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Biography
Albert S Abel
Assistant Lecturer,Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies
College of Humanities,University of Dar es Salaam
Albert S Abel is a registered architect with specialization in architectural conservation. He is currently serving as an Assistant Lecturer in the Depatment of of Archaeology and Heritage Studies at the College of Humanities,University of Dar es Salaam.His accademic and professional interests focus on the conservation of built heritage along the East African Coast, with particular emphasis on Swahili architecture.
With years of experience in both practical and consultancy services. Albert Abel has contributed to interdisplinary initiatives that integrate architectural analysis, cultural heritage management ,and archaeological studies.His work aim to advance sustainable conservation strategies that respect historical authenticity while engaging with comtemporary community needs.He is also committed to promoting the adaptive reuse of built heritage structures as a means of safeguarding cultural identity and boosting local development.
Research Interest
1.Swahili Architecture and Urbanism-Documentation,analysis and interpretation of architectural forms and spatial organisation in historic swahili towns along the east african coast.
2.Architectural Conservation-Methods and principles of conserving built ,with a focus on culturally informed and sustainable practices in tropical coastal context.
Adaptive reuse Heritage buildings-Exploring how historical structures can be repurposed to meet contemporary needs while preserving their cultural and architectural importance.
Material Culture and Building Techniques- Study of indegenous Construction material and techniques in coastal heritage sites to guide restoration and conservation strategies.
Heritage and Community Engagement- Investigating the role of local communities in heritage conservation and integrating indegenous knowledge and skills in heritage management .
Interdisciplinary Approach to Heritage Studies- Bridging architecture,archaeology,and heritage management to develop integrated frameworks for understanding and preserving historic built environment.
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Projects
INTEGRATED PRESERVATION AT KILWA KISIWANI,Implemented by World Monument Fund,Donor:Ambassadors fund for Cultural Preservation Large grant program 2011
INTEGRATED PRESERVATION AT KILWA KISIWANI AND SONGO MNRARA ,Implemented by: World Monument Fund,Donor:Ambassadors fund for Cultural Preservation program 2014
PRESERVATION OF ANCIENT SWAHILI TOWN OF KUA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE,JUANI ISLAND,MAFIA ARCHIPELAGO,
Implemented by: World Monument fund and Antiquities unit of Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.Donor: American Ambassodors Fund for Cultural Preservation Large grant prgram 2017/2018
INTERPRETATION OF THE SITE FOR VISITORS AT THE ANCIENT SWAHILI TOWN OF KUA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE,JUANI ISLAND,MAFIA ARCHIPELAGO.Implementing Agency: World Monument fund (WMF) and National Museum of Tanzania, Donor:American Ambassador Fund for Cultural Preservation grnat program 2022 Phase II
Provission of Consultancy Services in design and supervission of information centres,information Panels and restoration of historic built structures at Kua Mafia,MbuaMaji ruins,Kimbiji ruins Kigamboni,Mikumbi Lindi Township,Gereza and reconstruction of ancient gatty at Mikindani ,Design and fabrication of Dynasaur Statue (Giraffitatian at Lindi township and Tyranosaurus Rex at Mkwajuni juction of Tendaguru Palanteological site)
Provission of Consultancy Services in Assesment and Restoration of Archaeological Building of Ngome Kongwe,Bagamoyo Stone Town, Implemented by Tanzania Forestry Agency,Moistry of Natural resources and tourism,
Provission of Consultancy Services in Assesment and Restoration building of the late Mangi Rindi Mandara of Old Moshi,Kilimanjaro region,Implemented and funded by Kilimanjaro Heritage Society
Provission of Consultancy Services in Assesment and Documentation of Dr.Dvid Livingstone, Tembe la Kwihara buildings, Tabora region
Publications
Abel S.A & Mosha L.H (2020) . Dynamic of Local dwelling culture into cities,a case of nomadic maasai human settlement in Tanzania,International Journal of Development Research