Funded Research

Translating our theme of “Sustainable Livable Environments” into a defining research culture, faculty members of the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning managed to attract external funding for several research projects over previous years, which:

Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the areas of sustainable architecture and resilient urban design enhancing livable spaces for knowledge-intensive economies.
Evaluate the impact of spatial qualities on human behavior and productivity in the built environment and enhance buildings, cities, and spaces towards smart agile features.
Foster urban conservation, identity, and develop enriched architectural language unique to Qatar and the region while still being based on universal principles of design and function in architecture and urbanism around the world.

We are exploring a multitude of other research topics under our theme and developing proposals with a variety of academic, educational, and industry collaborators in the local, regional and international contexts.

QRDI: Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council (former name: Qatar National Research Fund - QNRF)

ARG: Annual Research Grant

ARG 2nd Cycle

Dr. Fodil Fadli - LPI; ARG02-0416-240202. SPORTE.4AI: Generative Twin based Life cycle assessment- Towards Circular Design for Stadiums and Mega Sports facilities. Status In Progress
Dr. Tarryn NK Paquet - LPI; ARG02-0418-240225- Reimagining Rural Spaces: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Urban Identity and Cultural Heritage in Global Villages. Status: In Progress

NPRP: National Priorities Research Program

NPRP 12th Cycle

Dr. Fodil Fadli - LPI; NPRP 12S-0222-190128. SPORTE.3Q: Smart, integrated Urban Systems to manage Energy-Water Nexus for users’ comfort, health, and safety in stadiums and sports facilities. Status: Complete.
Dr. Djamel Ouahrani - LPI; NPRP12S-0212-190075. A Sustainable Approach for Improving Air Quality in Poultry House in Qatar Hot-Humid Climate. Status: Complete.

NPRP 11th Cycle

Dr. John-John Cabibihan - LPI; Dr. Fodil Fadli - PI; NPRP11S-1229-170145. Qatar Robotic Printing. Status: Complete.

NPRP 9th Cycle

Dr. Djamel Ouahrani - LPI; NPRP9-124-2-062. Development and Application of a Novel and Integrated Performance-driven Approach for Assessing, Benchmarking and Improving BIM Competency of Qatar’s Construction Industry Practitioners. Status: Complete.

NPRP 7th Cycle

Dr. Fodil Fadli - LPI; NPRP7-1406-2-507. The Design, Development & Use of Innovative Bio-Green Facades: Towards Improved Microclimates and Enhanced Building Performance in Qatar; in collaboration with A. Wood (IIT, US) P. Bahr (CTBUH, US). Status: Complete.
Dr. Fodil Fadli - LPI; NPRP7-1518-2-549. Multi-Objective Tall Building Topologies-Optimizing for Sustainability, Structural Performance & Economy; in collaboration with J. Guest (J. Hopkins U., US), C. Moen (VTU, US) A. Wood (IIT, US) P. Bahr (CTBUH, US). Status: Complete.
Dr. Djamel Boussaa - Co-LPI; NPRP7-143- 2-070. Development of a Simple Tool to Design Energy‐Efficient, Low‐Emission, And Cost Effective Commercial Buildings. Status: Complete.
Dr. Hatem Ibrahim - Co-LPI; NPRP7-960-5-135. Investigating Housing Typologies in Multicultural Societies of the Gulf Region. Status: Complete.
Dr. Djamel Ouahrani - Co-LPI; NPRP7-486-2-185. Body Cooling Methods for Improving Endurance in Hot Environments at Minimal Energy. Status: Complete.

NPRP 6th Cycle

Dr. Fodil Fadli – Co-LPI; NPRP6-1208-2 - 492. CUBER: Critical Urban Buildings Emergency Response; in collaboration with UWE Bristol (UK) and MZP Qatar. Status: Complete.
Dr. Djamel Ouahrani – PI; NPRP6-461-2-188. Thermal Comfort of Spectators and Players in Qatari Stadiums in collaboration with Dr. Saud Ghani as Lead PI, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Qatar University. Status: Complete.

NPRP 5th Cycle

Dr. M. Salim Ferwati – LPI; NPRP5-074-5-015. Towards an Eco-Districts Strategy for Sustainable Urbanism in the Gulf Region. Greater Doha as case study. PIs from Portland State University, Oregon, USA: Sailor, D. (PI), Shandas, V. (PI). Status: Complete.

NPRP 4th Cycle

Dr. Hatem Ibrahim - Co-LPI; NPRP4-407-2-153. A Novel Passive Air Conditioning System in collaboration with Dr. Rabah Boukhanouf as Co-LPI University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. Status: Complete.

NPRP 3rd Cycle

Prof. Ashraf M. Salama – LPI; NPRP4-09-1083-6-023. Investigating the Qualities of the Urban Environment in Emerging Regional Metropolis: The Case of Doha, Qatar in collaboration with Prof. Alain Thierstein, Tchnical University of Munich-TUM. Status: Complete

UREP: Undergraduate Research Experience Program

UREP 31th Cycle

Dr. Hameda Janahi – UREP31-040-5-008. Indoor environmental quality assessment through occupant thermal comfort surveys in residential buildings in Qatar. Status: Complete.

UREP 30th Cycle

Dr. Tarryn NK Paqet – UREP30-185-5-023. The Rapid urbanisation of Qatar: Implications and Design Responses for Cultural Place-making and Well-being in Najma. Status: In Progress.
Dr. Goze Bayram – UREP30-000-6-001. Activating Public Spaces through Lighting: Cases of Souq Waqif Urban Square, MIA park and Old Doha Port. Status: Complete
Dr. Amina Al-Kandari – UREP30-217-6-002. The use of Food Trucks in activating Urban Spaces: The cases of Lusail Marina Food Arena, Katara Cultural Village, and Duhail Sports Club. Status: Complete

UREP 26th Cycle

Dr. Madhavi Indraganti – UREP26-034-2-011. Indoor environmental quality assessment through occupant thermal comfort surveys in residential buildings in Qatar. Status: Complete.
Dr. Madhavi Indraganti – UREP26-033-2-010. Evaluation of bio-climatic conditions and human thermal perceptions outdoors in Qatar University precincts. Status: In Progress.

UREP 25th Cycle

Dr. Madhavi Indraganti – UREP25-040-2-018. Investigation of occupant thermal comfort in higher education learning environments in Qatar. Status: In Progress.
Dr. Mark David Major – UREP25-002-5-001. Space, Time and Natural movement in old Doha (STAND): The morphological case of Souq Waqif. Status: Complete.

UREP 23rd Cycle

Dr. Raffaello Furlan – UREP23-065-5-001. Sustainable Urbanism for the Urban Regeneration and Preservation of the Cultural-Heritage Site of the Souq Waqif in Doha (State of Qatar). Status: Complete.

UREP 22nd Cycle

Dr. Raffaello Furlan – UREP22-005-5-003. The Urban Regeneration of Third Places in Contemporary Islamic Cities. Status: Complete.

UREP 21st Cycle

Dr. Raffaello Furlan – UREP21-036-5-006. The Dawn of Doha’s Renaissance in Qatar: Urban Design Strategies for Achieving Social Sustainability in Msheireb Downtown Doha. Status: In Progress.
Dr. M. Salim Ferwati, PI – UREP20-081-6-008. Modeling Al-Zubarah: Architectural Visualization of the Historical and Archaeological Knowledge about Urban Heritage of Qatar. Status: In Progress.

UREP 21th Cycle

Dr. Ahmad Mohamed Ahmad – UREP21-092-6-008. Disability Inclusiveness Assessment of University Buildings in Qatar. Status: Complete.

UREP 19th Cycle

Dr. Raffaello Furlan – UREP19-181-5-041. New Built Forms Integrated into the Urban Fabric of Doha: The Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in West Bay. Status: Complete.

UREP 18th Cycle

Dr. M. Salim Ferwati – UREP18-070-5-020. Art in Public Places: The Case of Doha Municipality, Qatar. Status: Complete.

UREP 16th Cycle

Dr. Shaibu Garba, Dr. Djamel Boussaa – UREP16-048-2-007. Documentation, Analysis and Photo-modeling of Heritage Buildings in Doha. Status: Complete.
Dr. Lizmol Mathew – UREP16-093-2-025. Addressing Attitudes to Water Consumption in Water-challenged Societies: Case Study Of Qatar. Status: Complete.

UREP 15th Cycle

Dr. Djamel Ouahrani – UREP15-005-2-003. Passive House in Hot Climates. Status: Complete.
Dr. Djamel Boussaa – UREP15-049-6-002. Fareej Al Asmakh in Doha: From an Urban Slum to a Living Heritage. Status: Complete.

UREP 14th Cycle

Dr. Anna Grichting – UREP14-072-5-016. Designing for Food Security. Investigating Productive Landscapes in Doha. Status: Complete.
Dr. Hussam Salama – UREP14-076-5-018. Doha City Life: Documenting Patterns of Public Social Discourse in Urban Open Spaces. Status: Complete.

UREP 13th Cycle

Dr. Djamel Ouahrani – UREP13-019-2-008. Win-Win Strategic Study for Upgrading Schools for World Cup 2022. Status: Complete.
Dr. Yasser Mahgoub, Dr. Irene Theodoropoulou – UREP13-094-5-023. Developing an Illustrated Glossary of Qatari Traditional Architecture Terminology. Status: Complete.

UREP 11th Cycle

Dr. Hatem Ibrahim – UREP 11-019-5-004. Unifying Qatari Architecture Language and Contemporary Architecture: Case Study of Doha- Qatar. Status: Complete.
Dr. Lizmol Mathew – UREP11-126-6-015. Determinants of Students’ Satisfaction from Spatial Quality of Third Places in Higher Education Learning Environments in Qatar. Status: Complete.
Dr. Fodil Fadli – UREP11-026-2-010. Malls and Souqs of Doha; Assessment and Guidelines for a Sustainable Design Status: Complete.
Dr. Hussam Salama, Dr. Ashraf M. Salama – UREP11-075-5-012. The Nature of Public Space in the City of Doha. Status: Complete.

UREP 10th Cycle

Dr. Yasser Mahgoub – UREP10-040-6-003. Understanding Energy Consumption Behavior in Higher Educational Facilities (in collaboration Dr. Rania Khalil). Status: Complete.
Dr. Fodil Fadli – UREP10-068-6-007. Digitalizing Qatari Heritage: Recording and Surveying a Vanishing Traditional Architecture. Status: Complete.
Dr. Hatem Ibrahim – UREP10-046-5-012. Assessing School Siting: Optimize School Siting Strategy in Doha, Qatar (in collaboration with Dr. Rania Khalil). Status: Complete.

UREP 9th Cycle

Dr. Djamel Ouahrani – UREP09-106-2-031. Toward Green Mosque Certification. Status: Complete.

UREP 8th Cycle

Prof. Ashraf M. Salama – UREP08-136-6-014. Exploring Active and Experiential Learning Mechanisms in Lecture based Courses in Architecture. Status: Complete.
Dr. Lizmol Mathew, Dr. Ashraf M. Salama – UREP08-123-2-042. The Impact of Spatial Qualities on Employees Satisfaction and Productivity in Work Environments in Qatar Status: Complete.
Dr. Djamel Boussaa – UREP08-142-6-015. Conservation and Development of Urban Heritage in Doha. Status: Complete.

UREP 7th Cycle

Dr. Lizmol Mathew – UREP07-151-2-042. Determinants of Imageability of Buildings in Doha City, Qatar. Status: Complete.
Dr. Djamel Boussaa – UREP07-138-6-014. Souk Waqif: A Historic Landmark in Doha, Cultural Identity and Sustainability. Status: Complete.

UREP 6th Cycle

Dr. Lizmol Mathew – UREP06-109-2-029. An Investigation into Public Perceptions on Greening The Built Environment In Qatar. Status: Complete.
Dr. Hatem Ibrahim – UREP06-057-2-009. Green Metric for Doha Tall Buildings-A Step Toward Qatar Eco-city Advocacy. Status: Complete.

JSREP: Junior Scientists Experience Research Program - Status: Closed

JSREP 5th Cycle:

Dr. Hussam Salama – JSREP05-012-5-003. Gulf Cities in a World of Flows. Status: Complet

Qatar University Internal Grant Program

Collaborative Grant:

Dr. Mark David Major – QUCG-CENG-20/21-1. The Doha Syntax, Phase 2: Urban Movement Network Validation of Space Syntax Model of Metropolitan Doha, State of Qatar. Status: Complete.
Dr. Raffaello Furlan – QUCG-CENG-19/20-4. The Action Plan for the Implementation of Qatar National Masterplan. Status: Complete.
Dr. Mark David Major, Dr. Raffaello Furlan – QUCG-CENG-22/23-472. Generation and Evolution of Neighborhoods Investigated as Urban System Localities of Configurational Inequalities (GENIUS LOCI): Using Space Syntax to Understand Urban Centrality and Neighborhood Structure in Doha. Status: Complete.

Capacity Grant

Dr. Hameda Janahi, Dr. Raffaello Furlan – QUCP-CENG-2024-529. Health map of Doha city: Investigating Doha’s urban quality impact on public health and well-being. Status: In Progress.
Dr. Rashid Al Matwi, Dr. Raffaello Furlan – QUCP-CENG-2021-2. National Capacity Building Program-NCB-S1, January 2021-December 2022. Urban Resilience in Qatar: Re-thinking a Framework for the Urban Regeneration and Preservation of the Transit Villages of Old Salata, QNM, Msheireb and Souq Waqif, along the Cultural-Heritage Doha-Metro Corridor. Status: Complete.

SEED Grant:

Dr. Mark David Major – LPI; QUSD-CENG-2018\2019-4. The Doha Syntax: A Configurational Model of Vehicular and Pedestrian Networks in Qatar’s Capital. Status: Complete.
Dr. Djamel Boussaa – LPI; (College of Humanities & Social Studies - Seed Funding) QU-CHSS-SF-16-1 - 2016/2017 - 3. The Relationship between Physical and Human Geographical Characteristics: A Case Study of Archaeological and Heritage Tourist Sites of Al-Khor. Status: Complete.

Student Grant:

Dr. Amina Al-Kandari - QUST-1CENG-2025-346. National Identity of Kuwait during the Pre-Post Oil era in Souk Al Mubarakiya. Status: In Progress.
Dr. Amina Al-Kandari - QUST-1CENG-2025-335. Investigating the role of inclusive and universal design in enhancing museum accessibility for disabled people in Qatar. Status: In Progress.
Dr. Goze Bayram – QUST-1-CENG-2025-334. Impact of Lighting in Activating Urban Public Spaces: The Case of Marina District, Lusail. Status: In Progress
Dr. Amina Al-Kandari - QUST-1CENG-2024-1811. The impact of urban development on Historic buildings in the city of Jeddah: an analytical and documentary study. Status: Complete.
Dr. Amina Al-Kandari - QUST-1CENG-2024-1814. Exploring the social dynamics of urban spaces in Qatar: a case study of Sheraton Park, West Bay. Status: Complete.
Dr. Djamel Boussaa – QUST-2-CENG-2024-1825. eveloping virtual reconstruction, visualization and modeling of Al-Jumail and Al-Mafjar vanishing heritage villages: Toward a framework for adaptive reuse, regeneration and cultural tourism strategy in the Al-Shamal area of Qatar Status: Complete.
Dr. Fodil Fadli – QUST- 1-CENG-2024-1. SAI Applications in Stadium Design Safety and Comfort for Users and Spectators. Status: Complete.
Dr. Mohd Faris Khamidi – QUST-1-CENG-2024-1799. Application of Perspective in Architectural Design Studio Projects: From hand sketches to virtual reality paradigm. Status: Complete.
Dr. Tarryn Paquet – QUST-1-CENG-2023-152. The Rapid Urbanisation of Qatar: Implications and Design Responses for Integrated Urban Development and Improved Quality of Life in Najma, Qatar. Status: Complete.
Dr. Goze Bayram – QUST-1-CENG-2023-1643. Impact of Globalization on Transforming the City: Urban Megaprojects The Cases of Msheireb Downtown Doha and Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. Status: Complete.
Dr. Goze Bayram – QUST-1-CENG-2023-905. Safe Use of Bicycles and PMDs as Alternative Mode of Transportation on the Roads: Case of The Pearl, Doha. Status: Complete.
Dr. Amina Al-Kandari - QUST-1CENG-2023-1646. Understanding form, function, and the local impact of accessibility of the Museum of Islamic Art Park, Doha. Status: Complete.
Dr. Amina Al-Kandari - QUST-1CENG-2023-979. Food Trucks as the New Instrument to Stimulate Public Spaces: Case of Marina Food Arena in Lusail, Doha, Qatar. Status: Complete.
Dr. Amina Al-Kandari - QUST-1CENG-2023-1635. Investigating Rawadat Al-Khail neighborhood park- Qatar. Status: Complete.
Dr. Goze Bayram – QUST-1-CENG-2022-426. Impact of Artificial Lighting in Livability of Public Spaces: Case of Souq Waqif. Status: Complete.
Dr. Goze Bayram – QUST-1-CENG-2022-428. Impact of Artificial Lighting in Livability of Public Spaces: Case of Museum of Islamic Art Park, Doha. Status: Complete.
Dr. Raffaello Furlan – QUST-2-CENG-2022-502. A Conceptual System Dynamics Model of Transit-Oriented Development in Qatar. Status: Complete.
Dr. Raffaello Furlan – QUST-1-CENG-2022-346. The Urban Regeneration of Transit Villages in Qatar: The case of Education City TOD in Qatar. Status: Complete.
Dr. Djamel Boussaa – QUST-2-CENG-2022-707. Optimising Comfort and Energy Use in Qatar University Buildings: A Nexus between Building Engineering and Occupants’ Satisfaction Evaluation Status: Complete.
Dr. Tarryn Paquet – QUST-1-CENG-2022-448. Making a Case For a Family Empowerment Centre in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Doha, Qatar. Status: Complete.
Dr. Fodil Fadli, Sara M Zaina – QUST-1-CENG-2021-12. Smart Green Roofs Design and Applications. Status: Complete.
Dr. Mohd Faris Khamidi – QUST-1-CENG-2021-5. performance and effect of plants on buildings in hot arid region such as Doha, Qatar. Status: Completed
Dr. Raffaello Furlan – QUST-2-CENG-2021-142. The Comprehensive Approach for the Urban Regeneration of Nodal Transit Villages in Qatar. Status: Complete.
Dr. Raffaello Furlan – QUST-1-CENG-2021-16. A Holistic Strategy for the Urban Regeneration of the Souq Waqif Neighbourhood. Status: Complete.
Dr. Madhavi Indraganti – QUST-2-CENG-2021-188. Part B: Assessment of occupant satisfaction and indoor air quality during the COVID pandemic – field measurement of volatile organic compound pollutants (TVOC). Status: Complete.
Dr. Madhavi Indraganti – QUST-2-CENG-2021-186. Part A: Assessment of occupant satisfaction and indoor air quality during the COVID pandemic – field measurement of particulate matter (PM0.5 – PM10). Status: Complete.
Dr. Madhavi Indraganti – QUST‐1‐CENG‐2020‐8. Part B: Investigation of thermal comfort and environmental monitoring in winter in residential environments in Doha – A Longitudinal survey. Status: Complete.
Dr. Madhavi Indraganti – QUST‐1‐CENG‐2020‐7. Part A: Investigation of thermal comfort and environmental monitoring in winter in residential environments in Doha – A transverse survey. Status: Complete.
Dr. Mark David Major – QUST-2-CENG-2020-16. Configuration and Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE3): Space Syntax Modeling of Layout in the Main Library at Qatar University. Status: Complete.
Dr. Madhavi Indraganti – QUST-1-CENG-2019-16. Part B: Thermal comfort assessment and environmental monitoring through longitudinal surveys in residential buildings in Doha. Status: Complete.
Dr. Madhavi Indraganti – QUST-1-CENG-2019-16. Part A: Thermal comfort assessment and environmental monitoring through transverse surveys in residential buildings in Doha. Status: Complete.
Dr. Mark David Major – QUST- 2-CENG-2019-12. Complexity and Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE2): The Modular Case of the BCR Corridors at Qatar University. Status: Complete.
Dr. Rafaello Furlan – QUST-1-CENG-2019-21. Urban-Design Key-Principles for the Urban Regeneration of TODs along the Al-Wakrah Metro Corridor. Status: Complete.
Dr. Rafaello Furlan – QUST-2-CENG-2019-17. Masterplan for the Urban Regeneration of Transit Villages in Doha envisioned through Green Urbanism. Status: Complete.
Dr. Fodil Fadli – QUST- 2-CENG-2018-1. Smart Cities-EW Management Platform. Status: Complete.
Dr. Fodil Fadli – QUST-2-CENG-2018-2. In-Between: Transforming Negative Spaces via InnovApps as a Smart Urban Design Tool (SUDET). Status: Complete.
Dr. Ahmad Mohamed Ahmad – QUST-2-CENG-2018-7. BIM Cluster: Comfort & Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE): Informational Modeling and Post-Occupancy in the Built Environment. Status: Complete.
Dr. Madhavi Indraganti – QUST-2-CENG-2018-8. Thermal Comfort Cluster: Comfort & Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE): Informational Modeling and Post-Occupancy in the Built Environment. Status: Complete.
Dr. Mark David Major – QUST-2-CENG-2018-9. Post-Occupancy Cluster: Comfort & Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE): Informational Modeling and Post-Occupancy in the Built Environment. Status: Complete.
Dr. Raffaello Furlan – QUST-2-CENG-2018-11. Smart Growth in the State of Qatar: Enhancing Livability of Neighbourhoods through the assessment of the Historic Districts of Doha. Status: Complete.
Dr. Raffaello Furlan – QUST-1-CENG-2018-20. Post-2022 FIFA World Cup: Urban Regeneration Strategies for the Master Planning of Doha. Status: Complete.
Dr. Raffaello Furlan – QUST-2-CENG-2017-25. Defining the Contemporary Architectural Language for Qatar: The Case of Msheireb Downtown Doha. Status: Complete.
Dr. Raffaello Furlan – QUSG-CENG-AUP-14. Transit Oriented Developments in Qatar: Integration of Transportation Systems and Land Use. Status: Complete.
Dr. Fodil Fadli – QUSG-CENG-2011. Digital Surveying of Qatar Remaining Built Heritage; case of Doha. Status: Complete.