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Employment (6)

Coventry University: Coventry, GB

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Coventry University

Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury, Kent, GB

2022-04-01 to present | Director of Engineering and Built Environment (School of Engineering, Technology and Design)
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Abdullahi Ahmed

Coventry University: Coventry, West Midlands, GB

2018-08-31 to 2022-03-28 | Associate Professor (School of Energy, Construction and Environment)
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Abdullahi Ahmed

Coventry University: Coventry, West Midlands, GB

2011-01-11 to 2018-08-31 | Senior Lecturer (Energy, Construction and Environment)
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Abdullahi Ahmed

University of Brighton: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, GB

2009-09-01 to 2011-01-11 | Lecturer Built Environment (Environment and Technology)
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Abdullahi Ahmed

University of Brighton: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, GB

2005-09-29 to 2009-09-01 | Visiting Lecturer (Environment and Technology)
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Education and qualifications (4)

University of Brighton: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, GB

2010-09-15 to 2011-10-20 | PGCE Teaching and Learning in Highter Education (Education)
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Abdullahi Ahmed

University of Brighton: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, GB

2005-09-28 to 2009-08-25 | PhD Thermal Modelling of Low Energy Ventilation Systems (School of Environment and Technology)
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Abdullahi Ahmed

Robert Gordon University: Aberdeen, Aberdeen, GB

2002-09-20 to 2003-10-30 | MSc Asset Management (Engineering)
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Abdullahi Ahmed

Ahmadu Bello University: Zaria, Kaduna, NG

1993-09-29 to 1999-08-01 | BSc. Building (Building)
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Professional activities (5)

Engineering Council: London, London, GB

2016-04-18 to present | Chartered Engineer
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Abdullahi Ahmed

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers: London, England, GB

2016-04-18 to present | Member
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Higher Education Academy: York, North Yorkshire, GB

2012-02-07 to present | Fellow
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Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Technical Symposium: London, London, GB

2017-09-10 to 2018-04-30 | Member Planning Committee (Technical Symposium Planning Commitee)
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Abdullahi Ahmed

Sustainable Building and Construction Conference (SB13) -2013: Coventry, West Midlands, GB

2012-06-01 to 2013-08-01 | Co-Chair
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Abdullahi Ahmed

Funding (4)

A circular economy model for energy and water security in South Africa leveraging the youth

2020-04 to 2022-03 | Grant
Royal Academy of Engineering (London, Greater London, GB)
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TSP1414

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Abdullahi Ahmed

Internet of Things (IOT) platforms for Integrated Micro-Grid and Vertical Garden Prototype

2018-06 to 2019-09 | Grant
Royal Academy of Engineering (London, South East England, GB)
GRANT_NUMBER: FoESFt5\100011
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Abdullahi Ahmed

* Circular Process for Eco-Designed Bulky Products and Internal Car Parts

2017-11 to 2021-11 | Grant
European Commission (Brussels, BE)
GRANT_NUMBER: 730456
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Abdullahi Ahmed

Retrofitting Solution for the Enhancement of Energy Efficiency of Public Edification (RESSEEPE)

2013-07 to 2017-07 | Grant
European Commission (Belgium, BE)
GRANT_NUMBER: 609377
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Abdullahi Ahmed

Works (38)

Bio-Inspired Soft Pneumatic Gripper for Agriculture Harvesting

2025 | Book chapter
Contributors: Alex Clark; Liam Goodsell-Carpenter; Pia Buckow; Daniel Hewett; Francis White; Adil Imam; Nabila Naz; Breeshea Robinson; Soumya K. Manna; Abdullahi Ahmed
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Comparative Analysis of the Features of Major Green Building Rating Tools (GBRTs): A Systematic Review

2025 | Book chapter
Contributors: Francis O. Okeke; Emmanuel C. Ezema; Eziyi O. Ibem; Chinwe Sam-amobi; Abdullahi Ahmed
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Energy-saving potential prediction models for large-scale building: A state-of-the-art review

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
2022-03 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Xiu'e Yang; Shuli Liu; Yuliang Zou; Wenjie Ji; Qunli Zhang; Abdullahi Ahmed; Xiaojing Han; Yongliang Shen; Shaoliang Zhang
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Coventry University

Fire Safety in High-Rise Buildings: Is the Stay-Put Tactic a Misjudgement or Magnificent Strategy?

Buildings
2021-08-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Andrew Oyen Arewa; Abdullahi Ahmed; David J. Edwards; Chizaram Nwankwo
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Integrated Performance Optimization of Higher Education Buildings Using Low-Energy Renovation Process and User Engagement

Energies
2021-03-08 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Abdullahi Ahmed; Monica Mateo-Garcia; Andrew Arewa; Kassim Caratella
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Coventry University
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An 80-year projection of nZEB strategies in extreme climatic conditions of Iraq

International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation
2020-03-20 | Journal article
Contributors: Yahya Wisam Al-saeed; Abdullahi Ahmed; Erika Anneli Pärn
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Training and development model to achieve BIM competencies in construction and design teams

InfraBIM Open 2019, Tampere, Finland, 15/01/19
2019 | Conference abstract | Author
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Contributors: Nada Milivojevic; Abdullahi Ahmed
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Coventry University

Developing Energy Control and Optimisation Methodology for Built Environment of the Future

Renewable Energy and Sustainable Buildings
2019-08-31 | Book chapter | Author
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Part of ISBN: 978-3-030-18488-9
Part of ISBN: 978-3-030-18487-2
Contributors: 0000-0002-9126-6562; Alex Egaji; Abdullahi Ahmed
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Coventry University
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Evaluating Design Strategies for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings in the Middle East and North Africa Regions

Designs: Journal of Engineering Design
2018-09-29 | Journal article
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Abdullahi Ahmed
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Evaluating learning management mechanisms and requirements for achieving BIM competencies

CIBSE Technical Symposium
2018-04-12 | Conference paper | Author
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Contributors: Nada Milivojevic; Abdullahi Ahmed
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Coventry University

Experimental evaluation of passive cooling using phase change materials (PCM) for reducing overheating in public building

E3S Web Conference: EENVIRO 2017 Workshop - Advances in Heat and Transfer in Built Environment
2018-02-21 | Conference paper | Author
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EID:

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Contributors: Abdullahi Ahmed; Monica Mateo-Garcia; Danny McGough; Kassim Caratella; Zafer Ure
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Coventry University
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Non-Invasive Approaches for Low-Energy Retrofit of Buildings

WIT Transactions on the Built Environment
2017-08-30 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Monica Mateo-Garcia; Abdullahi Ahmed; Danny McGough
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Coventry University
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Best Practice for Retrofitting Public Buildings in Europe

2017-07-20 | Report | Author
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Contributors: Abdullahi Ahmed; Monica Mateo-Garcia; Aude de Brébisson; Anders Norberg
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Coventry University

Methodology for Evaluating Innovative Technologies for Low-Energy Retrofitting of Public Buildings

Energy Procedia
2017-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Abdullahi Ahmed; Monica Mateo-Garcia; Danny McGough; Mark Gaterell
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Testing innovative technologies for retrofitting: Coventry University as a living lab

Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues
2017-03-31 | Journal article
Contributors: Abdullahi Ahmed; Danny McGough; Monica Mateo-Garcia; Manuela Tvaronavičienė
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Performance Assessment and Post Occupancy Evaluation of Low-Energy Retrofit of Public Buildings

CIBSE ASHRAE Technical Symposium 2017
2017-03-30 | Conference paper | Author
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Contributors: Abdullahi Ahmed
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Coventry University

Identifying and evaluating Building Information Modelling implementation strategies: a systematic literature review

Proceedings of 1st International UK BIM Academic Forum Conference
2016-09-13 | Conference paper | Author
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Part of ISBN: 978-1-9058-6681-6
Contributors: Nada Milivojevic; Abdullahi Ahmed
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Coventry University

Innovative retrofitting activities for the enhancement of Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings

HERITAGE 2016 - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Heritage and Sustainable Conference
2016-07-30 | Conference paper | Author
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Part of ISBN: 978-989-8734-14-3
Part of ISBN: 978-989-8734-15-0
Contributors: Abdullahi Ahmed; Monica Mateo-Garcia; Danny McGough
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Coventry University

Innovative retrofitting activities for the enhancement of Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings

5th International Conference on Heritage and Sustainable Development
2016-07-30 | Conference paper
Part of ISBN: 978-989-8734-13-6
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Abdullahi Ahmed

Overheating investigation in UK social housing flats built to the Passivhaus standard

Building and Environment
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84929463127

Contributors: Tabatabaei Sameni, S.M.; Gaterell, M.; Montazami, A.; Ahmed, A.
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Public engagement in integrated urban water management in Saudi Arabia: Teachers' perceptions in relation to water awareness

Water Science and Technology: Water Supply
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84938098755

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Abdullahi Ahmed
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Understanding the challenges for low impact retrofitting – case study

Unknown Host Publication
2014 | Conference paper | Author
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Contributors: azadeh montazami; Danny McGough; Abdullahi Ahmed; M. Gaterell
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Coventry University

Understanding the challenges for low impact retrofitting – case study

2014 | Conference paper
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'The potential of rainwater harvesting for increasing building and urban resilience: A case study of Coventry University and Coventry City Centre'

Proceedings of the Water Efficiency Conference 2014, 'Water Efficiency Conference’
2014-09-11 | Conference paper | Author
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Contributors: Abdullahi Ahmed
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Coventry University

The potential of rain water harvesting for increasing building and urban resilience: A case study of Coventry University and Coventry City Centre

Proceedings of the Water Efficiency Conference 2014, 'Water Efficiency Conference
2014-09-11 | Conference paper
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Abdullahi Ahmed

Integrating BIM in Higher Education: Case Study of Coventry University’s Department of Civil Engineering Architecture and Building

Proceedings of Sustainable Building and Construction Conference, 'SB13'
2013-07-15 | Conference paper
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Abdullahi Ahmed

Integration of BIM in Higher Education

Sustainable Building and Construction Conference (SB13)
2013-07-15 | Book chapter | Author
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Part of ISBN: 978-1-84600-049-2
Contributors: Abdullahi Ahmed; Danny McGough; Stephen Austin
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Coventry University

The Relationship Between Peoples’ Satisfaction and LEED Building Rating in Jordanian Office buildings

Proceedings of Sustainable Building and Construction Conference, 'SB13'
2013-07-15 | Conference paper
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Abdullahi Ahmed

The Relationship Between Peoples’ Satisfaction and LEED Building Rating in Jordanian Office Buildings

Sustainable Building and Construction Conference (SB13)
2013-07-05 | Conference paper | Author
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Part of ISBN: 978-1-84600-049-2
Contributors: azadeh montazami; Abdullahi Ahmed; Anas Dawud Al-Eisawi
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Coventry University

Intensive teaching blocks in design disciplines: A practical application

CEBE Transactions
2011 | Journal article
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Contributors: Adeyeye, K.; Piroozfar, P.; Painting, N.; Ahmed, A.
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Simulated performance of earthtube for cooling of office buildings in the southeast of UK

Sustainability in Energy and Buildings - Proceedings of the International Conference in Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB'09
2009 | Conference paper
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Contributors: Ahmed, A.; Ip, K.; Miller, A.; Gidado, K.
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Abdullahi Ahmed via Scopus - Elsevier
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Thermal performance of earth-air heat exchanger for reducing cooling energy demand of office buildings in the United Kingdom

IBPSA 2009 - International Building Performance Simulation Association 2009
2009 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84857051306

Contributors: Ahmed, A.; Ip, K.; Miller, A.; Gidado, K.
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Evaluating the potential of renewable energy technologies for buildings in Nigeria

Association of Researchers in Construction Management, ARCOM 2008 - Proceedings of the 24th Annual Conference
2008 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84861153739

Contributors: Ahmed, A.; Gidado, K.
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The use of earth-air heat exchanger for improving building comfort conditions in the Tropical climate

COBRA 2008 - Construction and Building Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
2008 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84860369415

Contributors: Ahmed, A.; Gidado, K.
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Abdullahi Ahmed via Scopus - Elsevier

Application of ground-air heat exchanger to reduce cooling energy demand of low-rise office buildings in South-East England

2008-09-25 | Conference paper
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Abdullahi Ahmed

Application of Ground-Air Heat Exchanger to Reduce Cooling Energy Demand of Low-Rise Office Building in Southeast of UK

Proceeding of Sustainable Building (SB08) Conference, At Melbourne Australia
2008-09-20 | Conference paper | Author
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Part of ISBN: 0646503723
Part of ISBN: 9780646503721
Part of ISBN: 978-0-646-50372-1
Contributors: Kenneth Ip; Abdullahi Ahmed; Andrew Miller
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Coventry University

The use of Earth-air heat exchanger for improving building comfort conditions in the Tropical Climate

The construction and building research conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (COBRA 2008)
2008-05-30 | Conference paper | Author
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Part of ISBN: 978-1-84219-434-8
Contributors: Abdullahi Ahmed; Kassim Gidado
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Coventry University

The potential of earth-air heat exchanger for low-energy cooling of buildings

24th International Conference on Passive and Low-energy Architecture, 22/11/07
2007-11-24 | Conference poster | Author
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Contributors: Abdullahi Ahmed
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Coventry University

Peer review (32 reviews for 11 publications/grants)

Review activity for Architectural engineering and design management. (2)
Review activity for Building and environment. (1)
Review activity for Building services engineering research & technology (5)
Review activity for Earth. (3)
Review activity for Energies. (7)
Review activity for Energy research & social science. (1)
Review activity for International journal of building pathology and adaptation. (1)
Review activity for Journal of building engineering. (1)
Review activity for Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. (1)
Review activity for Processes. (2)
Review activity for Sustainability. (8)