Find Academic Supervisors

Dr. Huda Salman is a Chartered Architectural Technologist and Lecturer in Architectural Technology at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, Robert Gordon University. She is an active member of the Energy, Environment & Sustainability in Architecture Research Group and serves as the School's Research Degree Coordinator, organizing annual research seminars for PhD students and staff. Her educational background includes a PhD in Architecture - Education from Robert Gordon University (2005-2010), an MSc in Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD) and Construction (2003-2004), a Post Graduate Certificate in Research Methods with Distinction (2006), and a BSc in Architecture (1991-1996). Her research foundation in digital design platforms and communication has led to expertise in applying 3D data for decision making, planning strategies, public participation, and sustainability. Dr. Salman's research spans design thinking, collaboration digital platforms, computer-aided architectural design, sustainable design methods, BIM/digital twins, and the emerging field of Generative AI in architectural education. Her recent work focuses on embodied water management in sustainable construction, sustainable redevelopment of abandoned infrastructure in Nigeria, and the implications of locally-sourced cross-laminated timber in Scotland. She has published in leading journals including Design Studies, with her PhD work examining the impact of computer-aided architectural design programs on conceptual design in educational contexts. Her scientific recognitions include: Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) status (2013) Elsevier Outstanding Reviewer for Design Studies (2016) Membership on the ESRC Peer Review College (2025) Scientific Committee for the International SEEDS Conference (2024) ASCAAD vice precedent (2020-2024) As a supervisor, Dr. Salman has four successful PhD completions and currently guides nine PhD students across diverse topics including sustainable construction, digital twins, water management, and infrastructure redevelopment. She is leading a significant project on Generative AI in architectural education and has served as an expert reviewer for the European Commission's Horizon 2020 program. Her teaching expertise spans Architectural Technology modules, Design Technology, Building Information Modelling, and Research Methods. Dr. Salman's research group focuses on integrating digital technologies with sustainable design practices, addressing critical global challenges related to water scarcity, carbon emissions, and resource efficiency in the built environment. Her work consistently connects theoretical research with practical applications in architectural education and professional practice.

• Design thinking
• Collaboration digital platforms
• Conceptual Phase
• +8 more

Dr. Michele Victoria is a Lecturer and Course Leader for the Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management undergraduate programme at Robert Gordon University's Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment. She leads the Energy, Environment and Sustainability research group and holds significant professional positions including Chair of the Sustainability Committee of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors. Her academic work bridges teaching, research, and professional practice in sustainable construction. Dr. Victoria earned her PhD in Carbon Management in the Built Environment from Northumbria University (2013-2017), a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying from the University of Moratuwa (2008-2012), and a PGCert in Academic Practice from Robert Gordon University (2017-2019). Her educational background reflects her dual expertise in construction management and sustainability principles. Her research focuses on critical sustainability challenges in the built environment, particularly embodied carbon management, circular economy implementation, and water resource efficiency in construction. Dr. Victoria has developed parametric prediction models for early-stage carbon estimation in buildings and investigates resource management across global contexts, with specific case studies in India and Scotland. Her pedagogical research examines sustainable curriculum development for built environment education. Analysis of her publication record shows consistent output in high-impact journals and conferences, with recent emphasis on practical applications of circular economy principles, embodied resource management, and sustainability education. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between environmental science, construction management, and educational theory. Chair - Sustainability Committee, Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (2023) Member of Chartered Institute of Buildings (2022) Affiliate of Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (2022) Fellow of Higher Education Academy (2019) Associate Professional of Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (2013) Dr. Victoria currently supervises five PhD students researching diverse sustainability topics across global contexts. She leads the Energy, Environment and Sustainability research group and co-directs a major Scottish Government-funded circular economy project. Her research portfolio includes externally funded projects on affordable housing, urban wellbeing, and sustainable construction practices, demonstrating strong grant acquisition capabilities and policy-relevant research output. As Energy, Environment and Sustainability research group lead, Dr. Victoria coordinates research activities focused on carbon management, circular economy, and sustainable construction practices. Her group collaborates with industry stakeholders and government bodies to translate research into practical applications and policy recommendations, particularly through her current Scottish Government-funded project on circular economy in the residential sector.

• Carbon Management
• Sustainable Construction
• Circular Economy
• +4 more

Holly Fay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Visual Arts within the Faculty of Media, Art and Performance at the University of Regina. Her academic career builds on extensive professional experience including her role as Director/Curator of the Art Gallery of Regina from 2015-2019. Fay holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Ulster, Belfast and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Regina. Fay's research investigates the phenomenological relationship between bodily experience and environmental understanding through painting, drawing, and installation. Her work challenges traditional Western landscape representation by privileging sensory properties and lived perspective over illusionistic space. Current projects explore water systems, cosmic-earthly parallels, and ecological grief through material experimentation with graphite and other media. She examines how consciousness and knowledge emerge from embodied experience within ecological systems rather than purely cognitive processes. Fay's recent artistic output demonstrates consistent engagement with environmental themes through multiple series including Water Graphs (2023-present), Currents (2021-present), and States of Flow (2024). Her work shows increasing focus on material properties of media (particularly graphite as carbon-based matter) to connect earthly and cosmic processes. The Cosmos series (2019-2024) exemplifies this interdisciplinary approach, using layered graphite techniques to visualize energy flows and multidimensional space. Ucross Fellowship Artist Residency (2024) Canada Council for the Arts Research and Creation Grant (2022) SK ARTS Independent Artist Grant (2018) Fay maintains active research funding supporting material experimentation and exhibition production. Her supervision approach emphasizes phenomenological engagement with materials and environment, encouraging students to develop their bodily relationship with subject matter through iterative studio practice. Recent exhibitions including solo shows at Estevan Art Gallery (2024) and Slate Gallery (2024) demonstrate her active professional practice. Fay's work is represented in public collections including the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Mackenzie Art Gallery, and Dunlop Art Gallery. Fay's studio practice encompasses painting, drawing, installation, video, and curation with national and international exhibition history. Her teaching includes studio classes in painting and drawing alongside professional practice seminars that integrate her curatorial experience. Current research trajectories examine plant awareness disparity and ecological freedom through both artistic production and philosophical inquiry.

• Phenomenology
• Ecological Systems
• Painting and Drawing Techniques
• +5 more

Claudiane Ouellet-Plamondon is a Full Professor in the Department of Construction Engineering at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), where she holds the Canada Research Chair on Sustainable Multifunctional Construction Materials. She directs research at the Pavements and Bituminous Materials Laboratory (LCMB) and collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Sustainable Development (CIRODD) and Water Engineering Laboratory (LGEPE). Her credentials include a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and postdoctoral training at ETH Zurich. Her research encompasses: Sustainable Materials: Geopolymers from industrial waste, bio-based composites, functionalized clays. Advanced Manufacturing: AI-optimized 3D concrete printing, robotic fabrication. Circular Economy: Valorization of bauxite residue, dredged sediments, and agricultural byproducts. Environmental Impact: Life cycle assessment, urban ecological footprint modeling, decarbonization strategies. She has received significant recognition, including the Mercator Fellowship (2024), France-Quebec Science Ambassadorship (2022), and Royal Society of Chemistry Award (2023). Her work integrates computational methods like neural networks for material design and machine learning for construction automation. Professor Ouellet-Plamondon supervises a large cohort of graduate students working on projects ranging from self-sensing alkali-activated materials to mycelium-based insulation. She maintains robust industry partnerships, particularly in aluminum recycling and sustainable infrastructure, and teaches courses on materials science and specialized engineering topics.

• Sustainable Development
• Circular Economy
• Innovative Materials
• +6 more