Rate My Professor Ghulam Qadir

Dr. Ghulam Qadir is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Southern Cross University, serving as Course Coordinator for the Master of Engineering Management. He is a distinguished academic and professional in Civil and Architectural Engineering with over a decade of experience in the construction industry and teaching at world-class institutions across Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan, including the University of Sydney and Southern Cross University. Dr. Qadir holds a Ph.D. in Built Environment from the University of Sydney and an M.Sc. in Building Services Engineering. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED AP BD+C credential holder, and Autodesk Revit Certified Professional. His expertise focuses on green buildings, sustainable infrastructure, and project management, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through research on carbon-zero technologies.

Dr. Qadir's research interests include energy efficiency, zero waste, building energy performance, climate change mitigation, contemporary buildings, green buildings, and net zero strategies. He has led initiatives on carbon-zero technologies and mentors students in interdisciplinary projects integrating engineering with environmental sustainability. In teaching, he has developed innovative curricula on Building Information Modelling (BIM) and sustainable construction practices to prepare students for industry demands. Key publications encompass 'Synergy between Photovoltaic Panels and Green Roofs' (Energies, 2023), 'Staircase Wetlands for the Treatment of Greywater and the Effect of Greywater on Soil Microbes' (Sustainability, 2023), 'Improving the Indoor Environment through an Indoor Green Curtain System' (Sustainability, 2023), 'A User-Friendly and Sustainable Toilet Based on Vermicomposting' (2023), 'The Integrated Design Studio as a Means to Achieve Zero Net Energy Buildings' (2022), 'Development and Mechanical Testing of Porous-Lightweight Geopolymer Mortar' (2020), and 'Potential of energy efficiency for a traditional Emirati house by Estidama Pearl Rating system' (Energy Procedia, 2019). His work has garnered 112 citations, reflecting contributions to sustainable engineering practices.