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External positions
Professor, Architectural Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
1 Sep 1982 → 31 May 2019
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 8 Finished
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Performance Modelling of Multilayer Building Envelopes Using Machine Learning Approach
Mohsen, O. (PI), Al-Huri, M. (CoI), Al-Absi, Z. (CoI), Abdou, A. (CoI) & Mohammed, M. A. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Investigation of Energy Use Patterns and Trends in Saudi Single-Detached Homes
Abdou, A. (PI), Asif, M. (CoI) & Budaiwi, I. (CoI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Investigation of Energy Use Patterns and Trends in Saudi Single-Detached Homes
Abdou, A. (PI), Asif, M. (CoI) & Budaiwi, I. (CoI)
1/01/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Development of active building envelope systems for sustainable design in hot climates
Mohammed, M. A. (PI), Budaiwi, I. (CoI), Abdou, A. (CoI), Kalimur Rahman, M. (CoI), Al-Osta, M. (CoI) & Al-Amoudi, O. (CoI)
1/04/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Evaluating Design Quality in Mosques in Saudi Arabia: Setting up the Criteria
Al-Qawasmi, J. (PI), Abdou, A. (CoI) & Javed, S. (CoI)
1/02/18 → 1/08/20
Project: Research
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Assessing Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Challenges in Autism Schools: Insights From Saudi Arabia′s Eastern Region
Al Qutub, R., Luo, Z., Essah, E. & Abdou, A., 2026, In: Indoor Air. 2026, 1, 6946065.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From heritage to high performance: A scalable retrofit strategy for energy-efficient housing in Yemen’s Hot-Arid Zone
Almaqremi, M. & Abdou, A., Mar 2026, In: Results in Engineering. 29, 108952.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating the Acoustical Characteristics of Stabilized Soils for Sustainable Construction
Muhudin, A. A., Abdou, A. A., Zami, M. S., Budaiwi, I. M., Aziz, M. & Ahmad, S., 1 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Architectural Engineering. 32, 1, 04025045.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A comprehensive assessment of the impact of the Saudi Building Code (SBC) on energy performance of residential buildings in Saudi Arabia
Olawale, M. A., Al-Homoud, M. S., Abdou, A. A. & Mohammed, M. A., 15 Dec 2025, In: Energy and Buildings. 349, 116524.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Integrated analysis of building form, orientation and envelope factors on energy efficiency in high-rise offices in hot-humid climates
Abdou, A. & Reffat, R., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Archnet-IJAR. p. 1-26 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review