Ossama Omar
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8334-1059
Scopus ID: 57191960234
Web of Science ResearcherID: AAI-1565-2020
Employer: University of Bahrain
Dr. Osama Omar is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the Department of Architecture and Interior Design, College of Engineering, University of Bahrain. He is an experienced architect, educator, and researcher with more than a decade of academic and professional experience across the Middle East and Europe. His work sits at the intersection of architectural design, urban design, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience, with a particular emphasis on developing advanced and integrated solutions that respond to urban, environmental, climate challenges.
Dr. Omar earned his PhD in Architecture from Alexandria University, Egypt, where his doctoral thesis, Nanoarchitecture and Global Warming, explored the potential of nanotechnology in mitigating environmental challenges and advancing sustainable design practices. His Master’s research, Advanced Daylighting Technologies for Sustainable Architecture, investigated innovative strategies to enhance energy efficiency and visual comfort in buildings. In addition, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma from Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, which further broadened his expertise in sustainability and architectural innovation.
As a dedicated scholar, Dr. Omar has published over 50 research outputs, including journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters, many of which address pressing issues in environmental architecture, daylighting performance, adaptive façades, and climate-responsive design. His academic contributions extend beyond authorship; he also serves as editorial member and referee for leading international journals (Q1 and Q2) and as a committee member for scientific conferences worldwide. These roles reflect his commitment to advancing the architectural discipline through both scholarship and mentorship.
Beyond academia, Dr. Omar is a registered architect at the Syndicate of Egyptian Engineers and has accumulated more than eight years of professional experience across several countries. His practice includes work on sustainable architecture and urban design projects, where he integrates environmental considerations into functional and aesthetically driven solutions. This dual engagement—as both a practicing architect and academic—enriches his teaching and research, ensuring they remain grounded in real-world applications.
International collaboration has been central to Dr. Omar’s career. He has been awarded several Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Exchanges, participating in academic and professional programs in Poland, Spain, and Portugal. These experiences have strengthened his cross-cultural perspective and expanded his research networks, enabling him to contribute to global conversations on architecture, sustainability, and climate adaptation.
Dr. Omar’s current research focuses on digital twins, zero - energy buildings (ZEBs), and smart cities, with a particular interest in how advanced computational tools, such as Artificial intelligence and Generative Artificial intelligence, can support climate-resilient architectural and urban design strategies. He is also actively involved in guiding postgraduate research, mentoring the next generation of architects and urban designers to think critically about sustainability and innovation in their practice.
Through his combined roles as researcher, educator, practitioner, and consultant, Dr. Omar has established himself as a respected voice in the field of architecture and environmental design. His work continues to contribute to both the academic discourse on sustainability and the practical application of innovative solutions in the built environment.
Phone: 0097332392084
Address: Manama, Bahrain
Scopus ID: 57191960234
Web of Science ResearcherID: AAI-1565-2020
Employer: University of Bahrain
Dr. Osama Omar is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the Department of Architecture and Interior Design, College of Engineering, University of Bahrain. He is an experienced architect, educator, and researcher with more than a decade of academic and professional experience across the Middle East and Europe. His work sits at the intersection of architectural design, urban design, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience, with a particular emphasis on developing advanced and integrated solutions that respond to urban, environmental, climate challenges.
Dr. Omar earned his PhD in Architecture from Alexandria University, Egypt, where his doctoral thesis, Nanoarchitecture and Global Warming, explored the potential of nanotechnology in mitigating environmental challenges and advancing sustainable design practices. His Master’s research, Advanced Daylighting Technologies for Sustainable Architecture, investigated innovative strategies to enhance energy efficiency and visual comfort in buildings. In addition, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma from Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, which further broadened his expertise in sustainability and architectural innovation.
As a dedicated scholar, Dr. Omar has published over 50 research outputs, including journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters, many of which address pressing issues in environmental architecture, daylighting performance, adaptive façades, and climate-responsive design. His academic contributions extend beyond authorship; he also serves as editorial member and referee for leading international journals (Q1 and Q2) and as a committee member for scientific conferences worldwide. These roles reflect his commitment to advancing the architectural discipline through both scholarship and mentorship.
Beyond academia, Dr. Omar is a registered architect at the Syndicate of Egyptian Engineers and has accumulated more than eight years of professional experience across several countries. His practice includes work on sustainable architecture and urban design projects, where he integrates environmental considerations into functional and aesthetically driven solutions. This dual engagement—as both a practicing architect and academic—enriches his teaching and research, ensuring they remain grounded in real-world applications.
International collaboration has been central to Dr. Omar’s career. He has been awarded several Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Exchanges, participating in academic and professional programs in Poland, Spain, and Portugal. These experiences have strengthened his cross-cultural perspective and expanded his research networks, enabling him to contribute to global conversations on architecture, sustainability, and climate adaptation.
Dr. Omar’s current research focuses on digital twins, zero - energy buildings (ZEBs), and smart cities, with a particular interest in how advanced computational tools, such as Artificial intelligence and Generative Artificial intelligence, can support climate-resilient architectural and urban design strategies. He is also actively involved in guiding postgraduate research, mentoring the next generation of architects and urban designers to think critically about sustainability and innovation in their practice.
Through his combined roles as researcher, educator, practitioner, and consultant, Dr. Omar has established himself as a respected voice in the field of architecture and environmental design. His work continues to contribute to both the academic discourse on sustainability and the practical application of innovative solutions in the built environment.
Phone: 0097332392084
Address: Manama, Bahrain
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building regulations regarding the maximum thermal transmittance allowed for residential buildings. This study employed a quantitative simulation of a typical housing unit (T8) in the Kingdom of Bahrain, assessing building envelope materials and air conditioning efficacy following the updated building regulations via DesignBuilder V. 7.0.2.006 software. Additionally, this study examined the potential of building regulations to facilitate the transition to net-zero energy buildings by comparing electricity consumption with renewable energy generated from rooftop photovoltaic panels. It was determined that electricity consumption could be reduced by up to 52% by following building regulations and relying on current materials in the residential sector. Furthermore, this reduction may facilitate the Kingdom’s attainment of net-zero energy status through onsite power generation of 12,500 kWh/year. This study concluded that achieving net-zero energy status is possible
by following building regulations and relying on commercially accessible construction materials; however, guidelines for energy storage or a feed-in tariff for the residential sector must be established.
as climate change, heatwaves, COVID-19, urban heat island and heat domes, as well as an economic crisis, supply chain disruption and war in several countries across the world, raising the price of electricity throughout the year. Energy use by buildings accounts for 32% of global energy consumption and 19% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the International Energy Agency (Lucon 2014). It is becoming increasingly important to reduce carbon emissions from buildings and to promote energy efficiency. A challenge for architects is to propose affordable
solutions to the current problems in their countries. Adapted solutions should be suitable and appropriate for each country and its specific architectural identity. Using qualitative methodology, the research will provide evidence for valid strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change in specific Middle East regions. In this study, a holistic approach to a new design is explored in relation to the challenges of converting existing buildings into zero-energy buildings. Residential buildings, which are the type of building used in this study, are where the bulk of a country’s construction industries are located. Furthermore, through the usage of nanomaterials in construction, building materials can significantly
reduce energy consumption. A number of strategies are offered here to reduce the heating and cooling load in order to achieve zero-energy buildings in the Middle East area, through an approach that uses integrated passive architecture and building materials. The research proposes a framework for zero-energy buildings in Middle East region based on a set of concepts. The key factor for accepting any proposed solutions will be the community’s awareness of its challenges, opportunities, influences, and alternatives. In the end, understanding the perfect answer originates in each country’s heart and reflects its own architectural identity, which, in turn, reflects its own set of circumstances.