Brad Clark is a Lecturer in Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation at the University of Canberra , affiliated with the Sport & Exercise department and UCRISE (University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise). He completed his PhD in 2014 at Federation University Australia, focusing on the physiology of training and testing for competitive cyclists, and previously earned his Bachelor's degree there in 2010. Dr. Clark's research explores applied sports physiology , with a focus on: Heat acclimation and thermoregulation in athletes Performance optimization in hot environments Bowling biomechanics in cricket Recovery interventions and endurance metrics Hydration monitoring technologies His recent projects include developing a World Athletics heat stress index , managing jet lag in athletes , and studying the impact of humidity on self-paced exercise performance. He supervises PhD students in sports physiology and collaborates with researchers like Dr. John Périard and Dr. Kate Pumpa.
Professor Gokay Deveci is a chartered architect and Professor at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, Robert Gordon University. He holds a professorial chair and has established an international reputation for expertise in affordable and sustainable low-energy housing design. His research-based practice has designed and built numerous low-energy housing projects since 1990, including the first social housing project in Britain to achieve Passivhaus energy standards. Professor Deveci's research interests include: Rural and Urban Housing Design Affordable Housing solutions Low Energy Housing Design / Passivhaus standards Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) Prefabricated Timber Construction His work demonstrates that sustainable and energy-efficient design is achievable on restricted budgets without compromising quality. At Robert Gordon University, Professor Deveci runs 'the next home' studio unit focusing on 'Resilient City and Towns' and 21st century housing typologies to create better living communities. He is affiliated with the Sustainable Housing Research Group, which investigates innovative approaches to sustainable and affordable housing solutions. Professor Deveci's recent publications (2023-2025) show a strong focus on embodied water management in construction, geothermal cooling solutions, ventilation systems for indoor air quality, and life cycle carbon assessments of timber construction systems for affordable housing. His professional affiliations include: Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, Robert Gordon University Sustainable Housing Research Group Professor Deveci has supervised PhD students, including Farshidi, A., who completed the 2016 thesis 'Impact of design on social interaction within urban residential developments in Scotland.' He is available for PhD supervision on topics related to sustainable housing design.
Dr. Mohammed Seddiki is a faculty member at Robert Gordon University's Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, contributing to teaching and research in Architecture and Built Environment. His academic journey includes a Master's Degree in Architecture (2012-2013) and a PhD in Architecture (2013-2017), completed through a collaboration between the University of Science and Technology of Oran (Algeria) and Robert Gordon University with support from an Algerian ministry scholarship. Dr. Seddiki's research addresses critical climate challenges in the built environment: Energy efficiency in buildings and building physics Retrofitting of existing building stock toward net-zero Life cycle carbon assessment methodologies Decision-making frameworks for sustainable renovation Circular economy applications in construction Indoor environmental quality and occupant wellbeing His methodological approach combines energy modeling (Revit, PHPP, IES), field studies, and multi-criteria analysis to develop practical solutions. Recent work examines humidity-sensitive ventilation systems, photovoltaic-powered solutions, and upcycling plastic waste into building insulation, demonstrating his commitment to innovative sustainability approaches. With 26 research outputs spanning journal articles, conference presentations, and datasets, Dr. Seddiki's work has international reach across the UK, Algeria, Canada, and Mediterranean contexts. His publications address both technical and socio-psychological dimensions of building retrofitting, with recent 2025 work focusing on BIM implementation barriers, whole life carbon impacts, and circular economy pedagogy. As an educator, Dr. Seddiki teaches across undergraduate and master's architecture programs, specializing in design studio, building services, and energy modeling. His professional credentials include Certified Passivhaus Designer status and AECB CarbonLite graduate certification, ensuring practical relevance to industry challenges. Current activities include: Supervising two PhD students on building retrofitting topics Leading the 'Upcycling plastic waste into reusable building insulation modules' project Developing homeowner-focused retrofit decision tools Assessing climate adaptation measures for historic buildings
