Assoc. Prof. Abdel Rahman Elbakheit from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

Research Area: 

Sustainable Architectural Design Specialized in Building's Solar and Wind Energy Optimization

Research Experience:

Dr. Elbakheit is a consultant for sustainable Architectural design majoring Photovoltaic and wind turbine building integration into buildings. Obtained his doctorate degree at the University Of Nottingham, UK 2007. The research topic was ' Enhanced Architectural integration of Photovoltaic and wind turbines into building Design'. It aimed at utilizing the architectural design forms to create favourable conditions for the integration of photovoltaic and wind turbines to maximize their performance as well as the architectural environment. In 2002 he graduated with a first class MSc. In Renewable energy and Architecture from Nottingham University. In addition, he has produced numerous publications in international refereed journals, (ISI) listed journals and scientific conferences revolving about solar and wind technologies and integration into buildings Tall buildings sustainable design, Including natural lighting, energy efficiency, passive systems, and other sustainability issues. Participating on code of sustainable building Saudi Arabia chapter and Gulf council Countries and the international code for damping in tall buildings through Council of tall buildings and urban habitat CTBUH Chicago.