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Biography
Ibrahim Alhindawi is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Physics Unit and the Ryan Institute’s Centre for Climate and Air Pollution Studies (C-CAPS) at the University of Galway. He holds a PhD in Indoor Environmental Quality and Energy Efficiency from the University of Galway, supported by a Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Grant and a Postgraduate Merit Scholarship.
Ibrahim’s academic background combines engineering and sustainable design. He received a BSc in Architectural Engineering (ASU, Jordan, 2017), and an MSc in Renewable Energy and Architecture (2019) with Distinction from the University of Nottingham, UK, where he graduated as the top-ranked student in his programme.
Ibrahim has industry experience within Engineering, Building Physics, and Building Performance. At the University of Galway, he contributes to teaching activities. His research and teaching focus on the intersection of building physics, indoor environmental/air quality, thermal comfort, and energy-efficient design, with a strong interest in advancing sustainable and healthy indoor environments.
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
Environmental Science, PhD, Indoor Environmental Quality and Energy Efficiency
Award Date: 21 Nov 2025
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Engineering, MSc, Renewable Energy and Architecture, University of Nottingham
Award Date: 12 Dec 2019
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Engineering, BSc, Architectural Engineering, Applied Science Private University
Award Date: 1 Jun 2017
BSc, MSc, PhD
Keywords
- QC Physics
- Q Science (General)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A longitudinal study of CO2 and air exchange rate variations in naturally ventilated airtight energy-efficient dwellings
Alhindawi, I., Fernandes, J. M., Sood, D., O'Donnell, J. & Byrne, M. A., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Building Engineering.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Towards a harmonized database of indoor air contaminant concentrations: methods and application to CO2
Rojas, G., Staffer, R., Casquero-Modrego, N., Loomans, M., Abadie, M., Alhindawi, I., Babich, F., Bekö, G., Coggins, M., Cremers, B., Damberger, B., Freundorfer, T., Garcia-Ortega, S., Hassan, H., Jones, B., Alonso, M. J., Lara-Ibeas, I., McGill, G., McGrath, J. & Monge-Barrio, A. & 4 others, , Jan 2026, In: Building And Environment.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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A seasonal assessment of indoor air quality and thermal performance in naturally ventilated airtight energy-efficient dwellings
Alhindawi, I., McGrath, J. A., Sood, D., O'Donnell, J. & Byrne, M. A., 15 May 2025, In: Building and Environment. 276, 112862.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation in Newly Built Homes
Sood, D., Alhindawi, I., Mc Grath, J., Byrne, M. & O'Donnell, J., 18 Sep 2025, UCD Geary Institute for Public Policy.Research output: Other contribution (Published) › Policy Contribution
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Machine learning based multi-objective optimisation of energy consumption, thermal comfort and CO2 concentration in energy-efficient naturally ventilated residential dwellings
Sood, D., Alhindawi, I., Ali, U., Finn, D., McGrath, J. A., Byrne, M. A. & O'Donnell, J., Jan 2025, In: Building and Environment.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review