Publications
PUBLICATIONS (CONFERENCES)
Shariatfar, Moeid; Lee, Yong-Cheol; Ahmad, Ahmad Mohammad; Ferwati, Salim.I (2023). Interrelationship-based Model View Definition Development of a Smart City Using an Urban-level Ontology. 2023 European Conference on Computing in Construction (EC³ 2023) Greece, 10-12 July 2023. Available from: https://ec-3.org/publications/conferences/EC32023/papers/EC32023_310.pdf
Moeid Shariatfar., Yong-Cheol Lee, Salim Ferwati, Ahmad Mohammad Ahmad., (2022). Design Structure Matrices for Developing Urban Level Information Delivery Manuals. SBE22 SEOUL, Sustainable Built Environment(SBE) 2022 Seoul. July 14) ~ 15, 2022. Seoul, South Korea.
Mahfouz A., Ahmad A.M., Abdelkarim S., Hammam N.N., Almulla M.A., Lee Y. & Naji K., “Marketing Strategies for Smart Buildings”, The 2nd International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023), Doha, Qatar, 5-8 February 2023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.29117/cic.2023.0030
Abdelkarim S., Ahmad A.M., Zahrah J., Makhoul N., Al-Nuaimi M. & Naji K., “Criteria and Challenges of Inclusive Design In The Built Environment”, The 2nd International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023), Doha, Qatar, 5-8 February 2023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.29117/cic.2023.0011
Ahmad A.M., Abdelkarim S., Mohammad N., Mahfouz A., Lee Y. & Naji K., “Adapting Smart Street Strategy for Post-Covid Built Environment”, The 2nd International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023), Doha, Qatar, 5-8 February 2023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.29117/cic.2023.0131
Atour R. & Ahmad A.M.,“Challenges and Perspectives on Resilient Collaboration for Building Information Modelling (BIM) Education in the GCC Context”, The 2nd International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and
Construction (CIC 2023), Doha, Qatar, 5-8 February 2023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.29117/cic.2023.0035
Fodil Fadli, Yacine Rezgui, Ioan Petri, Nader Meskin, Ahmad M Ahmad, Andrei Hodorog, Mariam Elnour, Hamdi Mohammedsherif. (2021). Building energy management systems for sports facilities in the Gulf region: a focus on impacts and considerations. CIB. pp 723-733. (ISSN: 2706-6568), http://itc.scix.net/paper/w78-2021-paper-072
Mariam Elnour, Hamdi Mohammedsherif, Fodil Fadli, Nader Meskin, Ahmad M Ahmad, Yacine Rezgui, Ioan Petri, Andrei Hodorog (2021). Neural network-based predictive control system for energy optimization in sports facilities: a case study. CIB. pp 734-743. URI: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/145402
Ahmad Mohammad Ahmad., Fodil Fadli., Kas OosterhuisKas Oosterhuis., (2021).Editors in Proceedings of the International Conference on GSM4Q: Game Set and Match IV 2019 Qatar connecting people spaces machines January 2021. DOI: 10.29117/gsm4q.2019.0038. ISBN: 9789927139390
Major, M.D., Indraganti, M., Ahmed, A.M, Tannous, H.O., Al-Marri, A., Al-Noami, L., Al-Obaidan, M. (2019). “Comfort and Use in Building Evaluation: Information Modelling and post-occupancy in the built environment,” 12th International Space Syntax Symposium Proceedings. Beijing, China: Beijing Jiao Tong University, 8-13 July 2019, 283:1-14. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85071487087&partnerID=40&md5=101398e515d4e13065cf08aad5f9a6d2. Handle http://hdl.handle.net/10576/15179
AM. Ahmad, AM Ahmad, AA, Aliyu. (2019) “Strategy for shading walkable spaces in GCC Regions”. 8th Global Conference on Global Warming (GCGW-2019), Doha Qatar, 22-25 April 2019- Short Paper. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Arife-Tugsan-Isiacik-Colak/publication/336832298_GCGW-2019_Proceedings/links/5db4bee9299bf111d4d043ad/GCGW-2019-Proceedings.pdf. ISBN: 978-605-66381-7-6
Ahmad Mohammad Ahmad, Sergio Rodriguez, Mian Atif Hafeez, Dawood Nashwan, Khalid Naji (2019). Exploring energy analysis process with BIM towards lifecycle information flow”. 8th Global Conference on Global Warming (GCGW-2019), Doha Qatar, 22-25 April 2019- Short Paper. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Arife-Tugsan-Isiacik-Colak/publication/336832298_GCGW-2019_Proceedings/links/5db4bee9299bf111d4d043ad/GCGW-2019-Proceedings.pdf. ISBN: 978-605-66381-7-6
A.M Ahmad., A.M Ahmad., A. A Aliyu., M Nasir. (2019). Understanding People Dimension Towards BIM Culture Change In Consultancies. International Conference on Applied Science and Technology (ICAST) Johor, Malaysia, 1-2 April 2019
- Abdullah Al Mamun., Abdelrahman Khaled Abouzeid., Hussein Mohamed Al-Yafay., Shahbaz Hussain ., Ahmad A.M. (2021) Sustainable Transportation in Qatar. 2021 IEEE 8th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Applications (ICIEA) 2021. DOI: 10.1109/ICIEA52957.2021.9436707
- Ahmad, A. M., Hafeez, M. A., Ahmad, A. M., Aliyu, A. A., Rodriguez, S., Dawood, N. N. (2016) ‘BIM: A disruptive process towards traditional practice’ in Cheng, Dawood and Kuang (eds) Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. 11-13 December 2016, Hong Kong. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.24600.70403
Ahmad, A. M., Hafeez, M. A., Rodriguez, S., Vukovic, V., Naji, K., Dawood, N. N. (2016) ‘Investigating the use of BIM models for BIM work streams in traditional construction contracting in Qatar’ in Cheng, Dawood and Kuang (eds) Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. 11-13 December 2016, Hong Kong. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.31311.59049
Main Atif, H, Ahmad, AM., Chahrour, R., Vukovic, V., Dawood, N and Kassem, M. (2016). A poster titled “Identifying current BIM practices in Qatar and proposing a framework for whole life cycle BIM processes”. The Annual Research Conference 2016.
Ahmad, A.M., Demian, P. and Price, A. D. F., (2012) Creativity with Building Information Modelling Tools. Proceedings of the First UK Academic Conference on BIM. Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK, 5-9 September.
Ahmad, M. A and Aliyu. A. A. (2012) The need for Landscape Information modelling (LIM) in Landscape Architecture. Digital Landscape Architecture Conference. Bernburg, Germany. 30 May – 2 June. Volume: ISBN 978-3-87907-519-5. https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.470.9995&rep=rep1&type=pdf
Ahmad, A.M., Demian P and Price, A D F (2012) Building Information Modelling (BIM) Implementation Plans: A Comparative Analysis. In: Smith, S.D (Ed.), Proceedings 28th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, Edinburgh, UK, 3-5 September 2012. http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/ar2012-0033-0042_Ahmad_Demian_Price.pdf. ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-9552390-6-9
Ahmad, A.M., Price, A. D. F., Demian, P. and Lu, J. (2011) Space Standardisation and Flexibility on Healthcare Refurbishment. In: Gibson, M.D. and Kendall, S. (EDS), Proceedings of the Joint Conference of CIB W104 and W110, Architecture in the Fourth Dimension, Open Building Conference, Boston, MA, USA, 15-17 November 2011.
PUBLICATIONS (JOURNAL)
Atour, Raya Mahmoud. & Ahmad, Ahmad Mohammad. “BIM Sociotechnology: Situational Awareness as a Strategy for Enhancing Collaboration in BIM-Enabled Education within the GCC Context “. Tajseer Journal, Vol. 5, Issue 2 (2023). (Accepted, in press)
Mohammad Ahmad, A., Rodriguez Trejo, S., Hafeez, M.A., Dawood, N., Kassem, M. and Naji, K.K. (2023), “Drivers for energy analysis towards a BIM-enabled information flow”, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-07-2021-0129.
Salaheldin, H.T., Major, M.D., Ahmad, A.M. and Tannous, H.O. (2022), “Analyzing walkability in the vicinity of three metro stations in Doha, Qatar”, Open House International, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/OHI-08-2022-0207
Mareeva, V.M.; Ahmad, A.M.; Ferwati, M.S.; Garba, S.B. Sustainable Urban Regeneration of Blighted Neighborhoods: The Case of Al Ghanim Neighborhood, Doha, Qatar. Sustainability 2022, 14, 6963. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14126963
Ahmad, A.M., Abdelkarim, S., Al-Nuaimi, M., Makhoul, N., Mathew, L. and Garba, S. (2022), “Inclusiveness assessment tool for disabled persons in higher education facilities”, Journal of Facilities Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFM-08-2021-0086
Mariam Elnoura, Fodil Fadlia, Yassine Himeurb, Ioan Petric, Yacine Rezguic, Nader Meskinb,Ahmad M. Ahmad (2022). Performance and energy optimization of building automation and management systems: Towards smart sustainable, carbon-neutral sports facilities. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112401
Mariam Elnour, Yassine Himeur, Fodil Fadli, Hamdi Mohammedsherif, Nader Meskin, Ahmad M. Ahmad, Ioan Petri, Yacine Rezgui, Andrei Hodorog, (2022). Neural network-based model predictive control system for optimizing building automation and management systems of sports facilities, Applied Energy, Volume 318, 119153, ISSN 0306-2619, https://doi.org/10.1016/j. apenergy.2022.119153.
Ahmad, A. M., Rodriguez-Trejo, S., Hafeez, M. A., Dawood, N., Kassem, M., & Naji, K. (2022). Drivers for energy analysis towards a BIM-enabled information flow. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-07-2021-0129
MS Ferwati, AM Ahmad, GD Takalkar, Y Bicer, (2021). Energy and exergy analysis of parallel flow double effect H2O-[mmim][DMP] absorption refrigeration system for solar powered district cooling. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 101382. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2021.101382
AM Ahmad., AM Ahmad, AA Aliyu, (2021) Strategy for shading walkable spaces in the GCC region, Journal of Urban Generation and Renewal, 14 (3), 312-328. Available from: https://www.henrystewartpublications.com/jurr/v14
AM Ahmad, AA Aliyu, M Nasir (2020) Understanding People Dimension towards BIM Culture Change in Consultancies. Solid State Technology 63 (3), 1911-1981. http://solidstatetechnology.us/index.php/JSST/article/view/1152
AM Ahmad, B Holden, I Krystalis, K Naji, P Demain, A Price (2020) People Dimension towards BIM Implementation in Professional Services Firms in Construction. Solid State Technology 63 (5), 4424-4444. http://solidstatetechnology.us/index.php/JSST/article/view/5351
R Chahrour, MA Hafeez, AM Ahmad, HI Sulieman, H Dawood, Rodriguez-Trejoa S., Kassem, M., Naji, KK. .Dawood, N. (2020). Cost-benefit analysis of BIM-enabled design clash detection and resolution. Construction Management and Economics, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2020.1802768
Rodriguez-Trejoa S., Ahmad AM, , Mian-Atif H., Dawooda, H., Vukovica, V., Kassem, M., Naji, KK. and Dawood, N.. (2017). Hierarchy Based Information Requirements for Sustainable Operations of Buildings in Qatar. Sustainable Cities and Society, Vol. 32, pp. 435 – 448. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2017.03.005
Main Atif, H, Ahmad, AM., Chahrour, R., Vukovic, V., Dawood, N and Kassem, M. (2016) “Principles and Recommendation for Client Information Requirements for BIM Enabled Construction Projects in Qatar”. International Journal of Product Lifecycle Management 9 (3), 198. (Published). Available from: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPLM.2016.080503
Ahmad, M. A., Price, A. D. F., Demian, P. and Lu, J. (2014) Impact of Space Standardisation and Flexibility on Healthcare Delivery. International Journal of Applied Science and Technology (IJAST) 4 (4), 24-45 (Published). Available from: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/http://www.ijastnet.com/journals/Vol_4_No_4_July_2014/3.pdf
Ahmad, M. A. Krystallis, I, Demian, P. and Price, A. D. F. (2014) Using BIM to Design Flexible Spaces and Apply Design Standards In Healthcare Facilities. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture Research (JCEAR) 1 (5), pp.312 – 326 (Published). Available from: https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/journal_contribution/Using_Building_Information_Modelling_BIM_to_design_flexible_spaces_with_design_standards_in_healthcare_facilities/9438773/1/files/17060267.pdf
Ahmad, M. A., Demian, P. and Price, A. D. F. (2013) Creativity with Building Information Modelling Tools. International Journal of 3D Information Modelling (IJ3DIM) 2(1), 1-10. (Published). DOI: 10.4018/ij3dim.2013010101
PUBLICATIONS: PUBLISHED THESIS (BOOKS)
Ahmad, A M (2014) The use of refurbishment, flexibility, standardisation and BIM to support the design of a change-ready healthcare facility, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Loughborough University. Handle. URL: https://hdl.handle.net/2134/14907
Ahmad, AM. (2014). Architectural Solution to West African Markets: A Case Study of Nigerian Markets LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-26451-1.
Ahmad, AM. and Ahmad, M. A. (2014). Restiching Lincoln as a Liminal Place. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-25556-4.