Faculty

Stephen is a Professor and Coordinator for the Bachelor of Science (Building Science) program at Algonquin College. He has been teaching at the College since 2011 (Part-Time until 2016, and Full-Time since). In addition, Stephen has taught previously at Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College and in the Architecture and Civil/Construction Engineering programs at Algonquin College.

Prior to joining Algonquin College full time, Stephen acquired 6 years of industry experience in the consulting industry as a Structural Engineer and Sustainability Consultant, working on a variety of large projects in the Ottawa area, including the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence. Stephen has also been involved more recently with the Centre Block Rehabilitation project, working with the Joint Venture (CENTRUS) in a part-time structural engineering role. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil Engineering) from Queen’s University, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering also from Queen’s University. His Ph.D. research focused on the structural performance of natural building materials.

Clayton Fox received his master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ottawa, after his bachelor’s degree from Lakehead University, and his advanced technology diploma from Algonquin College.

During his studies, he interned with the National Research Council (NRC) at the Centre for Surface Transportation Technology (Ottawa) and the Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation (Vancouver).  After graduating, he joined the structural and bulk handling Engineering firm Lassing Dibben (Trenton), then the Canadian Space Agency’s Thermal Qualification Facility (Ottawa), before focusing his career on building systems and consulting engineering with Goodkey Weedmark and Associates (Ottawa), where he earned his licence (P.Eng.) to practice Mechanical Engineering.        

He joined the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence as a Professor, and teaches across three departments: Architectural Technology, Bachelor of Building Science and Mechanical Engineering Technology where he engages students to collaborate in multidisciplinary projects.  

Teaching philosophy:
"How we make people feel about their progress in learning is important to me. If hard work and sacrifices are being made, then it must be worth it." – C.D.L. Fox       

Fields of Interest
High-performance building systems in: (Passive House; NetZero & LEED).
Environmental Technologies in Architecture: Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Systems;
Lighting Systems; Architectural Acoustics; Fire Protection; Plumbing Systems; Energy and
Resource Conservation and Utilization; Building Performance Modeling; Building Fuel Consumption; Thermofluids and Combustion. 

Dr. Teamah joined the Building Science program as a full-time faculty in 2019. Dr. Teamah is committed to transfer her practical and theoretical knowledge in the field to her students. She is passionate about renewable and sustainable technologies in the building sector. She supervises final year students’ projects and is actively involved in the applied research. She has numerous publications in high impact journals, conferences, and books.

Prior to teaching at Algonquin College, Dr. Teamah was a research fellow and instructor at McMaster University. She holds a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering from McMaster University, a Masters and a Bachelors from Alexandria University. In addition, she has more than eight years of hands on experience in building systems from the mechanical engineering prospective. She worked on designing efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for major projects in both residential and commercial sectors. Dr. Teamah is a licensed professional engineer within the province of Ontario.

Taofiq Al-Faesly, an esteemed educator and accomplished engineer with over 30 years of experience in academia and industry. As a Professor at Algonquin College's Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE), he imparts extensive knowledge in building science, construction, and civil engineering, boasting 19+ years of teaching, including six years at Algonquin College.

Taofiq's industry role as Principal Engineer at Alfa Alliance Engineering Inc. showcased his expertise in designing commercial and residential projects, emphasizing compliance with Ontario Building Code, National Building Code, and CSA requirements. His focus includes building envelope design, renovation, repair, commissioning, and inspection, particularly in walls, roofs, and assemblies.

His dedication to sustainable building practices is evident through his LEED Green Associate certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Taofiq holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Ottawa, with contributions of five research papers, specializing in extreme loads and water-building interaction.

As a Professional Engineer registered with Professional Engineers Ontario, Taofiq excels in both education and practical engineering. His international experience spans Asia, Africa, and North America, providing a rich global perspective. Dr. Al-Faesly is a dynamic professional exemplifying leadership in civil engineering and building science.

Federico Fernández is a Professor at Algonquin College and a Professional Engineer licensed in the provinces of Ontario, Canada and Neuquén, Argentina.

He obtained Masters and PhD degrees in Geotechnical Engineering from Western University. His professional career includes Engineering consulting in Canada, Argentina and USA, as well as industrial research for a global leader in Earthmoving Equipment manufacturing. He has co-authored over 50 scientific publications and 3 patents on earthmoving machine performance.

Dr. Fernandez enjoys guiding students through experiential learning of geotechnical and surveying concepts.