Background
Romaya, Samuel Michael was born on August 8, 1934 in Baghdad, Iraq. Son of Michael Raphael and Saidi (Hanna Fattouhi) Romaya.
Romaya, Samuel Michael was born on August 8, 1934 in Baghdad, Iraq. Son of Michael Raphael and Saidi (Hanna Fattouhi) Romaya.
Bachelor with honours, University Manchester, United Kingdom, 1957. Master of Arts, University Manchester, United Kingdom, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, University Nottingham, United Kingdom, 1972.
Architect, planner Iraqi Summer Resorts and Tourism Department, 1959-1961. Lecturer, head department College of Engineering Technology, Baghdad, Iraq, 1961-1968. Research fellow, lecturer Institute of Planning Studies University Nottingham, United Kingdom, 1969-1981.
Senior lecturer Department City and Regional Planning University Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom, since 1982. Principal Romaya Engineering Bureau, Baghdad, 1960-1968.
Member Royal Institute British Architects, Royal Town Planning Institute.
Married Valerie Mary Martin. Children: John Paul, Patrick, Jehann.