Ibrahim Abaji
School of Science, Engineering & Environment
Biography
I am a PhD researcher at the University of Salford, working in the field of sustainable construction and the energy performance of buildings. My work sits within the wider effort to improve the energy efficiency of the existing housing stock and to reduce the gap between how buildings are designed to perform and how they perform in use. I am particularly interested in the use of thermal imaging to understand where homes lose heat and in how better inspection can support more effective retrofit.
I hold an MSc in Design and Construction Project Management from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and a BSc in Architectural Engineering from KSU in Saudi Arabia. My background in architecture informs how I approach building performance. Before my PhD, I worked in construction project delivery on large-scale developments. I also worked in teaching computer-aided design and BIM to university architecture students. This shaped my interest in how digital tools support better building outcomes.
My broader interests include energy efficiency, retrofit, building inspection, BIM, lean construction and sustainable building practice. I value practical, evidence-based research that connects academic work with the needs of industry.
Areas of Research
Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Building Performance, Building Performance Gap, Retrofit, Building Diagnostics, Thermal Imaging, Building Inspection, Sustainable Construction, BIM, Lean Construction
Qualifications
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Construction and Project Management
2024 - 2028 -
Design and Construction Project Management
2018 - 2020 -
Architectural Engineering and Building Sciences
2008 - 2013