Dr. Ikrima Amaireh
Head of the Architecture and Interior Architecture Department
OFFICE: Deanship
PHONE: 064294444 Ext. 4303
Biography

Experienced Assistant Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education and research industry. Well-skilled in

university teaching, scientific research, Sustainable & Environmental Design, Green Building, Building Services, sustainable engineering

and Computational Design. Highly-educated professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Building Technology

(Architectural Engineering) from the University of Nottingham. Always willing to learn and looking for a new challenge.

Educational Background

Ph.D. in Building Technology (Architectural Engineering), The University of Nottingham, UK, 2017
MSc. in Sustainable Building Technology (Architectural Engineering), The University of Nottingham, UK, 2012
B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering, Al Al-Bayt University, Jordan, 2008
Research Interests
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
  • Ventilation Design.
  • Heat and Mass Transfer.
  • Smart Façades.
  • Green Building Sustainability.
  • Building Technology.
  • Intelligent Architecture.
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
  • Environmental Modelling and Assessment.
  • Energy Efficiency and Conversations.
  • Daylighting
  • Passive Design Acoustics.
  • Noise Control.
  • Renewable Energy.
  • Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).

 

Experience
  • Assistant Professor

            German Jordanian University, Amman, Jordan.

            09/2017 – Present.

  • Post-graduate Researcher

           The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom.

            09/2011 - 05/2017.

  • Research and Teaching Assistant

              German Jordanian University, Amman, Jordan.

               09/2010 - 09/2011.

  • Lab Supervisor

              Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan

              09/2008 - 09/2010.

Selected Publications

2022 Ahmed Freewan, Neda’a Jaradat, Ikrima Amaireh,"Optimizing Shading and Thermal Performances of Vertical Green Wall on Buildings in a Hot Arid Region",MDPI,Journal Article.,2022 [View]
2021 Ahmed Freewan, Mervet Adas, Ikrima Amaireh,"Optimizing the Natural Ventilation using Horizontal Wind Catcher in Residential Building in Hot Climate Regions.",ZEMCH 2021,Conference Paper,UAE,2021
2017 Rami Zeinelabdein, Siddig Omer, Elamin Mohamed, Ikrima Amaireh, Guohui Gan,"Free cooling based phase change material for domestic buildings in hot arid climate.",SET 2017,Conference Paper,Italy, Bologna.,2017
2017 Ikrima Amaireh, Guohui Gan, Guohui Gan, Rami Zeinelabdein,"Feasibility of double-skin façades for multi-storeys office buildings in Amman/Jordan: an insight into thermal performance for both summer and winter peak conditions",SET 2017,Conference Paper,Italy, Bologna.,2017
2017 Ikrima Amaireh,"Numerical investigation into a double skin façade system integrated with shading devices, with reference to the city of Amman, Jordan",The University of Nottingham,Doctoral Thesis.,UK, Nottingham,2017 [View]
2012 Ikrima Amaireh,"Improving the Performance of PV Integrated Shading Devices (PVSD) for Glazed Facades of Commercial Buildings in Jordan: Investigation and Design.",The University of Nottingham,Master Thesis.,UK, Nottingham,2012