About

Dr. Alsaleh Sugati is a strategy, research, and innovation leader whose work connects urban design and healthy lifestyles with public policy, education, and human-centered development to improve quality of life.

As Director of Research and Innovation at the Quality of Life Program Center, he leads multidisciplinary initiatives that translate national priorities and research evidence into policies, guidelines, educational interventions, capacity-building programs, and place-based solutions. His work brings together government entities, universities, international organizations, researchers, designers, and private-sector partners.

His current portfolio spans urban livability, thermal conditions in Saudi cities, inclusive public environments, demographic change, later-life workplaces, educational innovation, and research.

Alsaleh holds a PhD and Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech. His doctoral work examined the use of mathematical modeling and machine learning in early architectural design. He previously served as Assistant Professor and Director of the Architecture Program at Dar Al-Hekma University.

He is an Ambassador for the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism, a member of ISO/TC 314 on Ageing Societies, and an Advisory Board Member for the College of Architecture and Digital Design at Dar Al Uloom University.