Mohamad Iyad Al-Khiami- Doctorate of Philosophy
- PhD Student at Aalborg University
Mohamad Iyad Al-Khiami
- Doctorate of Philosophy
- PhD Student at Aalborg University
Advancing civil engineering education & practices; integrating disruptive technologies within Academia and the industry
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Introduction
I research into the challenges and opportunities of disruptive technologies with a specific emphasis on worker safety and labor productivity in construction sector.
I research in the integration of innovative technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence into engineering education. My research explores how these technologies can reshape the educational landscape, enhance the learning experience, and bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
Current institution
Additional affiliations
February 2021 - present
Australian University - Kuwait
Position
- Instructor
Education
September 2023 - August 2026
August 2015 - August 2017
February 2010 - May 2015
Publications
Publications (24)
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a significant health issue among construction workers, with prevalence influenced by factors such as personal demographics, exposure to work risk factors and working conditions. This study addresses a research gap by comparing WMSD prevalence between Kuwait and Denmark; two countries with contrasti...
Traditional engineering education often struggles to effectively teach practical construction inspection skills through conventional 2D drawings. This study investigates the effectiveness of different visualization methods-traditional 2D plans, Desktop-Based Virtual Reality (DB-VR), and Head-Mounted Display Virtual Reality (HMD-VR)-in helping civil...
Background
Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are a significant occupational health challenge in the global construction industry. Research on WMSDs in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, particularly Kuwait, is limited. This study examines the prevalence of WMSDs among construction workers in Kuwait, an understudied country with...
This study aims to evaluate and synthesize literature on exoskeleton implementation in the construction industry to understand their current applications, evaluate existing research approaches, and identify critical areas for future investigation. Through a comprehensive analysis of empirical studies, the research seeks to establish a clear roadmap...
Two portable cabins (size 2 m width, 2 m depth, 2.8 m height) were constructed using 75 mm Polyurethane sandwich panels (insulation walls) to simulate low energy buildings in Kuwait. Experimental measurements were conducted using eight K-type thermocouple probes on interior/exterior surfaces of the cabins’ walls to dynamically evaluate overall heat...
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) emerge amongst the main causes of early retirement, absenteeism, and loss of productivity in construction and broader industrial sectors, particularly due to repetitive and challenging tasks performed by workers often in non-optimal postures. The situation presses the industrial sector towards a paradi...
As countries continue to develop their industries while failing to acknowledge climate change and the intensifying concerns of global warming, energy consumption through fossil fuels will only increase. Hot countries in the Middle East, specifically Kuwait, have seen a trend of increasing overall temperatures for the past decades. The results of th...
This study addresses construction safety by deploying computer vision techniques, specifically a YOLOv8 model by Ultralytics, to monitor PPE compliance. Targeting helmets, vests, and safety shoes, it aims to mitigate accident risks. The model was trained with 2934 images and validated with 816, achieved a 95% mAP. Emphasizing AI's potential in safe...
The rapid growth of energy consumption in densely populated urban areas with limited land space, especially in hot climates, poses significant challenges. The Australian University of Kuwait conducted a study using two portable cabins to explore energy-saving techniques. One cabin integrated an off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) system to evaluate it...
The energy consumption of buildings, particularly for space heating and cooling, is a major global concern. It accounts for a substantial portion of household energy use and varies based on environmental factors and climate conditions. Environ- mental factors highly influence energy-saving strategies of buildings in different climate areas. Address...
This research aims to enhance the comprehension of choosing efficient phase-change materials (PCMs) for energy conservation in buildings and addresses the gap in the literature concerning methodologies specific to Kuwait's context. A range of PCM materials, such as solid-state paraffin and liquid-state salt hydrates, have been developed. Eutectic m...
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The building sector’s energy consumption has significantly increased due to climate change, emphasizing the need to develop sustainable low-energy buildings using experimental and computational tools. As a joint project between Kuwait and Australia, two portable cabins with internal sizes of 2 m × 2 m × 2.80 m, made from 75 mm thick sandwich panels...
Background Study
The research discusses the need for a paradigm shift in engineering education current practices to accommodate the digital native students. The paper emphasizes the importance of integrating disruptive technologies, namely Virtual Reality (VR) through Head Mounted Displays VR (HMD VR) and Desktop Based VR (DB VR) and comparing it w...
Virtual Reality (VR) construction safety training modules have reached a level of maturity which renders them as a serious alternative to traditional safety training modules. The purpose of this study is to investigate the usability of a particular safety training module related to “Working at heights” for blue-collar construction workers in Kuwait...
ChatGPT 3.5 is continuously proving its ability to improve the productivity of individuals, it ha shown its capabilities in many various disciplines including STEM.
This ongoing project, though a case study approach, utilizes ChatGPT 3.5 to develop an Android Application using Android Studio.
The case study subject, is considered novice when it co...
Creating low-energy buildings in arid, hot desert climates like Kuwait poses significant challenges. This research examines the potential of Bio-PCMs and cool roof coatings as energy-saving methods in three hot climate locations, using both experimental and computational approaches. Two identical portable cabins were meticulously constructed, and t...
The development of low energy buildings in hot desert like climates such as Kuwait, requires strategies that are rather challenging. It is believed that BioPhase change material (Bio-PCM), cool roof (CR) and solar-assisted airconditioning (SAC) systems are suitable energy saving techniques for hot environments. Five experimental rooms are designed...
The development of low energy buildings in hot subtropical and desert like climates such as Australia and Kuwait, requires strategies that are rather challenging. Five (5) experimental rooms are going to be built to assess these energy saving techniques for a research program jointly between Kuwait and Australia. Before the construction phase, thes...
The importance of a paradigm shift in the current traditional teaching strategies is becoming of high importance. Integrating disruptive technologies into undergraduate civil engineering students can improve their performance and motivation levels. Students were assessed on their ability to identify mistakes in a concrete design developed using Aut...
Innovation in the methods and strategies of teaching has become of high importance to educational institutions. Shifting teaching strategies from static to immersive, interactive, and engaging environments through gamification approaches is paving its way into education with substantial benefits. The integration of disruptive technologies such as V...
The development of cool roof strategies in low energy buildings developments are challenging in hot climate of Kuwait. Cool roofs are the passive energy efficiency options that are aimed to lower roof temperature during the day when the sun is shining. Two portable cabins are designed with 2m × 2m ×2.8m interior dimensions, with wall and roof is ma...
The laggard integration of digital technologies in the construction industry has seen to delay the sector in realizing its potential advantages. Using Virtual reality (VR) in the construction has the capacity to augment the interpretation of structural drawings. Comparing VR using head mounted display (HMD) devices with traditional 2D drawings in i...
The development of low energy buildings in hot subtropical and desert like climates such as Australia and Kuwait, requires strategies that are rather challenging. Five (5) experimental rooms are going to be built to assess these energy saving techniques for a research program jointly between Kuwait and Australia. Before the construction phase, thes...
Building information modeling (BIM) or Building information management is a technological and organizational approach with potential benefits to the construction industry. BIM can be divided into several aspects, including scope, visualization, integration and automation. By using BIM, the client, consultants and contractors gains many advantages i...
