting appointments around the world including at the American University of Beirut and the Metropolis Program in Barcelona. In conjunction with his academic work, Sarkis is principal architect in the Cambridge and Beirut based firm, Hashim Sarkis Studios, founded in 1998. His architectural and planning projects include affordable housing, institutional buildings, and town planning throughout the globe. His current projects include the Byblos Town Hall and the Courtowers, both under construction. www.hashimsarkis.com