Sustainable Development Expert Pioneering Life Cycle Assessment in Green Building Design
Dr. Sami G. Al-Ghamdi, an Assistant Professor of Sustainable Development at Hamad Bin Khalifa University's College of Science and Engineering, is a multifaceted expert in sustainable built environments. With a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Al-Ghamdi specializes in integrating life cycle thinking and assessment into green building design and construction. His impressive credentials include being a Licensed Professional Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional, and Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professional. As the founder of the Sustainable Built Environment Research and Education Lab (SBE) at HBKU, Dr. Al-Ghamdi leads innovative research in sustainable development, earning recognition through multiple awards including the Qatar Sustainability Awards and the National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency Award. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in green building design, contributing significantly to the advancement of sustainable practices in the built environment, particularly in the context of Qatar and the broader Middle East region.