Professor Bassam AbuHijleh

Prof. Bassam is currently assigned as the Dean of Faculty of Engineering & IT as well as the AtkinsRéalis Chair of the Sustainable Design of the Built Environment at the British University in Dubai (BUiD). He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Ohio State University-USA. His current research interests focus on Experimental and simulation study of solar energy, Renewable/alternative energy sources, advanced energy production practices and Energy conservation & management. He published more than 130 papers in international journals and conferences. He also holds several professional certifications related to energy and sustainability including LEED AP, CEM, CEA, CMVP, PCF, CBCP, and CDSM.