Dr. Mohamad Araji

Biography

Mohamad T. Araji is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He serves as the Director of Architectural Engineering and the Associate Director of Research. Dr. Araji leads the Symbiosis Lab, an interdisciplinary research team focused on advancing net-zero engineering solutions to transform building infrastructure and energy systems. His work encompasses modeling, simulation, experimental validation, and the creation of specialized engineering tools. Dr. Araji has received numerous prestigious awards, including the 2024 Engineering Research Excellence Award and the 2020 Teaching Scholar Award. He also holds the 2017 Carl R. Nelson Teaching Excellence Award, highlighting his significant contributions to the field. His distinguished achievements include the 2014 TÜV Süd Stiftung Visiting Professorship at the Technical University of Munich. Prior to his appointment at Waterloo, Dr. Araji was a tenured Associate Professor of Environmental Design at the University of Manitoba and held academic roles at Lebanese American University and Abu Dhabi University. His research has received funding from agencies including the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Mitacs, focusing on projects such as the Chicago De-Carbonization Plan and the construction of the Jeddah Tower. Dr. Araji is a founding member and co-chair of Built Environment Education in Washington, D.C., and an active member of the U.S. Green Building Council, holding licenses from various architectural engineering organizations worldwide.

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