I am an experienced engineer with over 10 years of scientific research specializing in Mixed Reality applications within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. With a Ph.D. focused on Mixed Reality applications in the AEC industry from Concordia University, I bring over 20 years of expertise in 3D design, immersive visualization, simulation, and digital content development. I possess advanced skills in XR/MR/VR technologies, software development for mobile platforms, and cloud-native architectures. Throughout my career, I have led development teams creating AR/VR/MR applications, managed projects involving cloud backend integration, and contributed to academic teaching and research. I am passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as photogrammetry, 3D Gaussian Splatting, and interactive simulation to advance the field of facilities management and construction. I enjoy mentoring others, taking a collaborative approach to problem-solving, and continuously developing my skills across platforms such as Unity and Unreal Engine.

Khaled El Ammari

I am an experienced engineer with over 10 years of scientific research specializing in Mixed Reality applications within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. With a Ph.D. focused on Mixed Reality applications in the AEC industry from Concordia University, I bring over 20 years of expertise in 3D design, immersive visualization, simulation, and digital content development. I possess advanced skills in XR/MR/VR technologies, software development for mobile platforms, and cloud-native architectures. Throughout my career, I have led development teams creating AR/VR/MR applications, managed projects involving cloud backend integration, and contributed to academic teaching and research. I am passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as photogrammetry, 3D Gaussian Splatting, and interactive simulation to advance the field of facilities management and construction. I enjoy mentoring others, taking a collaborative approach to problem-solving, and continuously developing my skills across platforms such as Unity and Unreal Engine.

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I am an experienced engineer with over 10 years of scientific research specializing in Mixed Reality applications within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. With a Ph.D. focused on Mixed Reality applications in the AEC industry from Concordia University, I bring over 20 years of expertise in 3D design, immersive visualization, simulation, and digital content development. I possess advanced skills in XR/MR/VR technologies, software development for mobile platforms, and cloud-native architectures.

Throughout my career, I have led development teams creating AR/VR/MR applications, managed projects involving cloud backend integration, and contributed to academic teaching and research. I am passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as photogrammetry, 3D Gaussian Splatting, and interactive simulation to advance the field of facilities management and construction. I enjoy mentoring others, taking a collaborative approach to problem-solving, and continuously developing my skills across platforms such as Unity and Unreal Engine.

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Work Experience

Lead Mixed Reality Developer at Fiction Mine
June 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Led Unity development team on augmented reality projects, integrating third-party AI tools for visual improvements, managing AR features design and testing, resolving technical challenges, documenting requirements, and coordinating with developers and technical artists to create gamified AR experiences.
Mixed Reality Engineer at Eterio Realities
June 1, 2023 - Present
Leading the Unity development team for mixed reality applications in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction sector. Responsibilities include writing, modifying, and testing code for Android and iOS applications, solving technical problems, leading iOS platform development, and backend integration.
Lead Mixed Reality Developer at Fiction Mine
June 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Led the Unity development team integrating third-party AI tools for visual improvement. Designed and documented augmented reality features, wrote code for Android and iOS applications, coordinated with developers and technical artists to create gamified AR experiences, and assisted in user requirement documentation.
Mixed Reality Engineer at Eterio Realities
June 1, 2023 - Present
Lead Unity team for developing Mixed Reality applications for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Responsible for coding, modifying, testing Android and iOS applications, and managing backend integration for iOS platform. Troubleshoot and solve technical problems related to MR applications.
Lead Mixed Reality Developer at Fiction Mine
June 1, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Led the Unity development team and integrated third-party AI tools for visual improvements. Wrote, modified, and tested code for Android and iOS applications, designed and implemented Augmented Reality features, documented requirements, and coordinated gamified AR experiences with developers and technical artists.
Mixed Reality Engineer at Eterio Realities
June 1, 2023 - Present
Led the Unity team in developing Mixed Reality applications for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. Responsible for writing, modifying, and testing code for Android and iOS applications, identifying and solving technical issues, and leading iOS platform development and backend integration.
Lead Mixed Reality Developer at Fiction Mine
June 1, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Led the Unity development team, integrating third-party AI tools for visual improvements. Developed, tested, and modified Android and iOS applications. Designed and documented Augmented Reality features, coordinated with developers and technical artists to create gamified AR experiences, and assisted in user requirements collection.
Mixed Reality Engineer at Eterio Realities
June 1, 2023 - Present
Leading the Unity team in developing Mixed Reality applications for the AEC industry. Writing, modifying, and testing code for Android and iOS applications. Identifying and solving technical problems, and leading the development of the iOS platform and backend integration.
Lead Mixed Reality Developer at Fiction Mine
June 1, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Led the Unity development team, integrated third-party AI tools for visual enhancement, developed and tested Android and iOS applications, designed and implemented augmented reality features, assisted in user requirements collection, and coordinated with developers and technical artists for creating gamified AR experiences.
Mixed Reality Engineer at Eterio Realities
June 1, 2023 - Present
Lead Unity team for developing Mixed Reality applications for AEC industry. Responsible for writing, modifying, and testing code for Android and iOS applications, identifying and solving technical problems, and leading iOS platform development and backend integration.
Mixed Reality Consultant (Part-time) at Elits Canada Inc.
May 31, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Designed and developed AR-VR remote collaboration projects and supported research and development activities.
Mixed Reality Consultant (Part-time) at Elits Canada Inc.
May 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Designed and developed AR/VR remote collaboration projects and supported research and development activities.
Mixed Reality Consultant (Part-time) at Elits Canada Inc.
May 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Designed and developed AR/VR remote collaboration projects and supported research and development activities.
Mixed Reality Consultant at Elits Canada Inc.
May 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Designed and developed AR and VR remote collaboration projects and supported research and development activities in mixed reality.
Mixed Reality Consultant at Elits Canada Inc.
May 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Designed and developed augmented and virtual reality remote collaboration projects; supported research and development activities.
Mixed Reality Architect at Virtual Integrated Technologies - VIT, BMAD Tech
September 30, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Led AR/VR design and development projects, integrated AI tools such as OpenCV within Unity3D, managed schedules and project deliveries, developed interactive AR/VR apps for iOS and Android, handled streaming of large models, led MR application production, and created R&D reports.
Professor (Teaching short-term contract) at Champlain College Saint-Lambert
September 30, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Prepared course materials and taught AR/VR courses within the AR/VR Specialist program, coached students to develop mixed reality projects.
Mixed Reality Architect at Virtual Integrated Technologies - VIT, BMAD Tech
September 30, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Led AR/VR design and development efforts including integration of AI tools within Unity3D. Managed project schedules and deliveries, developed interactive AR/VR applications for mobile platforms, handled streaming of large 3D models and led MR application production. Authored research and development reports while supporting R&D.
Professor (Short-term contract) at Champlain College Saint-Lambert
September 30, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Prepared course materials and taught AR/VR courses for the AR/VR Specialist program, helping students develop their Mixed Reality projects.
Mixed Reality Architect at Virtual Integrated Technologies - VIT, BMAD Tech
September 30, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Led AR/VR design and development initiatives and integrated AI tools such as OpenCV within Unity3D. Managed project technical plans, schedules, and deliveries. Developed interactive AR/VR games and applications for iOS and Android including 360º video-based VR platforms, handled streaming of large models, led MR application production, and authored research and development reports.
Professor (Teaching short-term contract) at Champlain College Saint-Lambert
September 30, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Prepared course materials for AR/VR Specialist program and taught the VR Portfolio 2 course focused on production and presentation. Assisted students in developing Mixed Reality projects.
Mixed Reality Architect at Virtual Integrated Technologies - VIT, BMAD Tech
September 30, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Led AR/VR design and development projects. Integrated third-party tools including AI tools with Unity3D. Managed project schedules and deliveries. Developed interactive AR/VR games and apps for iOS and Android, including 360º video-based VR platforms. Led production of MR applications and authored research and development reports.
Professor (Teaching short-term contract) at Champlain College Saint-Lambert
September 30, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Prepared course materials for AR/VR Specialist program and taught the VR Portfolio 2 course focusing on production and presentation. Helped students develop their Mixed Reality projects.
Mixed Reality Architect at Virtual Integrated Technologies - VIT, BMAD Tech
September 30, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Led AR/VR design and development, integrated AI and third-party tools within Unity3D, prepared technical plans, managed schedules and deliveries, developed interactive AR/VR games and apps for iOS and Android, handled streaming large models, led mixed reality application production, authored R&D reports, and supported research and development.
Professor (Teaching short-term contract) at Champlain College Saint-Lambert
September 30, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Prepared course materials for AR/VR Specialist program, taught AR/VR course focusing on VR production and presentation, and supported students in developing mixed reality projects.
Graduate Research Assistant at Concordia University
December 31, 2017 - August 29, 2025
Assisted in AR/VR research projects, developed research prototypes using Unity3D engine, and conducted AR/VR focused research.
Graduate Research Assistant at Concordia University
December 31, 2017 - August 7, 2025
Conducted AR/VR related research and developed research prototypes using the Unity3D game engine.
Graduate Research Assistant at Concordia University
December 31, 2017 - August 7, 2025
Assisted in AR/VR related research and developed research prototypes using Unity3D game engine. Conducted AR/VR based research.
Graduate Research Assistant at Concordia University, Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
December 31, 2017 - August 7, 2025
Assisted in AR/VR related research, developed research prototypes using Unity3D game engine, and conducted AR/VR based research.
Freelance Developer & Personal Projects at Self-Employed
December 31, 2016 - August 7, 2025
Developed multiple web and XR applications including interactive WebVR apps for real estate tours, remote AR-VR collaboration apps, VR desktop apps, and iMessage sticker apps. Delivered design projects such as logo packages and experimented with personal AR sketching and modular design projects.
Freelance Developer & Personal Projects
December 31, 2016 - August 7, 2025
Developed interactive webVR apps for real estate tours, built multiple client websites, created remote AR/VR collaborative apps, developed VR desktop applications showcasing architectural work, designed logos and graphic packages for clients including National Research Council Canada, and developed several personal AR applications for iOS and Android platforms.
Full time Faculty Member at Tripoli University, Faculty of Engineering (Department of Architecture & Urban Planning)
December 31, 2012 - August 29, 2025
Taught academic courses including Architecture Design and Environmental Psychology, supervised final design projects.
Full Time Faculty Member at Tripoli University
December 31, 2012 - August 7, 2025
Taught academic courses in Architecture Design, Environmental Psychology, and CAD. Supervised design projects and courses.
Full time faculty member at Tripoli University, Faculty of Engineering
December 31, 2012 - August 7, 2025
Taught academic courses in Architecture Design, Environmental Psychology, and CAD. Supervised courses and final design projects in Architecture.
Full time faculty member at Tripoli University – Faculty of Engineering (Department of Architecture & Urban Planning)
December 31, 2012 - August 7, 2025
Taught academic courses in Architecture Design and Environmental Psychology, supervised courses and final design projects.
Architect & Co-Founder at Al-Maarij for Engineering Services
December 31, 2007 - August 29, 2025
Led design studio and architectural services in Tripoli, Libya.
Architect & Co-Founder at Al-Maarij for Engineering Services
December 31, 2007 - August 7, 2025
Led design studio activities and architectural projects.
Architect & Co-Founder at Al-Maarij for Engineering Services
December 31, 2007 - August 7, 2025
Led design studio projects and architectural services.
Architect & Co-Founder at Al-Maarij for Engineering Services
December 31, 2007 - August 7, 2025
Led design studio and architectural services.
Research Assistant at Concordia University
December 31, 2006 - August 29, 2025
Developed projects for modeling large-scale urban environments and interactive virtual reality applications for large-scale facilities. Published multiple research papers on Mixed Reality.
Research Assistant at Concordia University
December 31, 2006 - August 7, 2025
Developed projects for modeling large-scale urban environments and interactive virtual reality applications for large facilities. Published several Mixed Reality research papers.
Research Assistant at Concordia University
December 31, 2006 - August 7, 2025
Developed projects for modeling large-scale urban environments and interactive VR applications for large-scale facilities. Published multiple papers on Mixed Reality research.
Research Assistant at Concordia University, Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
December 31, 2006 - August 7, 2025
Developed projects for modeling large-scale urban environments, created interactive virtual reality applications for large-scale facilities, and published several mixed reality research papers.
Teaching Assistant at Tripoli University
December 31, 2003 - August 29, 2025
Assisted teaching multiple academic architecture courses and organized exhibitions, conferences, and workshops.
Teaching Assistant at Tripoli University
December 31, 2003 - August 7, 2025
Assisted in teaching courses in Architecture Design and Building Construction. Organized exhibitions, conferences, and workshops.
Teaching Assistant at Tripoli University
December 31, 2003 - August 7, 2025
Assisted with teaching multiple architecture design and construction courses. Organized exhibitions, conferences, and workshops.
Teaching Assistant at Tripoli University
December 31, 2003 - August 7, 2025
Assisted in teaching academic courses related to architecture design and building construction, organized exhibitions, conferences, and workshop events.
Architect (Part-time) at Tripoli's Development and Beautification Committee
December 31, 2000 - August 29, 2025
Designed and redesigned urban projects including central park and waterfront redevelopment; reviewed design projects for Tripoli municipality.
Web Developer Freelancer
December 31, 2000 - August 29, 2025
Designed and developed websites including the Libyan Architect Society portal and local school websites using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Architect (Part-time) at Tripoli's Development and Beautification Committee
December 31, 2000 - August 7, 2025
Designed redevelopment projects for central park, the waterfront, and conducted design reviews for Tripoli municipality.
Web Developer Freelancer at Self-Employed
December 31, 2000 - August 7, 2025
Designed and developed websites including the Libyan Architect Society portal and local school websites.
Architect (Part-time) at Tripoli's Development and Beautification Committee
December 31, 2000 - August 7, 2025
Designed redevelopment projects including central park and waterfront in Tripoli. Reviewed design proposals for Tripoli municipality.
Web Developer Freelancer
December 31, 2000 - August 7, 2025
Designed and developed websites including Libyan Architect Society portal and local school websites using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Architect (Part-time) at Tripoli's Development and Beautification Committee
December 31, 2000 - August 7, 2025
Designed redevelopment projects for central park and waterfront in Tripoli, reviewed design proposals for Tripoli municipality.
Web Developer Freelancer
December 31, 2000 - August 7, 2025
Designed and developed websites including the Libyan Architect Society portal and a local school website using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Architectural Technologist (Part-time) at Dar-Libya Office
December 31, 1999 - August 29, 2025
Performed 2D/3D CAD modeling, rendering for tourism resort projects, and modeled minimum cost housing for the Ministry of Tourism.
Architectural Technologist (Part-time) at Dar-Libya Office
December 31, 1999 - August 7, 2025
Performed 2D/3D CAD modeling and rendering for resort and housing projects.
Architectural Technologist (Part-time) at Dar -Libya Office
December 31, 1999 - August 7, 2025
Performed 2D/3D CAD modeling, rendered resort designs and minimum cost housing projects for Ministry of Tourism.
Architectural Technologist (Part-time) at Dar-Libya Office
December 31, 1999 - August 7, 2025
2D/3D CAD based modeling, rendering design work for resorts and minimum cost housing, and designing individual family house projects.
Architect (Part-time) at ASAMAT Consulting Office
December 31, 1998 - August 29, 2025
Designed commercial and office building complexes, performed 2D/3D CAD modeling and rendering, participated in and won design contests.
Architect (Part-time) at ASAMAT Consulting Office
December 31, 1998 - August 7, 2025
Designed commercial and office building complexes, performed 2D/3D CAD modeling and rendering, and won first place in a design contest.
Architect (Part-time) at ASAMAT Consulting Office
December 31, 1998 - August 7, 2025
Designed commercial and office building complex, performed 2D/3D CAD modeling and rendering. Participated and won first place in a design contest.
Architect (Part-time) at ASAMAT Consulting Office
December 31, 1998 - August 7, 2025
Designed a commercial and office building complex, performed 2D/3D CAD modeling and rendering, and won first place in a design contest.
Junior Architect at Administration Project of old city of Tripoli
December 31, 1997 - August 29, 2025
Designed bus stations, helped design redevelopment projects for central park and waterfront, created 2D/3D site models, and assisted with design review.
Junior Architect at Administration Project of old city of Tripoli
December 31, 1997 - August 7, 2025
Designed bus stations, assisted in city model building, and contributed to redevelopment projects for central park and waterfront.
Junior Architect at Administration Project of old city of Tripoli
December 31, 1997 - August 7, 2025
Designed bus station projects, created 2D/3D site models, worked on redevelopment of central park and waterfront design review.
Junior Architect at Administration Project of old city of Tripoli
December 31, 1997 - August 7, 2025
Designed bus stations projects, modeled city areas in 2D/3D, redesigned central park and waterfront, and reviewed design proposals submitted to Tripoli municipality.

Education

Ph.D. in Building Engineering at Concordia University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Master in Building Engineering at Concordia University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor in Architecture and Urban Planning at University Of Tripoli
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996
Diploma in Architecture at Hai Dimashaq Institute of Engineering Sciences
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
Ph.D. in Building Engineering at Concordia University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Master in Building Engineering at Concordia University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor in Architecture and Urban Planning at University Of Tripoli
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996
Diploma in Architecture at Hai Dimashaq Institute of Engineering Sciences
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
Ph.D. in Building Engineering at Concordia University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Master in Building Engineering at Concordia University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor in Architecture and Urban Planning at University Of Tripoli
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996
Diploma in Architecture at Hai Dimashaq Institute of Engineering Sciences
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
Ph.D. in Building Engineering at Concordia University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Master in Building Engineering at Concordia University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor in Architecture and Urban Planning at University Of Tripoli
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996
Diploma in Architecture at Hai Dimashaq Institute of Engineering Sciences
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
Ph.D. in Building Engineering at Concordia University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Master in Building Engineering at Concordia University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor in Architecture and Urban Planning at University Of Tripoli
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996
Diploma in Architecture at Hai Dimashaq Institute of Engineering Sciences
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

Golden Key Honour Certificate
January 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Ph.D. scholarship, Libyan-North American Scholarship Program
January 1, 2013 - October 1, 2018
Concordia University Bursary (GSSP)
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2016
Award of excellence - Ontario Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal
January 1, 2005 - August 7, 2025
First place in design contest for Libyan Insurance Company
January 1, 1998 - August 7, 2025
Ph.D. scholarship, Libyan-North American Scholarship Program
January 1, 2013 - October 1, 2018
Golden Key Honour Certificate, Canada chapter
January 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Concordia University Bursary (GSSP), Montreal, Canada
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2016
Award of excellence - Ontario’s ministry of public infrastructure renewal
January 1, 2005 - August 7, 2025
First place in a design contest for Libyan Insurance Company
January 1, 1998 - August 7, 2025
Golden Key Honour Certificate
January 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Ph.D. scholarship, Libyan-North American Scholarship Program
January 1, 2013 - October 1, 2018
Concordia University Bursary (GSSP)
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2016
Award of excellence - Ontario Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal
January 1, 2005 - August 7, 2025
First place in a design contest for Libyan Insurance Company
January 1, 1998 - August 7, 2025
Golden Key Honour Certificate
January 1, 2015 - August 29, 2025
Ph.D. scholarship, Libyan-North American Scholarship Program
January 1, 2013 - October 1, 2018
Concordia University Bursary (GSSP)
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2016
Award of excellence - Ontario Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal
January 1, 2005 - August 29, 2025
First place in a design contest for Libyan Insurance Company
January 1, 1998 - August 29, 2025
Golden Key Honour Certificate (Canada chapter)
January 1, 2015 - August 29, 2025
Ph.D. Scholarship, Libyan -North American Scholarship Program
January 1, 2013 - October 1, 2018
Concordia University Bursary (GSSP)
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2016
Award of Excellence - Ontario Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal
January 1, 2005 - August 29, 2025
First place in a design contest for Libyan Insurance Company
January 1, 1998 - August 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government