Staff Profile:Dr Abbas Elmualim

Name:

Dr Abbas Elmualim

Job Title:

Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Built Environments

Responsibilities:

Director of MSc Intelligent Buildings: Design and Management
Member UBTL Working Group on University-Wide Modules Focused Around Major Global Issues
School's Officer for Quality Assurance in Research
Lecturer and Coordinator of the Sustainable Design, Construction and FM research group
External Responsibilities:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Member of the BIFM
• Member of the International Facilities Management Association
• Member of Constructing Excellence Whole Life Value Working Group
• Member of BIFM Sustainability Special Interest Group
• Member of UK-Green Building Council committee on Sustainability Training and Education Programme (STEP)
• Involvement with the International Facilities Management Association
• Member of the CIB W70 Facilities Management
• Membership of the Sudanese Institute of Architects.

Areas of Interest:

Dr Elmualim has acted as the coordinator for the Big Ideas research project: Sustained competitiveness of the UK construction. This is £1.7m project in collaboration with IMRCs at Loughborough and Salford Universities. He worked closely with the ICRC director in preparing the successful bid for the £3.8m Grand Challenge project in coordination with Bath and Cambridge Universities. He also acted as the research manager for the ICRC in developing a research community.

Currently Dr Elmualim is leading several collaborative projects with industry funded by the DTI as part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme and the Spearhead Technology Transfer programme, including a project with the Property and Facilities Department at Nationwide and another joint project with the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) and Jacobs Ltd. In addition to other projects funded by EPSRC, Department for International Development, and The British Council in excess of £850k.

Abbas's research focuses on the development of integrative approaches to design, construction and facilities management. He has a particular interest in sustainability and digital technologies viewed from a broad socio-technical systems perspective. The adopted research approach seeks to combine engineering research methodologies with those derived from the social sciences.

Research groups / Centres:

• Innovative Construction Research Centre

• Innovative and Sustainable Technologies

• Technologies for Sustainable Built Environments

Publications:

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Number of items: 69.

2012

• Darby, H. J., Kelly, F. and Elmualim, A. A. (2012) Whole life carbon – a building case study. Structural Engineer, 90 (12). pp. 38-44. ISSN 1466-5123
• Elmualim, A. and Kwawu, W. (2012) Facilities management carbon footprints: an audit of critical elements of management and reporting. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 6 (8). pp. 944-952. ISSN 1934-7359
• Elmualim, A., Valle, R. and Kwawu, W. (2012) Discerning policy and drivers for sustainable facilities management practice. International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment, 1 (1). pp. 16-25. ISSN 2212-6090 doi: 10.1016/j.ijsbe.2012.03.001
• Elmualim, A. A. (2012) Influencing energy efficient occupant behavior through improved building and control design. In: Healthy Buildings 2012, 10th International Conference, 8-12 July, Brisbane, Australia.
• Almatawa, M. S., Elmualim, A. A. and Essah, E. (2012) Passive and active hybrid approach to buildings design in Saudi Arabia. In: Eco-Architecture 2012, 5-7 Sept, Kos, Greece.

2011

• Darby, H. J., Elmualim, A. A. and Kelly, F. (2011) A Review of Currently Available Standards and Software Tools for Assessing Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Buildings. In: World Sustainable Building Conference, 18 - 21 October, 2011, Helsinki, Finland.
• Darby, H. J., Elmualim, A. A. and Kelly, F. (2011) Case study on the whole life carbon cycle in buildings. In: World Renewable Energy Congress, 8-13th May, Linköping University, Sweden, pp. 1781-1788.
• Elmualim, A. A. and Williams, M. (2011) Considering users’ factors in sustainable building refurbishment projects. In: World Renewable Energy Congress 2011, 8-11th May 2011, Linköping , Sweden, pp. 1805-1812.
• Lewis, A. and Elmualim, A. A. (2011) Development of decision support system for proactive energy and maintenance management decisions. In: Egbu, C. and Lou, E.C.W. (eds.) Proceedings 27th Annual ARCOM Conference. ARCOM, pp. 1135-1144. ISBN 9780955239052
• Lewis, A., Elmualim, A. A. and Riley, D. (2011) Linking energy and maintenance management for sustainability through three American case studies. Facilities, 29 (5-6). pp. 243-254. ISSN 0263-2772 doi: 10.1108/02632771111120547
• Kwawu, W. and Elmualim, A. A. (2011) Sustainability in facilities management: a review of drivers and policy issues. In: Egbu, C. and Lou, E.C.W. (eds.) Proceedings 27th Annual ARCOM Conference. ARCOM, pp. 1185-1194. ISBN 9780955239052

2010

• Elmualim, A., Shockley, D. , Valle, R. , Ludlow, G. and Shah , S. (2010) Barriers and commitment of facilities management profession to the sustainability agenda. Building and Environment, 45 (1). pp. 58-64. ISSN 0360-1323 doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2009.05.002
• Elmualim, A. (2010) Culture and leadership in stakeholder management. In: Construction Stakeholder Management. Wiley-Blackwell, London, pp. 174-192. ISBN 9781405180986 doi: 10.1002/9781444315349.ch11
• Lindkvist, C. and Elmualim, A. (2010) Innovation in facilities management: from trajectories to ownership. Facilities, 28 (9/10). pp. 405-415. ISSN 0263-2772 doi: 10.1108/02632771011057161
• Lindkvist, C. and Elmualim, A. (2010) An examination of actors that impact technology introduction to FM. In: 26th Annual ARCOM (Association of Researchers in Construction Management) Conference, 6-8 September, Leeds.

2009

• Elmualim, A.A. and Greaves, R. (2009) Analysis of sick building syndrome in hospital offices: The forgotten asset. In: Australian College of Health Services Executives (ACHSE): Building our health system around people and their needs, Gold Coast, Australia.
• Elmualim, A.A. and Johnson, A. (2009) Application of computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) for intelligent buildings operation. Facilities, 27 (11/12). pp. 421-428. ISSN 0263-2772 doi: 10.1108/02632770910980718
• Elmualim, A.A. (2009) Application of digital technologies for sustainable buildings. In: ASE Annual Conference 2009, University of Reading.
• Elmualim, A. A., Ludlow, G., Shah, S. and Valle, C. R. (2009) BIFM Sustainability Survey. The British Institute of Facilities Managers
• Elmualim, A.A. (2009) Computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) for assisted homes. In: Intelligence in Assisted Homes, Bruges, Belgium.
• Lindkvist, C. and Elmualim, A.A. (2009) Developing new technology in facilities management through knowledge roles. In: 25th ARCOM Annual Conference, Nottingham, UK.
• Booy, D., Elmualim, A.A., Clements-Croome, D., Horner, K. and Perry, K. (2009) Effective space management for facilities management using computer-aided solutions. In: SASBE: 3rd International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environments, Delft, the Netherlands.
• Elmualim, A.A., Ludlow, G., Pastou, M., Shah, S. and Valle, C.R. (2009) Innovation in sustainable facilities management practice: Implementing a sustainability policy. In: Global Innovation in Construction Conference 2009, Loughborough University.
• Elmualim, A.A. (2009) Integrated building management systems for sustainable technologies: Design aspiration and operational shortcoming. In: International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, Brighton, UK.
• Lindkvist, C. and Elmualim, A.A. (2009) Pervasive technologies for workplace management. Journal of Facilities Management, 7 (2). pp. 98-110. ISSN 1472-5967 doi: 10.1108/14725960910952497
• Lindkvist, C. and Elmualim, A. (2009) Pervasive technologies for workspace management. Journal of Facilities Management, 7 (2). pp. 98-110. ISSN 1472-5967 doi: 10.1108/14725960910952497
• Elmualim, A.A. and Howard, S. (2009) Spiral of knowledge, network theory and communities of practice in consulting engineering firm. In: Fifth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century: Collaboration and Integration in Engineering, Management and Technology, CITC-V, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Valle, C.R., Ludlow, G. and Elmualim, A.A. (2009) Sustainable FM- tools for the future. In: BIFM Annual Conference: Sustainability in Action: Embedding sustainable facilities management in your organization, Keble College, Oxford.
• Elmualim, A.A. (2009) Sustainable management in built environment needs more support. Science for Environment Policy: DG Environment News Alert Service, European Commission. The University of West England, Bristol
• Elmualim, A. A. (2009) Utility of wind catchers for nocturnal ventilation. International Journal of Ventilation, 8 (1). pp. 85-92. ISSN 1473-3315
• Booy, D., Elmualim, A.A., Clements-Croome, D., Horner, K. and Perry, K. (2009) Variability in the application of space management tools for facilities managers. In: Fifth International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century: Collaboration and Integration in Engineering, Management and Technology, CITC-V, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Elmualim, A.A., Czwakiel, A., Valle, C.R., Ludlow, G. and Shah, S. (2009) The practice of sustainable facilities management: Design sentiments and the knowledge chasm. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 5 (Special issue 1-2: Design Management for Sustainability). pp. 91-102. ISSN 1745-2007

2008

• Elmualim, A. A., Czwakiel, A., Valle, C. R., Ludlow, G. and Shah, S. (2008) Barriers for implementing sustainable facilities management. In: World Sustainable Building Conference 2008, Melbourne, Australia.
• Elmualim, A. A. and Govendera, K. (2008) Communities of practice in UK large contracting firms: contrasting application and non-utilized merits. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 4 (3-4). pp. 149-159. ISSN 1752-7589 doi: 10.3763/aedm.2008.0073
• Elmualim, A. A. and Johnson, A. (2008) Computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) of intelligent buildings: Concepts and opportunities. In: CIB 70 International Conference in Facilities Management, Herriot Watt University, Edinburgh.
• Elmualim, A. A. (2008) Moral leadership education in construction. In: Proc. 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, Cardiff, UK, pp. 393-394.
• Green, S. D., Harty, C., Elmualim, A. A., Larsen, G. D. and Kao, C. C. (2008) On the discourse of construction competitiveness. Building Research and Information, 36 (5). pp. 426-435. ISSN 0961-3218 doi: 10.1080/09613210802076666
• Clifford, C. and Elmualim, A. (2008) The cycle of innovation in a non-linear world conference paper. In: Third International Conference of the CRC for Construction Innovation, Gold Coast, Australia.
• Clifford, C. and Elmualim, A. A. (2008) The socio-technical shaping of innovation in facilities management. In: 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, Cardiff, UK.

2007

• Elmualim, A. A. (2007) Building performance measurements and the new paradigm of FM integration. In: International Networking for Young Scientists: Policy Issues of Sustainable Built Environment Research, The British Council Hong Kong and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
• Clifford, C., Elmualim, A. A. and Child, F. (2007) Current challenges and novel solutions in workspace management at Nationwide Building Society. In: BIFM Annual Conference, Keble College, Oxford.
• Ludlow, G. and Elmualim, A.A. (2007) Future tools for sustainable facilities management. In: BIFM Annual Conference: Shaping the future - the next five years, Keble College, Oxford.
• Clifford, C., Elmualim, A. A. and Child, F. (2007) Pervasive technologies for workspace management at Nationwide Building Society. In: CIB World Building Congress: Construction for Development, Cape Town, South Africa, pp. 755-767.
• Elmualim, A. A. (2007) Psycho-social approach for discerning the dichotomy of competition and collaboration to advance mutualistic relationships in construction. In: CME25: Construction Management and Economics: past, present and the future, University of Reading, Reading, UK.
• Ludlow, G. and Elmualim, A.A. (2007) Sustainable facilities management round table workshop. In: BIFM Annual Conference: Shaping the future - the next five years, Keble College, Oxford.
• Elmualim, A. A. (2007) The sustainability debate within the UK and beyond. In: International Networking for Young Scientists: Policy Issues of Sustainable Built Environment Research, The British Council Hong Kong and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

2006

• Kao, C.-C. , Green, S.D., Larsen, G.D. and Elmualim, A.A. (2006) Construction competitiveness: A dynamic capabilities perspective. In: Construction in the XXI Century: Local and global challenges, Rome, Italy.
• Elmualim, A. A. (2006) Dynamic modelling of a wind catcher/tower turret for natural ventilation. Building Services Engineering Research & Technology, 27 (3). pp. 165-182. ISSN 0143-6244
• Elmualim, A.A. and Zhang, Y. (2006) Editorial: Modelling, assessment and control of indoor air quality for FM professionals. Facilities, 24 (11/12 (Special Issue: Indoor Air Quality)). ISSN 0263-2772
• Elmualim, A. A. (2006) Effect of damper and heat source on wind catcher natural ventilation performance. Energy and Buildings, 38 (8). pp. 939-948. ISSN 0378-7788 doi: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2005.11.004
• Elmualim, A.A. (2006) Failure of a control strategy for a hybrid air-conditioning and wind catchers/towers system at Bluewater shopping malls in Kent. Facilities, 24 (11/12 (Special Issue: Indoor Air Quality)). pp. 399-411. ISSN 0263-2772 doi: 10.1108/02632770610684882
• Larsen, G. D., Green, S.D., Kao, C. and Elmualim, A. A. (2006) Sustained competitiveness: Polarized perspectives and the search for the middle ground. In: Construction in the XXI Century: Local and global challenges, Rome, 194-195 (executive) paper on CD Rom.
• Elmualim, A. A. (2006) Verification of design calculations of a wind catcher/tower natural ventilation system with performance testing in real building. International Journal of Ventilation, 4 (4). pp. 393-404. ISSN 1473-3315
• Elmualim, A.A. and Govender, K. (2006) The application of Communities of Practice (CoP) in UK large contacting companies. In: ASCE and CIB 2nd Specialty Conference on Leadership and Management in Construction and Engineering "International Perspective", Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, pp. 234-241.
• Elmualim, A.A., Green, S.D., Larsen, G. and Kao, C.C. (2006) The discourse of construction competitiveness: Material consequences and localised resistance. In: Joint International Conference on Construction Culture, Innovation and Management (CCIM), Dubai.
• Watts, B., Howard, S., Markham, L., Elmualim, A.A. and Hutchinson, K. (2006) A framework for UK self sufficiency for food and energy from renewable sources. In: World Renewable Energy Congress IX, Florence, Italy.

2005

• Elmualim, A. (2005) Development of a hybrid wind catcher/tower and heat convector for heating naturally ventilated spaces. In: Sustainable Building South East Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Elmualim, A., Fernie, S. and Green, S. (2005) Harnessing the role of FM in the design processes through post-occupancy evaluation studies. In: 11th Joint CIB International Symposium: Combining forces - Advancing facilities management and construction through innovation, 13 - 16 Jun 2005, Helsinki, Finland, pp. 548-559.
• Elmualim, A., Fernie, S. and Green, S.D. (2005) Learning from use 1: Harnessing the role of FM in the design processes through post-occupancy evaluation studies. In: Combining Forces, Advancing Facilities Management and Construction through Innovation, Helsinki.
• Elmualim, A. (2005) Towards integrative hybrid low energy and renewable energy systems in buildings. In: World Renewable Energy Congress 2005- Innovation in Europe, Aberdeen.

2004

• Elmualim, A.A. and Awbi, H.B. (2004) Evaluating a control strategy for a hybrid air-conditioning and windcatchers ventilation system. In: CIB 2004 World Building Congress, Toronto, Canada.

2003

• Elmualim, A.A., Awbi, H.B., Fullford, D. and Wetterstad, L. (2003) Performance evaluation of wall mounted convector for pre-heating naturally ventilated spaces. International Journal of Ventilation, 2 (3). pp. 213-224. ISSN 1473-3315
• Elmualim, A. .A. and Awbi, H. B. (2003) Post occupancy evaluation of a building employing windcatchers for summer ventilation. Facilities, 21 (13/14). pp. 323-332. ISSN 0263-2772 doi: 10.1108/02632770310507980
• Elmualim, A. and Awbi, H. (2003) Post-occupancy monitoring of windcatchers for summer ventilation in the UK. In: Healthy Buildings 2003, National University of Singapore.

2001

• Elmualim, A. and Awbi, H. (2001) Evaluating the performance of a Windcatcher system using wind tunnel testing. In: 22nd Annual AIVC Conference, 11-14 September 2001, Bath, UK.

1999

• Elmualim, A. A., Smith, S., Riffat, S. B. and Shao, L. (1999) Evaluation of dichroic material for enhancing light pipe/natural ventilation and daylighting in an integrated system. Applied Energy, 62 (4). pp. 253-266. ISSN 0306-2619 doi: 10.1016/S0306-2619(99)00014-8

1998

• Shao, L., Elmualim, A. A. and Yohannes, I. (1998) Mirror lightpipes: daylighting performance in real buildings. Lighting Research and Technology, 30 (1). pp. 37-44. ISSN 1477-0938 doi: 10.1177/096032719803000106
• Elmualim, A. (1998) Measurement and modelling of light pipe for energy efficient lighting. In: CIBSE National Lighting Conference, Lancaster University, UK, pp. 410-419. (Unpublished)

1997

• Elmualim, A. (1997) Innovation-lightpipes. In: MRETT Conference, University of Nottingham. (Unpublished)

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Guest Edited Special Issues of Facilities
Elmualim, A A (Guest Editor) (2009) Special issue: Intelligent buildings and their operation within FM context: Concepts, Opportunities and benefits. Facilities, 27(11/12), pp 421-479.

Book Chapter
Elmualim, A A (2010) Chapter 11: Culture and Leadership in Stakeholder Management. In: Chinyio, E A and Olomolaiye, P (Eds.), Construction Stakeholders Management (pp. 174-192. London: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Journal Papers
Elmualim, A A and Govender, K (2008) Communities of Practice (CoP) in UK Large Contracting Firms: Contrasting Application and Non-utilized Merits. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 4(3), 149-159.

Pastou, M, Elmualim, A A and Valle, C R (2008) Take the responsibility, make the difference. FM World, The British Institute of Facilities Managers Publications (25 September), 32.

Elmualim, A A (2007) Design and performance of wind catchers in temperate climates. Construction Engineer, May/June 2007, pp. 17-19.

Elmualim, A A and Awbi, H B (2002) Wind Tunnel and CFD Investigation of the Performance of Windcatcher Ventilation Systems. International Journal of Ventilation, 1(1), 53-64.

Elmualim, A A and Awbi, H (2002) Natural Choice. Heating and Ventilation Review, 42(9), 24.

Awbi, H B, Clements-Croome, D, Shipworth, D and Elmualim, A A (2002) Sustainable Buildings' Contribution to the Environment. In: Knox, R (Ed.), Renewable Energy 2002 (pp. 158-160. London: Sovereign Publications Limited.

Elmualim, A A, Smith, S, Riffat, S B and Shao, L (1999) Evaluation of dichroic material for enhancing light pipe/natural ventilation and daylighting in an integrated system. Applied Energy, 62(4), 253-266.

Shao, L, Elmualim, A A and Yohannes, I (1998) Mirror lightpipes: Daylighting performance in real buildings. International Journal of Lighting Research and Technology, 30(1), 37-44.

Invited keynote presentation
Elmualim, A A (2006) CIBSE and universities interactive research agenda. In, CIBSE and EPSRC Research Seminar, 21 September 2006, London. CIBSE

Elmualim, A A (2006) Challenges for young career researchers and academics: outbreeding perspective. In, National Conference of University Professors (NCUP), 22 November 2006, RIBA, Portland Place, London.

Conference Proceedings, Papers and other reports

Aghahossein, M., Elmualim, A., Williams, M., & Rowell, A. (2012) Making a difference using innovative interventions to make energy usage tangible in non-domestic buildings. Paper presented at the Sustainability live! Leading the way for sustainable future, NEC, Birmingham, UK. 22-24 May 2012.

Elmualim, A. (2012) The 'Gift' of HE: learning styles and teaching and learning approach for civic engagement. Paper presented at the CHOBE Special Session on "Innovation in Learning and Teaching Practice", Council of Heads of Built Environment (CHOBE) and Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Conference, 11-14 April, 2012. , Birmingham City University.

Valle, C R, Ludlow, G and Elmualim, A A (2009) Sustainable FM KTP Project Update and Launch of Sustainable FM Website. In, BIFM Annual Conference: Sustainability in Action: Embedding sustainable facilities management in your organization, 27 - 28 March 2007, Keble College, Oxford. BIFM (British Institute of Facilities Management).

Lindkvist-Clifford, C and Elmualim, A A (2009) Innovation in Facilities Management. In, Facility Management for Retail Financial Services: Maximizing the performance of your bank's assets through efficient facility management, 26 - 27 January 2009, London, UK.

Elmualim, A A (2009) Integrated Building Management Systems for Sustainable Technologies: Design aspiration and operational shortcoming. In: Howlett, B (Ed.), International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, 29 April - 1 May 2009, Brighton, UK. Centre for SMART Systems, University of Brighton & KES International.

Valle, C R, Elmualim, A A, Pastou, M, Ludlow, G and Shah, S (2008) The Good Practice Guide to Implementing A Sustainability Policy. FM World, The British Institute of Facilities Management Publications.

Pastou, M, Elmualim, A A, Valle, C R, Ludlow, G and Shah, S (2008) Results for the Analysis of the Annual BIFM Survey 2008. FM World, The British Institute of Facilities Management Publications.

Elmualim, A A and Alp, D (2008) Sustainable Construction in Developing Countries: A Study of North Cyprus. In: Sayigh, a a M (Ed.), World Renewable Energy Congress X, 20 -25 July 2008, Glasgow, Scotland. Elsevier Science.

Shockley, D, Elmualim, A A and Ludlow, G (2008) KTP Sustainable FM project update. In, BIFM Annual Conference, 17-19 March 2008, Keble College, Oxford. The British Institute of Facilities Management.

Elmualim, A A (2007) A locus for competitiveness in the UK construction. In, CIB World Building Congress: Construction for Development, 14-18 May 2007, Cape Town, South Africa. pp. 371-381.

Elmualim, A A (2006) Integrated dichroic light pipe and wind catcher for daylight and enhanced natural ventilation. In: Sayigh, a a M (Ed.), World Renewable Energy Congress IX, 19-25 August 2006, Florence, Italy. Elsevier, London, Vol. Low Energy Architecture.

Kao, C C, Green, S D, Larsen, G and Elmualim, A A (2006) Toward dynamic capabilities perspective of competitiveness for the UK construction firms. In, Joint International Symposium of CIB Working Commissions W55, W65 and W86: Construction in the XXI century: Local and global challenges, 18-20 October 2006, Rome, Italy.

Elmualim, A A (2005) Significance of establishing pressure coefficients for wind catchers/towers natural ventilation systems. In, proceedings of the 10^th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, September 4-9, 2005, Beijing, China.

Elmualim, A A (2004) Modelling of a windcatcher for natural ventilation. In: Sayigh, A (Ed.), World Renewable Energy Congress VIII (WREC 2004), 29 August-3 September, Denver, Colorado, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA.

Elmualim, A A (2003) Evaluating the performance of wind catchers for natural ventilation, PhD Thesis, The School of Construction Management and Engineering, The University of Reading, UK.

Elmualim, A A and Awbi, H (2002) Windcatcher Performance Evaluation Using Wind Tunnel and CFD Modelling. In: Melikov, a K and Nielsen, P V (Eds.), RoomVent 2002: 8th International Conference on Air Distribution in Rooms, 8-11 September, Copenhagen, Denmark. Technical University of Denmark and Danvak, 589-592.

Elmualim, A A and Awbi, H (2002) Full Scale Model Windcatcher Performance Evaluation Using A Wind Tunnel. In: Sayigh, a a M (Ed.), World Renewable Energy Congress VII (WREC 2002), 29 June - 5 July, Cologne, Germany. Elsvier Science Ltd.

Elmualim, A A and Teekaram, A J (2002) Natural Ventilation Testing. Report 16270/1, Crowthorne: Building Services Research and Information Association, BSRIA.

Elmualim, A A, Awbi, H B, Fullford, D and Wetterstad, L (2002) A Thermopanel System for Naturally Ventilated Spaces. In: Sayigh, a a M (Ed.), World Renewable Energy Congress VII (WREC 2002), 29 June - 5 July, Cologne, Germany. Elsevier Science Ltd.

Elmualim, A A, Awbi, H B, Fullford, D and Wetterstad, L (2002) Performance of a Wall-Mounted Natural Ventilation Convector. In: Melikov, a K and Nielsen, P V (Eds.), RoomVent 2002: 8th International Conference on Air Distribution in Rooms, 8-11 September, Copenhagen, Denmark. Technical University of Denmark and Danvakpp.633-636.

Elmualim, A A, Awbi, H B, Teekaram, A J and Brown, R G (2001) Evaluating the Performance of a Windcatcher System Using Wind Tunnel Testing. In, 22nd Annual AIVC Conference, 11-14 September, Bath, United Kingdom. AIVC, Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre, INIVEEIG, Belgium, Vol. 1, 29.21-29.12.

Shao, L, Elmualim, A A and Yohannes, I (1998) Measurement and Modelling of Light Pipe for Energy Efficient Lighting. In, CIBSE, National Lighting Conference, April, Lancaster University, UK. CIBSE, London410-419.

Shao, L, Elmualim, A A, Yohannes, I and Riffat, S B (1997) Innovation-Lightpipes. In, MRETT Conference, University of Nottingham, UK. University of Nottingham.pp. 5.

Qualifications:

BSc (Hons) Arch, MSc Arch, MSc BIT, PhD, PGCAP

Profile
Dr Abbas Elmualim is a lecturer and Coordinator of the Sustainable Design, Construction and FM research group. He has a BSc (Hons) in Architecture from the University of Khartoum and Masters Degrees in the Environmental Design of Buildings from the Welsh School of Architecture (UWCC) and Business Information Technology from Cranfield University. He also has a PhD in Sustainability and Renewable Energy from the University of Reading. Dr Elmualim has acted as the coordinator for the Big Ideas research project: sustained competitiveness of the UK construction. This is £1.7m project in collaboration with IMRCs at Loughborough and Salford Universities. He worked closely with the ICRC director in preparing the successful bid for the £3.8m Grand Challenge project in coordination with Bath and Cambridge Universities. He also acted as the research manager for the ICRC in developing a research community. Currently Dr Elmualim is leading several collaborative projects with industry funded by the DTI as part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme and the Spearhead Technology Transfer programme in excess of £750K, including a project with the Property and Facilities Department at Nationwide and another joint project with the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) and Jacobs Ltd. Abbas's research focuses on the development of integrative approaches to design, construction and facilities management. He has a particular interest in sustainability and digital technologies viewed from a broad socio-technical systems perspective. The adopted research approach seeks to combine engineering research methodologies with those derived from the social sciences.